Jordanian authorities are weaponizing the new Cybercrimes Law to target and harass journalists, activists and others for expressing opinions online that are critical of government policies and practices, Amnesty International said today, marking one year since the law’s adoption. On 13 August 2023, Jordan enacted a new Cybercrimes Law that introduced major amendments to its existing 2015 Cybercrimes Law, expanding the scope of the offenses and extending powers which allow the public prosecutor to initiate the prosecution of individuals without a personal...Read More
As cybersecurity threats intensify and regulatory scrutiny increases, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) face mounting pressure to communicate complex technical risks to corporate boards effectively. New research reveals significant gaps in board cyber literacy and CISO satisfaction, highlighting the urgent need for structured approaches to boardroom cybersecurity discussions. The Communication Challenge A stark reality confronts...Read More
Shikha Goel, Director, Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) attributes the reduction to awareness, data-driven enforcement and prompt action Published Date – 2 June 2025, 01:18 AM
Hyderabad: Telangana reported an 11 per cent decrease in cybercrime cases in the first four months of the year, in contrast to an increase of 28...Read More
Cybercrime has increased at an alarming rate in Bangladesh in recent times due to the prevalence of online media. Sharing objectionable images or spreading rumors about someone by opening fake IDs on social media has become a daily occurrence. Cybercriminals have also leaked several exam question papers online. In addition, cases of extortion by hacking...Read More
Last Updated:June 01, 2025, 22:47 IST The mother of the victim caught the accused, a convicted child molester, attempting to rape her 12-year-old daughter in a motel room in Indianapolis and shot him. Bruce Pierce, a convicted sex offender, was attempting to rape the 12-year-old girl. (Representational Image) A convicted child molester was shot by...Read More
Bhubaneswar: Cyber police in the city arrested two men on Sunday for allegedly ‘renting out’ their bank accounts to scammers to allow them to park illegally obtained money in return for 2% commission on each transaction processed through their accounts.Police identified the accused as Prasana Behera (44), a school dropout from Bhubaneswar, and Rahul Pradhan...Read More
As cybersecurity threats continue to escalate, organizations worldwide are turning to automated patch management solutions to combat an alarming statistic: 80% of cyberattacks occur due to unpatched software vulnerabilities, with successful breaches costing an average of $4.88 million in 2024. The Growing Vulnerability Crisis The cybersecurity landscape has become increasingly treacherous in 2025, with vulnerability...Read More
Hyderabad: Telangana has recorded an 11 per cent drop in cybercrime complaints during the first four months of 2025, and the police attributed this to awareness, data-driven enforcement, and prompt action. According to the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB), cybercrime complaints and financial losses have come down significantly during the first four months of 2025,...Read More
Key Takeaways Crypto SIM swap and social engineering crimes face weak penalties, especially for young offenders. Canada and EU laws protect juvenile cybercriminals, reducing deterrence in cryptocurrency-related thefts. High-profile crypto theft cases expose gaps between crime severity and legal consequences worldwide. A growing number of sophisticated crypto-related SIM swap and social engineering attacks are exposing...Read More
This is One Thing, a column with tips on how to live. Summer travel season is upon us, and as I line up weekend getaways and longer trips, I’m always looking for ways to extend my time off by a day—or even a week!—by working remotely. Which means I need to ensure I’m set up to...Read More
