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. Nearly 2,000 Cybercriminals Arrested in Haryana Within Three Months Haryana Police arrested over 1,900 cybercriminals in...Read More
As businesses increasingly focus on securing their online networks, a lesser-known but equally dangerous threat is gaining traction: attacks via various “offline” methods, such as USB drives and removable media. In 2024 alone, Kaspersky detected and prevented nearly 2 crore on-device malware attacks targeting businesses in India. This figure underscores the urgent need for organizations...Read More
Experts at Niagara University’s cybersecurity forum emphasized the importance of staying informed on cyber threats and AI. NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — Experts in the cybersecurity industry hosted a forum with panelists Tuesday evening at Niagara University who discussed cyber threats and trends for 2025 and beyond as well as how to protect organizations and individuals. ...Read More
UNC3944, a financially-motivated threat actor also linked to the group known as Scattered Spider, has transitioned from niche SIM swapping operations targeting telecommunications organizations to a more aggressive focus on ransomware and data theft extortion across diverse industries. Initially observed exploiting telecom vulnerabilities to facilitate SIM swaps, UNC3944 pivoted in early 2023 to deploy ransomware...Read More
BATAVIA, Ohio (WKRC) — A violent threat and a disturbing drawing of a child covered in blood have a local mother concerned for her daughter’s safety. Sarah Philhower believes officials at Batavia Elementary are not completely addressing her concerns. However, school leaders say they’ve been responsive. Philhower said that administrators told her they would make...Read More
HILLSBORO, Ore- On August 22, 2024, Brandon D Perkins, age 41, pleaded guilty to online sexual corruption of a child in the first degree and luring a minor. Judge Erik Buchér then sentenced the defendant to three years in prison. Deputy District Attorney Bryce Bissinger prosecuted this case. On October 17, 2019, the Washington County...Read More
More than 97% of compliance professionals either have experienced or are worried about cyber crime targeting their organisation in Ireland, research published on Wednesday revealed. The national survey carried out by the Compliance Institute found that more than half of respondents – 51% – said their organisation has fallen victim to cybercrime such as phishing,...Read More
Saline Area Schools and Necedah School District use the InformaCast mass notification system from Singlewire Software for their safety solutions. The software provides flexible features like targeted notifications, integration with various technologies, and the ability to handle both emergency and day-to-day communications. Grossman and Saylor’s experiences show that such integrated systems are becoming indispensable in...Read More
A hacking group known as Scattered Spider, which previously caused significant disruption on the Las Vegas Strip, is suspected of being behind recent cyber intrusions targeting U.K. retailers, according to reporting by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). London department store Harrods, along with retailers Marks & Spencer and Co-op, have reported cyber incidents in the...Read More
By Shane Mead | Staff Writer We all love to see justice served. When someone does something wrong and is caught, punished and held accountable, there is no better feeling. And child predators are no exception. Those are some of the worst people imaginable who deserve nothing less than to rot in a prison cell...Read More
