While much of the cybersecurity community’s attention was out west at the annual RSA Conference, the Justice Department announced yet another settlement in its pursuit of contractors who falsely attest to meeting cybersecurity requirements. DoJ announced today that Raytheon Company, RTX Corporation and Nightwing Group have agreed to pay $8.3 million to settle allegations that...Read More
Federal authorities extradited a Ukrainian citizen to the United States on Wednesday to face charges for participating in a series of ransomware cyberattacks on organizations based in the U.S. and multiple European countries. Artem Stryzhak, 35, was arrested in Spain in June 2024 and was scheduled to appear for arraignment Thursday in the U.S. District...Read More
UNION COUNTY, N.C. — Detectives with the Union County Sheriff’s Office have arrested four individuals accused of attempting to sexually exploit minors online as part of an ongoing operation. The arrests are the result of proactive online investigations conducted by the Special Victims Unit since February, targeting individuals using chat rooms and social media to...Read More
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — While an all-digital landscape makes it easier for people to connect, it brings with it the increased risk of cyberattacks. The State of Idaho has agencies and procedures in place to help mitigate those threats, but with a lack of personnel and funding, challenges can arise. That is why a program...Read More
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 4:15PM MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A Montgomery County man has been sentenced to life in prison for sexually assaulting a child for years. The victim, now an adult, spoke at Darrell Ray Vaughn’s trial and detailed years of abuse from when she was 12 until she was 17. Last week,...Read More
FBI releases annual cybercrime report for Georgia As we spend more of our personal and financial lives online, criminals are taking advantage. The FBI’s annual report on cybercrime and fraud show dramatic increases across the country and here in Georgia. And law enforcement officers on the front lines say education is one of the keys...Read More
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Haryana is stepping up its fight against cybercrime with a significant rise in enforcement actions, public engagement, and financial recovery, according to Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Dr Sumita Misra. She affirmed the state’s commitment to creating a secure digital environment for every citizen. Currently, 29 Cyber Crime Police Stations are operational across the state, and...Read More
Fr Hans Zollner, one of the Church’s leading safeguarding experts, tells Vatican News that the Church can play an important role in pointing out the risks of artificial intelligence when those in positions of responsibility are reluctant to do so. By Christine Seuss On the 21st and 22nd of March, the Vatican is hosting a...Read More
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s electric utility says personal information belonging to some customers was taken during a recent cybersecurity breach. In a statement, Nova Scotia Power says the theft occurred last Friday when the privately owned company detected unusual activity on its network. At the time, the utility said there was unauthorized access into certain...Read More
