CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – On May 18, 2024, the unthinkable happened to Brandon Lynch’s family. “He was at a family pool and he was swimming with his cousins, went back inside and he snuck back out of door,” Lynch said. “Obviously, as a three year old [he] didn’t have the ability and didn’t realize...Read More
HYDERABAD: In the wake of escalation of the Indo-Pak conflict, the Hyderabad Cyber Crime Wing has issued a high alert for a possible significant increase in malicious online content. The officials have warned of a heightened risk of cyber-attacks, particularly ones targeting Indian government bodies, military personnel, and critical infrastructure. Concerned for public safety, the...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. Sambhajinagar Cyber Crime Branch Flags 750 Posts, Seeks Action Against 60 Social Media Handles Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar’s...Read More
As technology advances and new innovations and software tools emerge to make our daily tasks easier, they are also, unfortunately, benefiting cybercriminals.We often share our passwords and personal information online whenever prompted, but should we still be doing that? A massive dark web leak has exposed 1.7 billion passwords, with infostealer activity surging by 500%...Read More
School mental health professionals, safety experts, and education leaders on Tuesday voiced support for five proposed bills that aim to prevent violence in Michigan schools, saying the measures could save lives. The bills, which come a year after the deadly mass shooting at Michigan State University and more than two years after the killings of...Read More
Microsoft’s Elite Cybersecurity Unit: The Secret Guardians of Digital Frontiers In the shadowy realm of cybersecurity, a secretive team of digital detectives at Microsoft has been quietly waging war against some of the world’s most sophisticated hackers. Known as the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center, or MSTIC (pronounced “mystic”), this elite unit has emerged as a...Read More
Technological advancements create new opportunities for criminals to exploit the internet’s speed, convenience, and anonymity. The resulting cyber threats know no borders, causing harm and posing real threats to victims worldwide. National authorities are taking measures to combat this growing threat, but often face challenges in keeping pace with the rapidly changing technical environment. Prosecutors...Read More
The abuse of the Cybersecurity Act has continued to attract condemnation in Nigeria. Recently, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) decried this state of affairs. According to the groups, government uses the Act to intimidate and harass journalists, activists, critics and other Nigerians peacefully expressing their views...Read More
A “dangerous predator” has been jailed for 12 years for raping and sexually assaulting a child in a “sickening” attack. Stuart Hand, 38, from Long Ashton, near Bristol, was found guilty of a string of sexual offences following a trial at Bristol Crown Court. Hand, 38, was driving in Pill, north Somerset, in February 2019...Read More
Cybercrime in Nepal has exploded over the past five years, with complaints rising more than sixfold. In the fiscal year 2019-20, the Nepal Police Cyber Bureau recorded just over 2,300 complaints. By 2024, that figure soared to 19,730. The spike reflects both the growing digital footprint of Nepalis and the expanding tactics of online criminals....Read More
