Social media, once a platform for connection and entertainment, has now turned into a breeding ground for cybercrime across the state. What was once just a part of people’s daily routines has, alarmingly, become a prime channel through which fraudsters operate. According to recent data, nearly 61 per cent of financial and social media-related fraud...Read More

In the quiet towns of Southern Ohio—where neighborhoods are tight-knit and schools are central to daily life—a chilling truth has come to light: child predators are not just an online menace or distant threat. They’re here. In our communities. And law enforcement says the danger is very real.  Over the past year, a coordinated and...Read More

  Thailand’s top police official, Pol Gen Kittiratt Phanphet, the Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, has concluded a crucial official visit to Japan, focusing on bolstering international cooperation to combat cybercrime.   According to Pol Lt Gen Archayon Kraithong, Spokesperson for the Royal Thai Police, Pol Gen Kittiratt, accompanied by Police General Thatchai Pitaneelabutr,...Read More

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The State of Minnesota has partnered with GovRAMP to enhance cloud security standards for state and local governments. The state says this collaboration marks a significant step in fortifying Minnesota’s digital infrastructure. GovRAMP allows vendors to certify their products once for use across multiple government agencies, simplifying the certification process. Its...Read More

School safety leaders to advise on best practices for educational institutions nationwide SAN MATEO, Calif., June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Verkada, a leading provider of cloud-based physical security solutions, today announced the formation of its School Safety Advisory Board. The board is comprised of nationally recognized leaders in school safety and security. It will play a...Read More

Igor Rudenko has worked in cybersecurity for over a decade, with experience ranging from Ukrainian law enforcement and international cybercrime investigations to automation engineering and DevSecOps roles in the U.S. private sector. His background combines prosecutorial work and technical expertise; he has participated in cases against ransomware groups such as Egregor, addressed transnational fraud operations,...Read More

The French Public Prosecutor’s Office has opened an investigation into X over the alleged use of its algorithm for foreign interference. According to a statement from Magistrate Laure Beccuau on Friday, prosecutors have launched a probe into whether X violated French law by manipulating its algorithms to extract user data fraudulently. The investigation was launched...Read More

Retail cyber attacks: NCA arrest four for attacks on M&S, Co-op and Harrods Four people have been arrested in the UK as part of a National Crime Agency investigation into cyber attacks targeting M&S, Co-op and Harrods. Two males aged 19, another aged 17, and a 20-year-old female were apprehended in the West Midlands and...Read More

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Athlete or Hacker? Russian basketball player accused in U.S. ransomware case Pierluigi Paganini July 11, 2025 Russian basketball player arrested in France over alleged ties to a ransomware group accused of targeting U.S. firms and federal institutions. Russian basketball player Daniil Kasatkin (26) was arrested in France in June at the request of the U.S....Read More