[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] WASHINGTON — The DHS Cyber Crimes Center and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Detroit’s Columbus sub-office participated in the 4th International Cyber Offender Prevention Cybercrime Prevention Forum, held Nov. 19-21 at EUROPOL in The Hague, the Netherlands. The event gathered experts from law enforcement agencies across 37 countries to share knowledge, develop joint cybercrime interventions,...Read More

[ad_1] Kevin Galileo Morales Saravia AUSTIN A criminal illegal immigrant wanted for sexually abusing a child is this month’s Featured Fugitive. Kevin Galileo Morales Saravia has been added to the 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List and the reward for information leading to his arrest is increased to $4,000 during the month of May...Read More

[ad_1] Wire transfer fraud is on the rise, and attorneys are increasingly becoming prime targets for cybercriminals. With billions lost annually to fraudulent transactions, legal professionals who fail to implement robust cybersecurity measures can face negligence and legal malpractice claims from clients. At the same time, not all cyber insurance policies provide coverage for money...Read More