Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news. Feds bust alleged Michigan child predator ‘Handsome Rob’ again A Clarkston man, who allegedly goes by ‘handsome Rob’ and was previously arrested in a child sex and human trafficking sting operation...Read More
The countdown has begun for FutureCrime Summit 2026, which will bring investigators, cybersecurity leaders, forensic specialists, policymakers, police officers, defence professionals, lawyers, startups and researchers to Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 6–7 August 2026. With only a few weeks remaining, the summit is entering its final preparation phase as cybercrime assumes a larger role in...Read More
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A new federal clearinghouse will coordinate AI-driven cybersecurity responses across energy, finance, and other critical sectors. Officials say it will reduce duplicate work and speed vulnerability fixes. The White House announces the creation of a new AI-powered cybersecurity clearinghouse, whose aim is to coordinate the protection of the nation’s critical infrastructure. Industry and critical infrastructure...Read More
Why AI Regulation Matters for Children Initiative 25-0036A1 Child Safety Requirements for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Products, Including Chatbots, posits an important ideal within child safety requirements regarding the use of AI among children under the age of 18. The ballot works to require providers of systems using or distributing AI to utilize technological advancements to...Read More
Updated Fri, July 10, 2026 at 3:35 PM UTC Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz The U.S. Department of State has stripped the legal status of Tou Lue Vang, a foreign national convicted of child abuse in Minnesota, and removed him from the United States. The action follows a recent pardon by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz that...Read More
CLEVELAND — Federal prosecutors in Ohio have unsealed a broad cybercrime indictment against two Russian companies and three people accused of operating a Russia-based online service that investigators say enabled hackers around the world to perform ransomware, malware and other damaging cyberattacks. The case is being prosecuted in Ohio because of the large number of...Read More
The goal was stealing money and personal information from Australians, Scamwatch reports indicated. “Scam websites and advertisements are a significant source of harm,” the spokesperson said. “In the first three months of 2026, Scamwatch reports showed that scams that began through online contact, including fake websites, advertisements, social media and mobile apps, accounted for around...Read More
HARDIN — A 37-year-old man originally charged with solicitation and grooming in Calhoun County saw the charges transferred to federal court. Orlin Guevara-Ulloa, 37, of Richland, Washington, who was later determined to be in the U.S. illegally after being deported twice, was originally charged by the Calhoun County State’s Attorney’s Office on March 31 with...Read More
