[ad_1] May 2, 2025 The FBI says ransomware threats are growing and continue to disrupt critical services across the country. FBI Special Agent in Charge of the San Francisco field office Sanjay Virmani, leads a team of 43 cyber agents, and points to the People’s Republic of China. “They are pervasive. The threats from them...Read More
[ad_1] CHICAGO (WLS) — Last year, there were more than 36 million reports of suspected child exploitation online submitted to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s CyberTipline. Here in the Chicago area, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office has a Special Victims’ Unit dedicated to catching people who target our most vulnerable. Over a...Read More
[ad_1] The arrest of three men in connection with separate and unrelated child sexual abuse material cases was described today by Florida Attorney General James Uthemeyer at a media briefing in Fort Myers. Those arrested included former LaBelle resident 46-year-old Jason Harrison of Jacksonville, 41-year-old Kevin Sheffield of Naples and 34-year-old Travis Montgomery of Bradenton....Read More
[ad_1] A cybercrime gang known for conducting ransomware attacks on computer systems around the world is saying it cracked Cobb County government’s networks recently that led to 10 individuals being affected, according to a published report. A cybersecurity website said it found this graphic on the dark website of a cybercriminal organization claiming it hacked...Read More
[ad_1] TURLOCK – California Attorney General Rob Bonta in partnership with the recently established Sacramento Regional Human Trafficking Task Force (Sac HTTF), today announced the arrest of 12 individuals for allegedly attempting to contact a minor for sex and other related crimes. The arrests are the result of a partnership between state and local law enforcement and have...Read More
[ad_1] The Guyana Police Force has announced its intention to appeal a decision by the Mahaicony Magistrate’s Court to grant bail to businessman Dennis Persaud, who has been charged under the Cyber Crime Act for allegedly inciting acts of terrorism. Persaud, 37, residing at Lot 5, West Strathavon, Cane Grove, East Coast Demerara, was arrested...Read More
[ad_1] ALLEGHANY COUNTY, VA (WSET) — An alleged sexual predator from Oklahoma is facing charges thanks in part to work done by investigators with Virginia’s Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office. On August 2, investigators with the office began an online conversation with a man who was later identified as James A. Janis. At the time, Janis...Read More
[ad_1] Cybercrime , Events , Fraud Management & Cybercrime FBI’s Sanjay Virmani Discusses Recent FBI Takedowns Tom Field (SecurityEditor) • May 2, 2025
Sanjay Virmani, special agent in charge, FBI, San Francisco
Developing strong relationships with private sector and international partner organizations is vital for tackling cybercrime. A proactive approach...Read More
[ad_1] ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – A group of parent advocates held “A Day of Action” on Tuesday. They joined ParentsTogether to ask Facebook parent company Meta for more security features and parental controls. They sent a letter to Meta over a year ago and said they had not received a response. Stephen Carnes,...Read More
