The top federal prosecutor in Albany on Monday said he was considering a lawsuit that would force telecommunications and social media companies to use algorithms to monitor users’ conversations for sexual predation. Interim U.S. Attorney John A. Sarcone III said he has been stunned by cases of sexual exploitation of children and pledged to do...Read More
Defense cites PTSD in appeal for lower sentence While Kealty faced a maximum penalty of life in prison, under federal sentencing guidelines for someone like him with no criminal record, the range was 10 years behind bars to 11 years and three months, court records show. Knox sought the full 135 months for “grooming” the...Read More
Houston-based VeriSource Services’ long-running probe into a February 2024 digital break-in shows the data of 4 million people – not just a few hundred thousand as it first claimed – was accessed by an “unknown actor”. The tech company, which provides employee benefits administration services, began contacting those affected on April 23, and has now...Read More
AURORA, Colo. — Two suspects, including an airline pilot, were arrested in Aurora following a multi-agency online child predator operation that began last month. The Aurora Police Department (APD) Internet Crimes Against Children Unit was one of the agencies involved. Ralph Edward Bledsoe, 68, of Florissant and Gregory Thomas Daniels, 39, of Aurora were both...Read More
Officials say a Gloucester Police officer was placed on leave Monday amid an ongoing federal investigation. According to Chief Edward Conley, the FBI executed search warrants at two private residences in the city, including one owned by a Gloucester Police officer, in connection to an ongoing cybercrime investigation. The police officer, whose identity was not...Read More
Suparna serves as Senior Managing Editor for CyberRisk Alliance’s Channel Brands, including MSSP Alert and ChannelE2E. She plays a key role in content development, optimizing editorial workflows, aligning storytelling with audience needs, and collaborating across teams to deliver timely, high-impact content. Her background spans technology, media, and education, and she brings a unique blend of...Read More
Ongoing outages at British retail giant Marks & Spencer are caused by a ransomware attack believed to be conducted by a hacking collective known as “Scattered Spider” BleepingComputer has learned from multiple sources. Marks & Spencer (M&S) is a British multinational retailer that employs 64,000 employees and sells various products, including clothing, food, and home goods...Read More
The Florida Department of Education is hosting experts from across the country for a gathering on keeping students safe. Florida’s National Summit on School Safety is an event designed to bring together education leaders, law enforcement officials, policymakers and safety professionals to discuss and share best practices in school safety. The summit has a focus...Read More
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) – The Shreveport Police Department has arrested six men as part of an operation targeting alleged online sexual predators who prey on juveniles. OTHER CRIME IN THE ARKLATEX These arrests were made between March 24 and 30. The investigation led to the arrests of: Benjamin Pickett, 44 indecent behavior with a juvenile...Read More
Overview of Operation Red Card Between November 2024 and February 2025, the Red Card Operation emerged as a pivotal component of INTERPOL’s African Joint Operation Against Cybercrime (AFJOC). This collaborative operation united law enforcement bodies from Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Togo, and Zambia, aiming to dismantle sophisticated cybercrime networks. Preparation and Intelligence...Read More
