In a major crackdown on cybercrime, the Central Crime Branch (CCB) and Cyber Crime Police Station of the Bengaluru City Police have busted a large-scale cyber fraud network that duped victims by offering fake online legal services. The operation was launched following a complaint registered on February 12, 2025. The operation was launched following a...Read More
And now, under Georgia’s new Distraction-Free Education Act, students in K–8 classrooms may not even be allowed to send them. The intent behind the cellphone ban is to reduce distractions and promote learning which is a valid goal. This policy is being celebrated by people who have never lived through the silence of not knowing...Read More
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the opening of applications for the Operational Technology (OT) Defender Fellowship 2026 Cohort, an initiative that builds a network of cyber defenders dedicated to securing critical energy infrastructure. With an application deadline of Aug. 22, the move aims to strengthen cybersecurity across the nation’s energy sector through...Read More
The cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve as threat actors develop increasingly sophisticated methods to compromise Windows systems. A new ransomware variant known as Interlock has emerged as a significant threat, leveraging the deceptive ClickFix social engineering technique to execute malicious commands on victim machines. This malware represents a concerning evolution in ransomware deployment tactics, combining...Read More
AU10TIX has launched a free Child Safety Age Assurance Risk and Readiness Assessment and Age Assurance Readiness Guide designed to help businesses better understand their risk and tailor their strategy to meet regulatory obligations. They support AU10TIX’s Selfie-based Age Estimation service, which delivers the industry’s most precise and unbiased age assessment in just two seconds....Read More
Devoleena Bhattacharjee recently opened up about her son Joy being the target of online trolling. After addressing the hate publicly, the actress has now taken a firm stand by filing a cybercrime complaint. The actress spoke about the trolling and hateful messages and shared, “Being a celebrity I welcome trolls, trolling me for my work...Read More
Hyderabad: The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) said on Saturday that it had arrested 228 individuals including 27 women for involvement in cybercrime offences across the country during the period from January 1 to July 31. Bureau director Shikha Goel said the arrests were carried out across states including Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra,...Read More
AI hacking: Ethics, threats & business preparedness Magix R&D Lab has published an insightful white paper titled “The Role of AI in Ethical and Unethical Hacking: Implications for Business”, authored by Tim Butler, with contributions from Floyd Tshoma and Hlayisani Shondlani from the Magix R&D Lab. The report provides a comprehensive examination of Artificial Intelligence’s...Read More
The Top Ten cyber crime news summaries on The420 are meticulously curated by Future Crime Researchers from the Future Crime Research Foundation (FCRF) and powered by Algoritha Security Pvt. Ltd. These summaries feature the most critical cyber crime developments from around the world. Keep reading—and stay safe. 1. Telangana Cyber Security Bureau Cracks Down on...Read More
YEREVAN — On August 1, Armenia’s Minister of High-Tech Industry, Mkhitar Hayrapetyan, delivered opening remarks at the presentation of the second CyberTech cybersecurity project sprint held at the TUMO Center for Creative Technologies, as part of the National Cybersecurity Capacity Development educational program. Minister Hayrapetyan emphasized the growing importance of cybersecurity, noting that Armenia’s position...Read More
