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 Cobb...Read More
COBB COUNTY, Ga. — A Georgia cybersecurity expert says computer hackers have posted confidential information swiped in a March ransomware attack on the Cobb County government. The government says the thieves have demanded a ransom and set a Friday deadline for Cobb to pay it. At the time, Cobb County government downplayed its impact. On...Read More
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 on...Read More
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 ensures...Read More
While the retailer was initially quick to inform customers of the breach, subsequent updates have been lacking. Friday’s message from chief executive Stuart Machin saying sorry is the first public statement from the company for a week and only the third one it has put out in total. And there was no mention of when...Read More
When someone stole more than a terabyte of data from Disney last year, it was believed to be the work of Russian hacktivists protesting for artist rights. We now know it was actually a 25-year-old California resident. Ryan Mitchell Kramer has agreed to plead guilty to one count of accessing a computer and obtaining information,...Read More
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 Cobb...Read More
The Co-op cyberattack is far worse than initially reported, with the company now confirming that data was stolen for a significant number of current and past customers. “As a result of ongoing forensic investigations, we now know that the hackers were able to access and extract data from one of our systems,” Co-op told BleepingComputer....Read More
