Q: Are the Windows 11 upgrade workarounds for non-compliant (Windows 10) computers safe? A: If you’re one of the millions still using Windows 10, you’ve probably seen the now-frequent reminders about the upcoming end-of-life date: October 14, 2025. It’s not just a suggestion: Microsoft will officially stop issuing security updates, bug fixes, and technical support...Read More
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published a new resource to aid organizations in implementing zero trust architectures (ZTAs), a cybersecurity approach that assumes no user or device is inherently trustworthy. The guidance, titled Implementing a Zero Trust Architecture (NIST SP 1800-35), details 19 example ZTA implementations using commercially available technologies, offering...Read More
Show Fullscreen INTERNATIONAL: Cybersecurity training courses developed specifically for the transport industry are being made available free of charge until the end of October. The CYRUS training programme has been developed by cybersecurity specialists and industry experts in partnership with the International Union of Railways to address the growing need for cyber awareness, skills and...Read More
Unusual toolset used in recent Fog Ransomware attack Pierluigi Paganini June 14, 2025 Fog ransomware operators used in a May 2025 attack unusual pentesting and monitoring tools, Symantec researchers warn. In May 2025, attackers hit an Asian financial firm with Fog ransomware, using rare tools like Syteca monitoring software and pentesting tools GC2, Adaptix, and...Read More
Ariel Winter has a new job. The 27-year-old actress – who played Alex Dunphy on ABC’s hit series Modern Family – dressed up as a blonde 12-year-old girl to nab a high-risk predator. The Hollywood veteran became a part of undercover operations for the nonprofit SOSA – Safe from Online Sex Abuse – for a true crime...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. WhatsApp, Facebook Job Scams Push Youth into...Read More
KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil today confirmed that Meta Platforms Inc has clarified the recent issue involving Deputy Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir’s Facebook account. Fahmi said Meta informed the government that the account had not been hacked and is assisting with its recovery, national news...Read More
Insight No. 1 — The great CISO exodus: Why your top defenders are planning a silent escape What happens when your most critical security minds are quietly planning their exit? With 53% of cyber leaders exploring new roles, the cybersecurity industry faces a silent attrition problem rooted in the very nature of the job. The...Read More
MUMBAI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a Kalyan resident as part of its crackdown on a cybercrime syndicate specialising in perpetrating investment frauds, and conducted multi-state searches at 10 locations, including in the city. The agency’s actions were part of its probe into an investment fraud case in which funds worth ₹160...Read More
The ranking members of two House committees are calling on the U.S. government to outline the way its cybersecurity programs operate.In a letter to chairman Gene Dodaro, comptroller of the United States Government Accountability Office, the House Democrats asked for a full assessment of the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) by the National Institute of Standards...Read More
