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. Sambhajinagar Cyber Crime Branch Flags 750 Posts, Seeks Action Against 60 Social Media Handles Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar’s...Read More

As technology advances and new innovations and software tools emerge to make our daily tasks easier, they are also, unfortunately, benefiting cybercriminals.We often share our passwords and personal information online whenever prompted, but should we still be doing that? A massive dark web leak has exposed 1.7 billion passwords, with infostealer activity surging by 500%...Read More

Microsoft’s Elite Cybersecurity Unit: The Secret Guardians of Digital Frontiers In the shadowy realm of cybersecurity, a secretive team of digital detectives at Microsoft has been quietly waging war against some of the world’s most sophisticated hackers. Known as the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center, or MSTIC (pronounced “mystic”), this elite unit has emerged as a...Read More

Technological advancements create new opportunities for criminals to exploit the internet’s speed, convenience, and anonymity. The resulting cyber threats know no borders, causing harm and posing real threats to victims worldwide. National authorities are taking measures to combat this growing threat, but often face challenges in keeping pace with the rapidly changing technical environment. Prosecutors...Read More

The abuse of the Cybersecurity Act has continued to attract condemnation in Nigeria. Recently, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) decried this state of affairs.   According to the groups, government uses the Act to intimidate and harass journalists, activists, critics and other Nigerians peacefully expressing their views...Read More

Cybercrime in Nepal has exploded over the past five years, with complaints rising more than sixfold. In the fiscal year 2019-20, the Nepal Police Cyber Bureau recorded just over 2,300 complaints. By 2024, that figure soared to 19,730. The spike reflects both the growing digital footprint of Nepalis and the expanding tactics of online criminals....Read More

Note on the update: The text has been revised to reflect the updated timeline for the UN General Assembly’s consideration of the convention, which is now expected at the end of this year. The update also emphasizes that states should reject the convention. Additionally, a new section outlines the risks associated with broad evidence-sharing, particularly...Read More

Join CSIS on October 4 for a virtual discussion on the impact of the United Nations Convention on Cybercrime and some of the myths surrounding it. The discussion will include Amb. (ret.) Deborah McCarthy, U.S. Lead Negotiator to the Cybercrime Treaty, Chris Painter, President of the Global Forum on Cyber Expertise Foundation, Amb. Claudio Miguel Peguero...Read More

In a recent cybersecurity incident, a significant data breach at a human resources firm has exposed the personal information of hundreds of thousands of Americans, increasing their vulnerability to identity theft and fraud. What Happened: Maryland-based firm Kelly Benefits revealed a major data breach impacting 413,032 individuals in a filing with the Office of the Maine Attorney General. The company’s internal...Read More

Masimo Corporation files new report with the SEC confirming attack It says it suffered a cyberattack that crippled operations No threat actors claimed responsibility yet Masimo Corporation has confirmed suffering a cyberattack which crippled its operation and forced it to shut down parts of its infrastructure to address the problem. In a new 8-K form...Read More