Cybercriminals have been dealt a major blow as global law enforcement agencies, coordinated by Europol and Eurojust, dismantled critical components of the infrastructure behind some of the world’s most disruptive ransomware operations.  Between 19 and 22 May 2025, authorities conducted a sweeping takedown of the digital backbone enabling initial access malware; tools routinely used by...Read More

A global law enforcement operation involving the UK, Europol, and the US has struck a major blow to the criminal underground, with 270 arrests of dark web vendors and buyers across ten countries. Known as Operation RapTor, this international sweep has dismantled networks trafficking in drugs, weapons, and counterfeit goods, sending a clear signal to...Read More

Home » TOURISM NEWS » Vietnam Sparks Summer Travel Frenzy While Cybercrime Shadows The Season Monday, May 26, 2025 Vietnam’s summer tourism surges with luxury travel and smart tech, but rising online scams prompt experts to warn travelers to stay alert and verify bookings. Vietnam’s vibrant summer tourism season unfolds with a mix of high-end...Read More

JAKARTA – Cybercriminals are targeting Gen Z through their favorite anime and show. Kaspersky found 250,000 attacks with passes like a leaky episode’ from popular titles such as Naruto and Attack on Titan. “Along with the continued development of the entertainment world, the tactics used by cybercriminals to exploit popular content continue to grow, both...Read More

Important global cybercrime news has been curated by FutureCrime Researchers to keep you informed about various types of digital fraud occurring worldwide and to provide insights into the best mitigation strategies. Read below to learn more in detail. 1. Woman who helped arrest Dawood aide duped in ₹23 lakh cyber fraud A woman who once...Read More

School shootings had happened before the fateful 1999 massacre at Columbine High School. But it quickly became clear that the tragic event, in which 12 students and one teacher died, thrust the country into a new era, forever changing millions of American students’ sense of safety. Twenty-five years later, experts say many of the fundamentals...Read More

American banking and financial industry advocacy groups have petitioned the Securities and Exchange Commission to repeal its cybersecurity incident public disclosure requirements.  Five US banking groups led by the American Bankers Association asked the regulator to remove its rule in a May 22 letter, arguing that disclosing cybersecurity incidents “directly conflicts with confidential reporting requirements...Read More

Democratic lawmakers accused President Donald Trump at a hearing Wednesday of undercutting bipartisan efforts to protect children online by dismissing two members of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which has led regulatory efforts to crack down on harms to kids. Speaking at a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing on online harms, full committee Ranking...Read More

The overall threat of kidnapping by crime syndicates remains relatively low for most long-term expatriates and short-term business travelers to the region. Criminal enterprises are more likely to target locals, particularly those in vulnerable socioeconomic conditions. However, expatriates still remain at risk of widespread cyber scams and financial fraud. For multinational corporations, the main threats...Read More

Blockchain security firm Dedaub released a post-mortem report on the Cetus decentralized exchange hack, identifying the root cause of the attack as an exploit of the liquidity parameters used by the Cetus automated market maker (AMM), which went undetected by a code “overflow” check. According to the report, the hackers exploited a flaw in the...Read More