Top cybersecurity officials within the UK government and the National Health Service (NHS) are asking CEOs of tech suppliers to pledge their allegiance to sound security by signing a public charter. The letter refers to ransomware being an “endemic” threat to the NHS, with several disasters hitting healthcare facilities and the health org’s supply chain...Read More
New Delhi, Trained in new criminal laws, cybercrime countermeasures, unarmed combat techniques and commando tactics, 1,308 newly recruited male constables have passed out from the Delhi Police Academy, an official statement said on Monday. 1,308 recruits trained in commando, cybercrime pass out from Delhi Police Academy The total strength of constables to be recruited in...Read More
Australian authorities have cracked down on a Queenslander allegedly involved in cybercrime. The accused, Shane Stephen Duffy, had amassed a fortune using hacking techniques over more than a decade. His luck finally ran out with the District Court of Queensland in April 20ordering the forfeiture of more than $4.5 million worth of assets, including a...Read More
Cybersecurity firm DTEX has compared North Korea’s cybercrime operations to a mafia organization controlled by Kim Jong Un. The operations involve a global network of North Korean technologists who infiltrate Fortune 500 companies and launder money to support Kim’s nuclear and ballistic missile ambitions. What Happened: North Korea has intensified its strategy this year by enlisting...Read More
In recent weeks, a string of major cyber-attacks have hit well-known UK retailers, sending a clear message: even large, well-resourced organisations are not immune. While details about the incidents remain sparse – as is often the case while investigations are ongoing – it’s believed that a notorious hacking group known as Scattered Spider is responsible,...Read More
Hyderabad: Catching them is one thing, but keeping them in check is the real challenge. In a troubling trend, criminals involved in cyber and drug-related offences are managing to secure bail and then disappearing only to restart their illegal activities elsewhere. Official data says 1,942 drug-related cases were registered in Telangana last year, leading to...Read More
Ransomware gangs have attacked hospitals and healthcare organizations with greater frequency because they know they have a good chance of getting paid, industry analysts say. Some cyberattackers will take down a system’s computers and electronic records, and won’t relinquish control until a ransom is paid. Attackers also often seek private health information that is highly...Read More
The UK is in the midst of a retail cybercrime spree. Harrods, Co-Op and the iconic Marks & Spencer (M&S) have all fallen victim to large-scale cyberattacks. While Harrods stores and its website remained open following its breach, M&S wasn’t so fortunate. As early as February, attackers infiltrated M&S’s systems, with immediate repercussions. M&S suspended...Read More
Cuttack: The Odisha Cyber Police under UPD Cuttack has achieved a significant breakthrough against cybercrime by busting an online fraud case involving a fake ‘VIP trading account’ scam. The police arrested one person in connection with the case. According to DCP Khilari Rishikesh Dnyandeo, “A case was registered in the Cyber Police Station in Cuttack...Read More
AI systems can sometimes produce outputs that are incorrect or misleading, a phenomenon known as hallucinations. These errors can range from minor inaccuracies to misrepresentations that can misguide decision-making processes. Real world implications “If a company’s AI agent leverages outdated or inaccurate data, AI hallucinations might fabricate non-existent vulnerabilities or misinterpret threat intelligence, leading to...Read More
