COMMENTARY: In recent weeks, three major UK retailers have fallen victim to ransomware attacks, with the DragonForce group claiming responsibility.And just yesterday, one of the three, Marks & Spencer, disclosed that its customer data was stolen in a cyberattack three weeks ago.These incidents are not isolated or coincidental—they reveal a trend that could turn global.As...Read More
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For the general public, conversations about school safety are typically sparked by frightening events, like shootings. But for district administrators, school safety is a year-round conversation that is complex, emotional, and oftentimes logistically complicated. Districts’ approaches to safety span everything from bullying prevention to active shooter drills. They must evolve to face the demands of...Read More
Phillips, who has previously served time for similar offending, has been jailed again, this time for four years. He appeared in the Christchurch District Court for sentencing on multiple charges of sexual violation, indecency and sexual connection with children under 12. The 50-year-old was previously jailed in 2017 for two years for similar offending committed...Read More
It’s been over two weeks since news broke that retailers Marks & Spencer and the Co-op, were dealing with serious cyber incidents. Both are still experiencing painful repercussions following the attack, with the latter still struggling to get shelves fully stocked in certain areas, and the former unable to process online orders and, more worryingly,...Read More
stc Bahrain achieves CREST Pathway+ recognition, enhancing cybersecurity services with globally recognized standards, ensuring trusted protection for businesses and clients. stc Bahrain, a digital enabler, has announced its achievement of the CREST Pathway+ recognition, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to delivering internationally benchmarked cybersecurity services. This recognition represents a key pillar of stc...Read More
In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is redefining the corporate landscape, its darker side is also beginning to take shape – and it’s hitting Australian and New Zealand organisations where it hurts most: cybersecurity. Ransomware attacks, already a formidable threat to businesses, are being supercharged by AI. Threat actors are leveraging the technology not...Read More
Transnational organized crime in Southeast Asia has reached unprecedented levels, driven by a surge in large-scale cyber scam operations run by complex criminal networks, according to a new report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The report describes the rise of “sophisticated transnational syndicates” that have built vast cybercrime centers powered...Read More
RansomHub, GoldFactory and Lazarus are dominating the cybercrime threatscape, with ransomware, mobile banking malware and state-sponsored hacking all on the rise. Cybercrime is thriving like never before, with hackers launching attacks ranging from absurd ransomware demands of $1 trillion to large-scale theft of personal data. Despite efforts from Microsoft, Google and even the FBI, these...Read More
Important global cybercrime news has been curated by FutureCrime Researchers to keep you informed about various types of digital fraud occurring worldwide and to provide insights into the best mitigation strategies. Read below to learn more in detail. 1. Ambala cyber police arrest two in digital arrest scam, seize ₹1.65 lakh and mobile phones Ambala...Read More
