France’s cloud security certification scheme, SecNumCloud, has emerged as one of the most protectionist digital regulations in Europe.[1] Administered by France’s national cybersecurity agency (ANSSI), the latest version of SecNumCloud (v3.2, March 2022) imposes stringent “sovereignty requirements” that effectively bar foreign cloud providers from qualifying as “trusted” vendors.[2] To gain certification—which is mandatory for public...Read More
Leader of Qakbot cybercrime network indicted in U.S. crackdown Pierluigi Paganini May 24, 2025 The U.S. indicted Russian Rustam Gallyamov for leading the Qakbot botnet, which infected 700K+ devices and was used in ransomware attacks. The U.S. authorities have indicted Russian national Rustam Gallyamov, the leader of the Qakbot operation, which infected over 700,000 computers...Read More
LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. (WAFB) – Officials say an alleged gang member involved in human trafficking and an LSU student are among the nine men Livingston Parish deputies arrested as part of a child sexual predator investigation. According to the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office, the men facing charges for indecent behavior with juveniles on social media...Read More
Fingerprint sensors have been around for quite some time, and they’ve become a standard feature in most smartphones. Apple introduced Touch ID on the iPhone 5s in 2013. Since then, it has appeared on 12 major iPhone models (and some iPads as well). Though Apple removed it from most phones after the iPhone 8, it’s...Read More
A newly released report has named senior Cambodian political figures as central players in what it describes as possibly the world’s most powerful criminal network – a multibillion-dollar, Southeast Asia-based cybercrime industry that experts warn may soon become “too big to fail”. Written by transnational crime and regional security specialist Jacob Sims, the report says...Read More
Officials in Florida and New Jersey are scrutinizing popular video game apps Roblox and Discord over child safety concerns. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier issued a subpoena to Roblox Corp. Wednesday, seeking information about “how this platform is marketing to children and to see what policies they are implementing — if any — to avoid...Read More
India’s three major private telecom players, Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi), might come together in a rare feat to combat telecom scams, fraud, and cybercrime. According to Airtel, India’s second-largest telecom carrier by market share, it recently approached Jio and Vi with a call to action to unite the telecom section against...Read More
By BleepingComputer Deals As cyber threats continue to grow more sophisticated, the demand for professionals who can identify and defend against digital attacks is on the rise. The All-in-One Super-Sized Ethical Hacking Bundle is a comprehensive training resource designed for anyone looking to build skills in cybersecurity, ethical hacking, and penetration testing. Whether you’re interested...Read More
In a world becoming increasingly reliant on the internet, learning how to protect oneself from online scams is no longer optional but essential. Cybercriminals are constantly evolving their tactics, hoping to exploit any opportunity to trick unsuspecting users into handing over sensitive information, clicking malicious links, or downloading harmful software. From emails that mimic trusted...Read More
India’s digital ascent is one of the most defining stories of our time. With close to 900 million internet users and deep penetration of digital payments, our infrastructure is scaled to match any global tech economy. But with that growth comes a rising challenge: Securing our digital lives at the same scale. AI (iStock) Cybercriminals...Read More
