The cybersecurity goals of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are not just crucial, but they are the very backbone of the digital ambitions and resilience of its member countries. However, achieving these goals is a daunting task in the face of a global security landscape that is increasingly shaped by escalating geopolitical tensions....Read More
In a recent episode, Winter donned a blonde wig and used a child-like voice to lure a 31-year-old predator in Oklahoma City. In a child-like room, she FaceTimed the suspect while authorities monitored the conversation. The episode shows her eventually confronting him with law enforcement officials. Speaking to Daily Mail, she said, “It can be...Read More
Teacher Appreciation Week, spanning from May 5 to 9, was marked by two scary incidents involving MacDonald Middle School (MMS) students and staff. One incident saw threats against a teacher and violence inflicted upon a paraprofessional, and in another furniture was thrown and a longtime substitute teacher was verbally abused in another classroom. Four district...Read More
Director General of NIPSS, Professor Ayo Omotayo …we respectfully call on NIPSS to address and clarify the issue of digital surveillance and unauthorised email access; to engage PRNigeria through appropriate editorial channels, rather than targeting its founder; to reaffirm its commitment to transparency, intellectual freedom, and justice; and to acknowledge and rectify the procedural irregularities...Read More
Just a few years ago, several cybersecurity reports proclaimed that there was minimal evidence that bad actors were using generative AI tools to launch new or more sophisticated cyber attacks. Indeed, statements were commonly made that highlighted the safeguards and guardrails that were being put in place to stop Internet-facing GenAI tools from inappropriate use...Read More
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed an online child safety bill, bucking a lobbying push from big tech companies that included a personal phone call from from Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook. The measure requires app stores to verify users’ ages and secure parental approval before minors can download most apps or make in-app...Read More
Manama, Bahrain – K-Soft, a YBA Kanoo Enterprise and leading provider of enterprise technology solutions, hosted an executive-level technology event in partnership with F5, a global leader in application security and delivery. The event took place at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay and welcomed senior representatives from Bahrain’s financial services, government, and aviation sectors. The...Read More
Identity fraud hit record levels in the final quarter of 2024, driven by the rise of easily accessible AI tools, according to the annual ID Fraud Report by IDScan.net. Fake IDs are now sold on the dark web for as little as $5, with banks remaining the primary target. Using stolen personal information for financial...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. Goa Sees Surge in Cybercrimes Targeting Senior...Read More
West Linn, Milwaukie police child predator sting leads to indictment of Portland man Published 11:52 am Monday, June 2, 2025 A Portland man was arrested in Clackamas County May 22 for online sexual corruption of a child The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office Interagency Taskforce arrested a 42-year-old Portland man last month after the man traveled...Read More
