ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WTVY) -Cybersecurity threats are ever-present, with hackers stealing sensitive information from unsuspecting victims. Recently, cybercrime marketplaces have had credentials for sale from Lockheed Martin, the army, and the FBI because of info-stealing malware. This is a sign from the industry to those preparing a new workforce. “We have a big gap in employment...Read More
Ransomware operators jack up their ransom demands by a factor of 2.8x if they detect a victim has cyber-insurance, a study highlighted by the Netherlands government has confirmed. For his PhD thesis [PDF], defended in January, Dutch cop Tom Meurs looked at 453 ransomware attacks between 2019 and 2021. He found one of the first...Read More
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A former Hilliard, Ohio, man who absconded during a federal child pornography probe is the latest fugitive to be profiled on the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) smartphone app, seeking public tips on at-large and unknown child predator suspects. Jeremiah Malfroid, 33, was charged by criminal complaint Oct. 20 for production,...Read More
NEW DELHI: In the wake of the escalating conflicts between India and Pakistan, there is an elevated risk of cyberattacks, particularly from state-sponsored advanced persistent threats known for targeting Indian government agencies, military personnel, and critical infrastructure, said the Cyber Crime Wing of the Tamil Nadu Police in a release.The advisory highlighted that the group...Read More
Image credits: Getty Images The FBI is warning parents about a disturbing online threat targeting children. A neo-Nazi sextortion groupknown as ‘764’ is being investigated in hundreds of active cases across the U.S. According to the bureau, the group targets children as young as 9 years old, coercing them into creating explicit and harmful content.To...Read More
In light of escalating tensions following Operation Sindoor, the Cyber Crime Wing of the Tamil Nadu Police has issued a high-priority cyber alert to the public, warning of a surge in phishing links, malware-laced APK files, and fake news content being circulated under the guise of Indo-Pak conflict updates. The advisory, released on May 9,...Read More
Federal agents searched the offices of the Police Department’s School Safety Division on Thursday as part of an inquiry into a possible bribery scheme involving city contracts, one of four federal investigations swirling around Mayor Eric Adams, people with knowledge of the matter said. The agents also seized the cellphone of the School Safety Division’s...Read More
Milk parents purchase the grocery store is still safe to buy and drink What’s paused is the proficiency testing that measures how well labs are performing milk safety checks Parents do not need to be alarmed; the FDA is still making sure the milk you drink is safe By now, you have likely heard that...Read More
The Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime wing has issued an advisory warning citizens to remain vigilant against a surge in cyberattacks linked to the escalating India-Pakistan tensions. Authorities caution that state-sponsored cyber groups, known as Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), are intensifying efforts to target Indian government agencies, military personnel, and critical infrastructure during this tense period....Read More
A spate of cyber attacks has rocked the British high street. In recent weeks, hackers have caused huge disruptions to M&S, Co-op, and Harrods by freezing critical systems. It is unlikely to be the last we hear of high-profile brands falling victim to malicious actors, particularly amid growing economic and geopolitical uncertainty. Companies will need...Read More
