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. Repeat offender nabbed in ₹7 crore cyber fraud case after 8-month manhunt Eight months after duping...Read More

A dangerous ransomware operation dubbed Interlock has escalated its focus on defense contractors and their supply chains, jeopardizing sensitive military logistics, intellectual property, and national security. First observed in September 2024, the group employs “big-game hunting” tactics-targeting high-value organizations-and double extortion, stealing data before encrypting systems. Recent victims include AMTEC, a U.S.-based manufacturer of lethal...Read More

The percentage of companies impacted by ransomware attacks has slightly declined from 75% to 69%, but the threat remains substantial, according to a report from Veeam. This decrease is attributed to improved preparation and resilience practices, as well as increased collaboration between IT and security teams.  However, as ransomware attacks from both established groups and...Read More

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase said Thursday it had been hacked by cyber thieves demanding a $20 million ransom not to publicly release stolen customer data in a breach that could cost the company up to $400 million. “Cyber criminals bribed and recruited a group of rogue overseas support agents to steal Coinbase customer data to facilitate...Read More

By Doni Brass Small businesses make up 90% of all companies worldwide and account for half of global GDP. Yet despite their importance, many lack the cybersecurity expertise and resources to fend off a rising tide of digital threats. Related: Protecting lateral networks in SMBs Rich in sensitive data and often connected to larger supply...Read More

MAYNARDVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – In rural East Tennessee, cybersecurity isn’t always at the top of the list of things people are concerned about. Within the city of Maynardville, leaders disagree. Maynardville was just awarded nearly $50,000 in federal grant funding to upgrade their cybersecurity defense through the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program. “If you’re...Read More

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. — A “cyber incident” that took place in February in Anne Arundel County has now been confirmed as a ransomware attack. The county became aware of suspicious activity affecting certain systems within the county’s computer network. An investigation by the county was immediately launched. Officials say the the incident originated externally...Read More

Three major British retailers recently attacked, resulting in huge damage. Now the self-same scum’s spotlighting stores in  the  States. Google’s Mandiant threat intelligence team issued this dire warning yesterday. The scrotes appear to be UNC3944, a/k/a “Scattered Spider,” a casual confederacy of criminals wielding DragonForce ransomware.“Shields up, U.S. retailers,” quipped Mandiant’s chief analyst. In today’s SB  Blogwatch, we...Read More

The ransomware group that hit UK retailers Marks & Spencer, the Co-op, and Harrods over the past few weeks now aims to target retailers in the United States, according to the Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG).”The U.S. retail sector is currently being targeted in ransomware and extortion operations that ‘we suspect’ are linked to UNC3944, also...Read More

Do. Not. Click. ullstein bild via Getty Images Update, April 28, 2025: This story, originally published April 26, has been updated with news of further FBI cybersecurity warnings and alerts. Security experts have revealed that it takes, on average, just 60 seconds from getting attacked to being hacked. Malicious actors use everything from convincingly impersonating...Read More