DRAG artist Amadeus Fernando Pagente, more popularly known by her alias Pura Luka Vega, has been acquitted of cybercrime charges by Branch 184 of the Manila Regional Trial Court (RTC). In a 20-page decision released to the public, the RTC cited the prosecution’s failure to prove Pagente’s guilt beyond reasonable doubt. Pagente was charged under...Read More
India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the nation’s federal law enforcement agency, launched a sweeping operation targeting cyber-enabled financial fraud networks. Raids at 19 locations across India dismantled a sophisticated tech support scam operation impersonating Microsoft, primarily victimizing older adults in Japan. Major Crackdown on Tech Support Fraud Networks The operation led to the arrest...Read More
A sophisticated Chinese state-sponsored cyber threat group, APT41, has been found using an unprecedented method for malware command and control: Google Calendar. This discovery, highlighted in a new report by US-based cybersecurity firm Resecurity, underscores the evolving and often unexpected tactics employed by state-backed actors. APT41, also known as BARIUM, Wicked Panda, and Brass Typhoon,...Read More
A convicted child molester has been sentenced to serve 35 years in prison on federal charges of sexual enticement of a minor and engaging in a murder-for-hire plot. Chandler Cardente, 31, pleaded guilty to the charges in March. He was accused of having sex with a 12-year-old girl he met on Snapchat, after picking her...Read More
Salto, founded by serial entrepreneurs Rami Tamir, Benny Schnaider, and Gil Hoffer, has laid off 30 employees, most of them based abroad. The layoffs, which account for around 50% of the company’s staff, are part of a significant organizational restructuring currently underway at the company. To date, Salto has raised approximately $70 million from investors...Read More
Yes24, one of Korea’s largest online bookstores and ticketing platforms, has been offline for two consecutive days following a ransomware attack. While the company promptly reported the incident to authorities, it did not inform users about the breach until 36 hours later. Ransomware refers to a type of cyberattack in which hackers encrypt...Read More
ARTICLE 19 contributed to the policy initiative by the Office of the Prosecutor (OTP or Office) of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to clarify how it will exercise its mandate to investigate and prosecute cyber-enabled crimes within the ICC’s jurisdiction. The initiative responds to an urgent need towards increased accountability for cyber operations and digital...Read More
UK retailer Marks & Spencer has reinstated online orders for some customers, marking a major milestone in its recovery from a cyberattack in April. According to an update to its website on Tuesday, “select fashion ranges [are] now available to buy online” in England, Scotland, and Wales. It’s not a return to normal service yet,...Read More
Jun 10, 2025 United Natural Foods Inc., a major U.S. grocery distributor, recently took certain systems offline following the discovery of unauthorized activity on its internal networks. According to Reuters, this has caused temporary disruptions in the company’s ability to fulfill and distribute customer orders, impacting its operations. The incident resulted in a significant drop...Read More
Sensata Technologies, Inc., a major technology company based in Attleboro, Massachusetts, has disclosed a significant cybersecurity incident that compromised personal information of hundreds of individuals. The external system breach, discovered in late May, affected at least 362 Maine residents and potentially thousands more across the United States, prompting the company to offer comprehensive identity protection...Read More
