India is witnessing an unprecedented surge in cybercrime. From phishing scams and OTP frauds to fake job offers and digital arrest rackets, online criminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated. In 2023 alone, Indian citizens reported over 15 lakh cases of cyber fraud, with actual numbers estimated to be even higher due to underreporting. Recognizing this alarming...Read More

WASHINGTON COUNTY – (Release from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office) On May 15, 2025, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office conducted a child predator sting where investigators used multiple dating applications, social media sites, and other online platforms to pose as underage boys and girls. The people contacted the profiles online and offered to meet a...Read More

Editor’s note: This story originally published in September 2023, and was updated to reflect the latest shooting numbers. With the rising number of school shootings and a lack of meaningful legislation to curb gun violence, schools and parents are attempting to take safety into their own hands. Gun violence has changed day-to-day life in and...Read More

A Minneapolis substitute school teacher went to a city park seeking to exchange child pornography only to be snared by a self-described predator vigilante who records his catches on video and shares them on social media, according to charges filed Friday. Preston Casey Palmer, 34, was charged in Hennepin County District Court with 14 felony...Read More

Eric Council Jr, the man who hacked the SEC’s X account last January, was sentenced to 14 months in prison today. In addition to the prison time, Council must forfeit $50,000 and be subject to three years of supervised release. He was arrested in October 2024, and prosecutors offered him a deal shortly afterward. Council...Read More

India’s digital transformation is moving in a direction very similar to what is visible in Russia – with rapid growth in fintech, digital government services, e-commerce, and smart city infrastructure. That kind of progress demands strong cybersecurity. India is not just as a partner, but as a key player in shaping the future of global...Read More

Roblox is rolling out a major update to its safety features and parental controls. Roblox hide caption toggle caption Roblox In an effort to address child safety concerns, digital gaming platform Roblox announced Monday that it is rolling out a major update to its safety features and parental controls. The update includes amped-up parental controls...Read More

Via Satellite archive photo Space systems are growing in importance, raising the stakes if infrastructure is disrupted. In response to growing cyber threats, the conversation surrounding cyber security and space is evolving rapidly, as regulations are developed to increase security baselines, such as IEEE P3349 Standard for Space System Cybersecurity. Many tools and regulations which...Read More

WASHINGTON COUNTY Ore. (KPTV) – On Thursday, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) conducted a child predator sting, arresting five men for luring a minor and online sexual corruption of a child. Investigators used multiple dating apps, social media sites, and other online platforms to pose as minors. The men arrested contacted the profiles and...Read More

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. State legislators made school safety a top priority this year after 19 students and two teachers died in the 2022 Uvalde school shooting. But even after they passed a sweeping bill on the...Read More