The FBI is set to report that ransomware was the most pervasive cybersecurity threat to US critical infrastructure during the year of 2024. As Reuters reports, complaints of ransomware attacks against critical sectors have jumped 9% over the previous year. The annual report from the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) will reveal that the...Read More
Organized groups of Nigerian cybercriminals are contacting American kids via social media and gaming, befriending them, and exchanging nude photos with them. When they have the American child’s likeness, they blackmail them, demanding money. That was just one of the disturbing revelations during a hearing on cybersecurity in Northampton Monday, convened by Bucks County Sheriff...Read More
Dive Brief: The Biden administration will back a controversial United Nations cybercrime treaty, which has come under fire by certain U.S. legislators and digital rights advocates who are concerned the international agreement will expose political dissidents and other groups to abuse by authoritarian regimes. The treaty, originally proposed by Russia, calls for international cooperation to...Read More
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To report a cyber incident, credit unions may contact the NCUA through the following channels: Cyberattacks and cybersecurity vulnerabilities pose significant risks to the financial system. Because of vulnerabilities within the credit union industry and the broader financial system to potential cyberattacks, cybersecurity is one of the NCUA’s top supervisory priorities and a top-tier risk...Read More
M&S breach may have been a Scattered Spider ransomware attack The cyber incident affecting major UK retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) has been linked to a ransomware attack by the notorious Scattered Spider hacking group. Last week, M&S disclosed a cyber incident that led to systems being taken offline. Just days later, it then disabled...Read More
Several DuPage County offices, including the courthouse, were affected by a ransomware attack, officials say. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com, 2023 Several DuPage County offices were the victims of a ransomware attack, officials announced on Monday. County officials say the attack affected the sheriff’s office, the 18th Judicial Circuit Court and the DuPage County Circuit Court Clerk’s...Read More
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. Cyber Crime Police Busts Investment Frauds Worth Over Rs 11 Crore, Four Arrested The Cyber Crime...Read More
