Mailchimp has been attacked by the Everest ransomware group, although the damage does not seem to be severe, reports state. But Mailchimp says it didn’t happen. Everest claims it captured 943,536 rows of data in a 767 MB database, including internal company documents and personal customer information. This makes the dreaded Everest “a laughing...Read More
MillionPodcasts, who calls itself the ultimate destination for podcast media contacts, recently released a list of the best 100 cybercrime podcasts. The Cybercrime Magazine Podcast, listed at no. 4, has produced 4,721 episodes, the most of any podcast named by MillionPodcasts. The next closest, Cybersecurity Headlines, had 1,153 episodes. DarkNet Diaries, no. 1 on the MIllionPodcasts list,...Read More
The new school year is only a few days away, and as a reminder, the safety of students, staff, and visitors is a top priority in RISD. We have implemented several proactive measures to provide a safe and nurturing school environment that promotes student academic growth. These efforts include: All RISD students are required to...Read More
Wave of cyber incidents hits key Russian service providers A cyberattack on July 29, 2025, forced the closure of hundreds of pharmacies operated by the Stolichki and Neofarm chains across Russia. The incident disrupted payment systems and access to medication ordering platforms. On July 30, Stolichki confirmed that the outage was caused by a...Read More
With only 17 cybersecurity acquisitions in India to date, Swaroop’s message is clear: “This is India’s moment to lead in global security. The ambition is here. The timing is right.” Among the largest industry gatherings in India dedicated solely to cybersecurity, Accel’s summit served as a platform for knowledge exchange, ecosystem building, and cross-border collaboration....Read More
The ransomware landscape experienced a significant shift in the second quarter of 2025 as Qilin ransomware emerged as the dominant threat following the unexpected collapse of RansomHub, previously the most prolific ransomware-as-a-service operation. This transition has reshaped the cybercriminal ecosystem, with Qilin capitalizing on the vacuum left by RansomHub’s abrupt cessation of operations in early...Read More
The Top Ten cyber crime news summaries on The420 are meticulously curated by Future Crime Researchers from the Future Crime Research Foundation (FCRF) and powered by Algoritha Security Pvt. Ltd. These summaries feature the most critical cyber crime developments from around the world. Keep reading—and stay safe. 1. Lucknow City’s First Mobile Malware Cyber...Read More
MELBOURNE – An Australian appeals court on Thursday ruled against X Corp., rejecting a challenge to a safety watchdog’s demands for details on how the Elon Musk -owned company was combating widespread child exploitation material on its platform. Three federal court judges unanimously rejected X’s appeal against a federal court decision in October last year...Read More
Hackers escalate attacks using increasingly sophisticated social engineering tactics On July 29, 2025, the United States, Canada, and Australia issued an updated joint advisory on Scattered Spider, an English-speaking cybercriminal group whose activity has surged in recent months. Financially motivated, the group has recently targeted retail chains and airlines, severely disrupting their operations. According...Read More
HYDERABAD: Hyderabad Cybercrime police booked developers of over 35 mobile applications for allegedly promoting obscene video interactions in exchange for money. According to the complaint, the apps claiming to be dating platforms allow users to create free profiles but require the purchase of tokens or chips to initiate video calls with listed female profiles. Once...Read More
