Ukrainian authorities Tuesday arrested the alleged administrator of XSS.is, a Russian-language cybercrime forum, following a four-year investigation by the Paris public prosecutor’s office. Law enforcement officials from France and Europol seized the domain of the influential forum following the arrest. Authorities have not named the suspected administrator of XSS.is. The forum, which was active since...Read More
BUFFALO, N.Y. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Buffalo arrested Salvadoran national Jacobo Argueta Fuentes pursuant to a warrant of deportation upon his release from the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision July 23 in Ossining. This 33-year-old illegal alien and child sexual predator has been convicted of seven counts of rape;...Read More
International law enforcement authorities have successfully arrested the suspected administrator of one of the world’s most influential Russian-speaking cybercrime platforms in a coordinated operation targeting the digital criminal underground. The arrest represents a significant blow to cybercriminal networks that have operated with relative impunity for nearly two decades. High-Profile Arrest Disrupts Criminal Infrastructure French Police...Read More
Children’s online safety in the UK is having its seatbelt moment. On Friday social media and other internet platforms will be required to implement safety measures protecting children or face large fines. It is a significant test for the Online Safety Act, a landmark piece of legislation that covers the likes of Facebook, Instagram, TikTok,...Read More
The FBI has issued a trio of public service announcements warning of a rapidly growing online criminal ecosystem known as “The Com,” short for “The Community.” This decentralized group, made up largely of minors and young adults, is responsible for a wide range of increasingly severe crimes, from cryptocurrency theft and SIM swapping to physical...Read More
BitSight, Mitratech, RedSeal, SecurityScorecard, UpGuard, Chubb, AXA AL, Travelers, AIG, and Beazley. Cybersecurity Insurance Market by Offering (Solutions, Services), Insurance Coverage (Data Breach, Cyber Liability), Insurance Type (Packaged, Standalone), Provider Type (Technology Providers, Insurance Providers) – Global Forecast to 2030. The global cybersecurity insurance market [https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/cyber-insurance-market-47709373.html?utm_campaign=cyberinsurancemarket&utm_source=abnewswire.com&utm_medium=paidpr] is expected to expand at a compound annual growth...Read More
A bold shift in ransomware policy could reshape how UK organisations handle cyberattacks, sparking debate over whether security should come before operational survival. The UK government has unveiled a new proposal to strengthen its response to ransomware threats by requiring victims to report breaches, enabling law enforcement to disrupt cybercriminal operations more effectively. Published by...Read More
A new analysis of online financial crime data shows wide variation in how states are affected by scams, fraud, and digital theft. According to 2024 figures compiled from FBI reports, Mississippi ranks as the safest state, followed by Texas, Minnesota, Alabama, and South Dakota. Each of these states reported low victim counts, lower financial losses...Read More
Sessions is scheduled to meet with law enforcement and school officials from across Central Texas to discuss solutions for improving safety in schools. WACO, Texas — United States Congressman Pete Sessions is hosting a coordinated school safety meeting on July 25, meeting with law enforcement officials and school district leaders from across Central Texas. Sessions...Read More
A suspected cybercrime forum administrator who allegedly made more than €7 million ($8.23 million) facilitating illegal online activities has been arrested in Ukraine, Europol said. The man was detained Monday in Kyiv following a long-running investigation led by French authorities with support from Ukrainian police. Europol said the suspect ran xss.is, a major Russian-speaking platform...Read More
