A Russian national has been sentenced to 24 months in prison after admitting he managed a botnet used to launch ransomware attacks against dozens of U.S. companies. The judge also imposed a $100,000 fine and ordered him to forfeit $1.6 million linked to the scheme. Court records show that from 2017 to 2021, Ilya Angelov,...Read More
The Sacramento County Sheriff is set to announce Wednesday a new ballot initiative intended to prevent sexual predators from having their prison time cut short.Jim Cooper’s initiative comes amid increased calls to change California’s elderly parole program, which allows some violent criminals—including child rapists and murderers serving life sentences— to be released early. This program...Read More
Hyderabad cybercrimes Hyderabad: The Cyberabad Cybercrime Police booked seven cases between March 18 and 24, and arrested 11 individuals from multiple states. According to a release, trading fraud and part-time job fraud led this month, with five cases each and one case was booked under digital arrest fraud. In most cases, the mode of operation...Read More
Bitdefender has analyzed the movements of dozens of ransomware groups executing campaigns against organizations based in the United States. As a result of this analysis, we can draw insights into patterns that emerged in early 2026. The analysis that follows expounds on key trends and developments. We also share predictions that underscore how ransomware operations and attack...Read More
A Russian national has been sentenced to two years in U.S. prison for helping operate a botnet used by ransomware gangs to attack American companies, authorities said Tuesday. Ilya Angelov, 40, of Tolyatti, Russia, pleaded guilty to managing a botnet that other cybercriminals used to break into corporate systems and deploy ransomware. A U.S. district...Read More
Ronnie Scarpa ’25, ’26 M.S. earned the top spot in the solo bracket of an immersive Capture the Flag competition hosted at the BSidesCT cybersecurity conference. March 25, 2026 By Ronnie Scarpa ’25, ’26 M.S. Ronnie Scarpa ’25, ’26 M.S. (left), and Cole Clark ’29 At the most recent BSidesCT cybersecurity conference, Ronald “Ronnie” Scarpa...Read More
A “disgusting” predator who was hunting a child to sexually abuse and possessed a trove of sick child abuse images has been jailed. Sex beast Adam Khan, 30, was found interacting with others online to find a child victim to carry out his insidious plan, West Midlands Police (WMP) revealed. Birmingham Crown Court heard that...Read More
Terry Kalka, Director of the Defense Industrial Base Collaborative Information Sharing Environment at the DOD Cyber Crime Center, discussed the transformative impact of AI-enabled search on federal cyber threat hunting. He highlighted AI’s role in enhancing speed and data handling, enabling proactive defense against advanced threats. Kalka emphasized the cultural shifts needed, such as embracing...Read More
A lot can change in a year. A bad haircut can grow out, a fitness goal can become reality, or cyberattackers can realize the different ways to take advantage of employee digital twins (EDTs). One company believes the lattermost example isn’t hypothetical. According to a new TrendAI report unveiled at RSAC on Wednesday, companies should...Read More
TL;DR: The best cybersecurity books in 2026 can help you learn core concepts, build practical skills, and explore areas like ethical hacking, privacy, and leadership. This guide covers top book recommendations for beginners, professionals, and aspiring CISOs. Keeping up with cybersecurity isn’t just about trying tools or watching tutorials. The right cybersecurity books and ethical...Read More
