The surge in digital asset adoption, while promising unprecedented growth, has also attracted sophisticated criminal elements. The recent rise in mule accounts issues and cross-border scams targeting Thai citizens and others in the region underscores the importance of adopting new approaches to handle these emerging threats. The Landscape of Evolving Threat Just as what we...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. Gurugram Police Bust ₹44.4 Crore Cyber Fraud Racket, 16 Arrested Gurugram Police arrested 16 suspects in...Read More
Jay Delaney previously worked for a company that ran its transportation management system on a version of software that was 18 years old. He said it’s because it was so expensive to upgrade. But lagging behind in upgrades can create bigger, costlier challenges down the line. “How many security holes do you think are in...Read More
Ransomware has become a favorite attack strategy for bad actors, with reports labeling it the most effective way for cybercriminals to monetize illegal access into networks. News of ransomware attacks appears daily. More troubling still are predictions that ransomware gangs are becoming more adept at using AI, and well-funded ones could soon use agentic...Read More
Reporting Cybercrime If you are a Pennsylvania citizen who is the victim of a cybercrime, report the crime to your local law enforcement agency. If you are a Pennsylvania citizen who is victim of a cybercrime and experienced monetary loss because of the crime, report the crime to: your local law enforcement agency, and the...Read More
On May 23, 2024, Skyline High School held its graduation ceremony on its school grounds in Oakland, California. What should have been a celebratory occasion turned violent in an all-too-familiar way. Just as the ceremony was wrapping up, a dispute escalated into gunfire, leaving three people wounded. Three minors—one armed with a Glock handgun—fled the...Read More
Advocates in Tulsa say they are seeing a rise in teenagers being targeted by online predators and are urging parents to recognize the risks and take steps to protect their children. Police reported that a 13-year-old girl recently ran away from home after communicating with a 21-year-old man on Snapchat. Such incidents are part of...Read More
The 2024 report on ‘Common Challenges in Cybercrime’ is a collaborative effort between Eurojust and Europol that addresses both persistent and emerging challenges in the realm of cybercrime. This year’s report provides updates on significant developments and introduces information about new legislative tools aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of measures for fighting cybercrime. The report...Read More
The ‘unofficial, less secure version’ of Signal app, reportedly known as TeleMessage, has announced a temporary suspension of its services following a security breach that allegedly exposed some of its users’ messages, a report has said. The app is said to have been used by former US National Security Adviser (NSA) Mike Waltz to discuss...Read More
GALVESTON, Texas — A federal lawsuit claims that two popular gaming platforms failed to protect a child in Galveston, Texas from an alleged predator. The victim’s mother said she uses parental controls on her children’s devices, but still, her 13-year-old daughter ended up sexually assaulted by a man she met on the children’s game Roblox...Read More
