(SHELBYVILLE, Ind.) – Authorities conducted a child predator sting operation in Shelby County last week. The three-day operation was led by the Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and the Shelby County Prosecutor’s Office and it involved 21 different agencies. “The investigation involved undercover officers posing as minors “chatting” online with people seeking to...Read More
It seems that for as long as there have been readily available 3D printers, there have been moral panics about their being used to print firearms. The latest surrounds a Washington State Legislature bill, HB2320, which criminalises the printing of unregistered guns. Perhaps most controversially, it seeks so impose a requirement on printers sold in...Read More
stock.adobe.com/LisLud The UN’s 193 Member States adopted a historic, legally binding agreement on cybercrime on 24 December 2024, capping five years of negotiations. On 25-26 October in Hanoi, Viet Nam, the Convention opened for signature, where 72 countries signed the Convention. Here are five key points on why the Convention matters for the world. 1....Read More
Cybercrime has become the world’s third-largest economy, with costs projected to reach $12.2 trillion annually by 2031, according to Cybersecurity Ventures. A new report from Huntress sheds light on the playbook used by organized, profit-driven cybercriminals, uncovering how they weaponize legitimate tools, exploit everyday behaviors, and leverage a vast underground network to exploit people, businesses, and employees across...Read More
Photo: United Nations The official UN Convention against Cybercrime, signed by 72 Member States this weekend. Hanoi (Viet Nam), 25 October 2025 – Seventy-two countries have signed a landmark United Nations treaty in Hanoi aimed at tackling cybercrime – a move Secretary-General António Guterres hailed as a historic step toward a safer digital world. Adopted by the General...Read More
National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross said Monday that he does not intend for the private sector to fully engage in offensive cyber operations on behalf of the U.S. government. “There’s an enormous amount of capability on the private sector side,” he said. “I’m not talking about private sector, industry or companies engaged in a cyber...Read More
National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross said Monday that he does not intend for the private sector to fully engage in offensive cyber operations on behalf of the U.S. government. “There’s an enormous amount of capability on the private sector side,” he said. “I’m not talking about private sector, industry or companies engaged in a cyber...Read More
A Central Florida man could face the remainder of his life in prison after being arrested on dozens of charges related to possessing child sexual abuse material. Attorney General James Uthmeier held a news conference in Sanford where he detailed the investigation into Blake McKinniss, who was arrested March 9. The Florida Department of Law...Read More
The rapid digital transformation underway in Africa brings unprecedented opportunities for the continent’s development, but also for cybercrime – which now accounts for up to 30 per cent of all crime in some regions. Lauren M., Regional Specialised Officer for West Africa, explains how INTERPOL is building a robust network to counter cybercrime across the...Read More
An international cybercrime operation targeting phishing, malware and ransomware has taken down more than 45,000 malicious IP addresses and servers. Law enforcement from 72 countries and territories took part in Operation Synergia III (18 July 2025 – 31 January 2026), coordinated by INTERPOL. The operation led to the arrest of 94 people, with another 110...Read More
