[ad_1] The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released its Internet Crime Report 2024, highlighting US$16.6 billion in losses reported to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) over the past year. Fraud accounted for the majority of these losses, while ransomware remained the most pervasive threat to critical infrastructure, with complaints increasing by 9 percent compared...Read More

[ad_1] Pre-school teacher among 8 men arrested in sex predator sting Investigators with the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office have arrested eight men accused of using the internet to try to exploit children and it was later discovered that one of the suspects is a local pre-school teacher. FOX 5’s Shomari Stone is live in Rockville...Read More

[ad_1] 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. Cybercrime Case Filed for Defaming Telangana Chief Minister on Social Media Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police...Read More

[ad_1] By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Mar 21, 2025 / 12:00 pm The Vatican is collaborating with tech leaders and companies, governmental institutions, scholars, and nongovernmental organizations to fight “a war on two frontiers” — the sexual abuse and exploitation of children in person and online, including in the sphere of artificial intelligence (AI). “We...Read More

[ad_1] John Robert Touhey mugshot, courtesy of the Jefferson County Prison. BROOKVILLE, Pa. (EYT) – A Cleveland truck driver faces multiple felony charges after allegedly attempting to meet someone he believed was a 15-year-old girl for sex, according to the Brookville Borough Police Department. Court documents indicate that 40-year-old John Robert Touhey was arrested on...Read More

[ad_1] A massive law enforcement operation coordinated by Europol and led by the London Metropolitan Police has taken down LabHost, a notorious phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform responsible for enabling tens of thousands of cybercriminals around the world. Between April 14 and April 17, 2024, authorities conducted raids at 70 locations globally, arresting 37 suspects, including four...Read More

[ad_1] Two Bay Area chat and gaming companies are being sued for allegedly facilitating child sexual exploitation and abuse. The suit claims San Mateo-based Roblox and San Francisco-based Discord allowed online predators to find victims. “Both Roblox and Discord, we allege, were negligent in the services they provided to our client, a 13-year-old boy,” said...Read More

[ad_1] Generative AI (GenAI) enhances industries by offering capabilities that range from creating human-like text to generating lifelike images and videos. However, as businesses increasingly adopt GenAI to drive innovation, the need for robust governance and cybersecurity measures has never been more critical. GenAI’s dual nature—both a tool for advancement and a potential source of...Read More

[ad_1] Revealed during SANS Institute’s much-anticipated annual RSA keynote, this year’s insights highlight emerging threats from ICS ransomware to AI regulatory risks. Heather Barnhart presenting the importance of logging. “We cannot let dark periods be the ultimate threat” Bethesda, MD, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Each year, the SANS Institute’s must-see keynote session at...Read More

[ad_1] Security experts have issued a red alert warning to everyone who has a PayPal account. This year, there has been an increase in cybercriminals attempting to use the site to defraud individuals, and users are being cautioned to exercise vigilance. PayPal has issued ten additional guidelines that are important to know if you use...Read More