Check Point Research (CPR) conducted a focused analysis of Storm-2603, a threat actor associated with recent ToolShell exploitations, together with other Chinese APT groups. Storm-2603 utilizes a custom malware Command and Control (C2) framework dubbed internally by the attacker as “ak47c2”. This framework includes at least two different types of clients: HTTP-based (dubbed by us...Read More
A coalition of information-sharing groups urged their members on Wednesday to take additional steps to mitigate potential attacks by the cybercrime gang Scattered Spider, which has spent recent months attacking the insurance, retail and airline industries. “Threat actors such as Scattered Spider are constantly innovating, so organizations must be diligent in continually monitoring their processes...Read More
With the global cost of cybercrime expected to exceed $10.5 trillion this year, according to Cybersecurity Ventures, the demand for strong and innovative security providers is rapidly increasing. The best cybersecurity firms are known for their cutting-edge threat intelligence and rapid response capabilities. As top cyber defence providers, these companies are essential in protecting critical infrastructure and...Read More
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry and Cullman Police Chief Joey Duncan (Cullman Tribune file photos) CULLMAN, Ala. – Recently, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Cullman Police Department each had school resource officer (SRO) training programs, as well as prepped for school safety protocols for the new year. Sheriff Matt Gentry said the Cullman County...Read More
A STUDY on “self-facilitated” livestreaming of child sexual exploitation has revealed that Filipino girls ages 13 to 15 are being lured into producing and sharing explicit content online. Some children are enticed into performing sexual acts with offers of money, gadgets or emotional attention, the study by Plan International Pilipinas found. The term “self-facilitated” is...Read More
ಸಾಂದರ್ಭಿಕ ಚಿತ್ರ Panaji: Goa police on Thursday arrested two persons in connection with alleged digital fraud cases across many states, involving more than Rs 12 crore.The accused were involved in cybercrime cases in Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Gujarat, Haryana, Odisha, and Karnataka, apart from Goa.As for the first arrest, the cybercrime police...Read More
In a collection of lawsuits, over 400 individuals are alleging that the company behind Roblox, a popular online video game mostly played by children, doesn’t do enough to protect young users. For families with children, Roblox is likely a household name. The sandbox-style video game has reached 380 million monthly users, making it the most...Read More
( July 31, 2025, 19:53 GMT | Official Statement) — MLex Summary: Aero Turbine and Gallant Capital Partners agreed to pay $1.75 million to resolve claims under the False Claims Act for knowingly failing to comply with cybersecurity requirements in an Aero Turbine contract with the US Department of the Air Force, the Department of Justice...Read More
Ransomware gangs now frequently threaten physical violence against employees and their families as a way to force victim organizations into paying their demands. According to a survey of 1,500 security and IT professionals conducted by Censuswide on behalf of security firm Semperis, digital intruders are still holding more traditional threats of system lockouts (52 percent)...Read More
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh is witnessing an alarming surge in cyber crime, with 34,021 cases reported in the first six months of this year — an average of 189 incidents everyday and 8 every hour.Data tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday shows that cybercrime in the state has jumped manifold since 2021, when 13,768 cases...Read More
