Convicted Australian cybercriminal David Kees Crees is being deported from the US. Photo: US Department of Homeland Security US immigration officials have arrested a 26-year-old South Australian cybercriminal who pled guilty to multiple counts of cybercrime, and are in the process of deporting him back to Australia – just weeks after being freed and fined...Read More

Google, OpenAI and children’s gaming platform Roblox are among the firms backing the nonprofit initiative to provide free online safety tools to firms worldwide. The announcement — made at the Paris AI summit on Monday — launches Robust Open Online Safety Tools (ROOST) focused on open source for the era of artificial intelligence (AI).  “Robust Open...Read More

  Crucially, when questioned about whether the company is owned by Hun To, nephew of Cambodia’s influential Senate President Hun Sen, Lt Gen Trairong declined to comment directly.   “I cannot answer that at this stage; we are still verifying the company’s information,” he stated.   Separately, the Commissioner issued a public advisory, urging Thai citizens...Read More

A new and menacing player has emerged in the cybercrime landscape with the introduction of Anubis, a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) operation that blends traditional file encryption with a devastating file destruction capability. Active since December 2024, Anubis has quickly gained notoriety in 2025 for its unique “wipe mode” feature, which permanently erases file contents, rendering recovery...Read More

Defense Cybersecurity Market Global Defense Cybersecurity Market reached US$ 37.23 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 66.89 billion by 2032, growing with a CAGR of 7.6% during the forecast period 2025-2032. The Defense Cybersecurity Market takes center stage in DataM Intelligence’s latest comprehensive research, where industry experts deliver cutting-edge analysis powered by...Read More

The Anubis ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operator has developed a novel dual threat capability to increase pressure on victims. Trend Micro researchers discovered a “wipe mode” in the ransomware strain which permanently erases files and is used alongside general encryption capabilities. This destructive capability makes file recovery impossible, increasing the pressure on victims to pay ransom demands....Read More

LONDON June 16 — British authorities said Sunday a nationwide police operation is being launched against “grooming gangs” suspected of sexually exploiting thousands of girls and young women over decades. The announcement came hours after Prime Minister Keir Starmer said a national inquiry was being started into the scandal, which has attracted the attention of...Read More

The Top Ten cyber crime news summaries on The420 are meticulously curated by Future Crime Researchers from the Future Crime Research Foundation (FCRF) and powered by Algoritha Security Pvt. Ltd. These summaries feature the most critical cyber crime developments from around the world. Keep reading—and stay safe. 1. Panchkula Duo Arrested for Exploiting Labourers’ Bank...Read More

If you’re weighing a future in cybersecurity, now is a good time to jump into this rapidly expanding subindustry. The cybersecurity job market is surging ahead as organizations everywhere face more attacks, stricter regulations, and higher costs.   This demand isn’t limited to cybersecurity experts: entry-level analysts, mid-career switchers, and technical specialists are all in short...Read More

A new ransomware-as-a-service operation has emerged in the cyberthreat landscape, introducing a devastating capability that sets it apart from conventional ransomware families. Anubis ransomware combines traditional file encryption with a destructive “wipe mode” feature that permanently erases file contents, making recovery impossible even if victims pay the ransom demands. This dual-threat approach represents a significant...Read More