• Scores of countries, including Nigeria participate, 94 arrested Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja An international cybercrime operation targeting phishing, malware and ransomware has seen the INTERPOL take down more than 45,000 malicious IP addresses and servers, the organisation has announced. Law enforcement from 72 countries and territories took part in Operation Synergia III (18 July...Read More
In the closing hours of JawnCon 0x2, I was making a final pass of the “Free Stuff for Nerds” table when I noticed a forlorn Kindle that had a piece of paper taped to it. The hand-written note explained that the device was in shambles — not only was its e-ink display visibly broken, but...Read More
Cryptocurrency payments and gift card platform Bitrefill has blamed the North Korea-linked hacking group Lazarus for a cyberattack on March 1, 2026, that compromised parts of its infrastructure and cryptocurrency wallets. The attackers gained access to production keys, transferred funds from hot wallets, and exposed 18,500 purchase records containing emails, payment addresses, and IP addresses....Read More
AKMSecure has joined the Operational Technology Cybersecurity Coalition as its newest member, adding to a growing and diverse group of cybersecurity stakeholders committed to strengthening the security of OT (operational technology) environments. As threats to critical infrastructure continue to evolve, the coalition is further strengthened by organizations like AKMSecure, which bring additional expertise and perspective...Read More
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. – A convicted child molester in California is set to be released from prison following a finalized parole decision that has prompted public outcry. What we know: Despite his original sentencing for the kidnapping and molestation of seven children, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) records confirm 64-year-old David Allen Funston’s...Read More
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -A dangerous online group is exploiting kids across the world by convincing them to commit crimes in exchange for online game credits and money. The group calls itself 764, and started as an online network and has evolved into a global operation targeting minors. Members operate across multiple platforms, with Roblox...Read More
The notorious Lazarus Group may have been behind a cyberattack on crypto e-commerce store Bitrefill, the firm estimates. Summary Bitrefill linked a March 1 cyberattack to tactics associated with the Lazarus and BlueNoroff groups, after attackers compromised an employee laptop and drained funds from hot wallets. Around 18,500 purchase records were accessed, though the company...Read More
This regular round-up brings you key cybersecurity stories from the past month. Top cybersecurity news: Cyber plays key role in Middle East conflict; misuse of AI for cybercrime; Portuguese officials’ messaging accounts targeted. The World Economic Forum’s Centre for Cybersecurity provides an independent and impartial platform to reinforce the importance of cybersecurity as a strategic...Read More
An international cybercrime operation targeting phishing, malware and ransomware has seen the INTERPOL take down more than 45,000 malicious IP addresses and servers, the organisation has announced. Law enforcement from 72 countries and territories took part in Operation Synergia III (18 July 2025 – 31 January 2026), coordinated by INTERPOL, it said, noting that the...Read More
Group claims to have seized 50 terabytes of data in response to deadly US-Israeli strikes on Iranian school that killed more than 170 people. Published On 11 Mar 202611 Mar 2026 A major cyberattack has crippled the global networks of Stryker, one of the world’s largest medical device companies, with an Iran-linked hacking group claiming...Read More
