Ransomware claims stabilised in 2024 despite remaining the most costly and disruptive form of cyberattack, according to cyber specialist Coalition.  Its 2025 Cyber Claims Report found that 60% of claims originated from incidents involving compromised business emails and fund transfer fraud (FTF). Ransom demands from threat actors fell in 2024, dropping 22% year-on-year to an average of...Read More

What’s going to be different about this inquiry? It’s the question those in the child protection system are understandably asking. This week, the Crisafulli government in Queensland ordered a commission of inquiry into the child safety system. Another one. The fact the child safety department even exists is the result of a previous inquiry. In...Read More

Tech giant Microsoft says it has taken legal action against the information-stealing malware Lumma Stealer and has blocked thousands of websites related to the software. Microsoft said in a May 21 blog post that a federal court in Georgia allowed the firm’s digital crimes unit to take down, block or suspend nearly 2,300 websites critical...Read More

As part of the ongoing Operation Spring Cleaning, one of the largest law enforcement task forces in the country announced hundreds of arrests of alleged child predators throughout Southern California on Wednesday. The arrests were announced by the Los Angeles Regional ICAC Task Force, which is led by the L.A. Police Department and works with...Read More

Cyber attacks have hit the headlines recently with high profile brands such as Harrods, Co-op and M&S falling prey to large-scale data breaches Operational disruption, financial loss and reputational damage are just some of the far-reaching effects of these sophisticated attacks and it is clear that all businesses, no matter their size or sector, need...Read More

Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit (DCU) and international partners are disrupting the leading tool used to indiscriminately steal sensitive personal and organizational information to facilitate cybercrime. On Tuesday, May 13, Microsoft’s DCU filed a legal action against Lumma Stealer (“Lumma”), which is the favored info-stealing malware used by hundreds of cyber threat actors. Lumma steals passwords,...Read More

The evolution of the automobile, from being powered by steam to now including computerised consoles, is a commendable journey shaped by technological changes. In the 21st century, consumers can expect their vehicles to be vital to their digital lives. Previously, manufacturers and consumers focused on the hardware of an automobile, but with the current technological...Read More

An increasing number of organizations are experiencing a ransomware attack. According to Sophos, 59% of organizations experienced one in 2024 and the majority of them (70%) resulted in data encryption. Not just the number of ransomware attacks, but the payment amount has also been rising. The median ransomware payment was less than $200k in 2023,...Read More

Large and mid-sized companies in India are reassessing their cyber readiness and investing in security upgradation after the recent India-Pakistan hostilities, according to cybersecurity firms. “This segment was previously slow or lazy to act, but now they realise even a single ransomware attack could cost them Rs 10 crore, wiping out a huge chunk of...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. ₹71 Lakh Share Market Cyber Scam Uncovered; Four ArrestedCybercrime officials from Pimpri-Chinchwad have arrested four individuals...Read More