Guwahati: Indian army and Assam police launch crackdown on ghost SIM which were used from bases in Assam, Rajasthan, and Telangana for Cyber-crimes and other anti-National activities including sensitive information gathering by agents sitting in Pakistan. As many as 21 people are picked up in this connection. A defence spokesperson said an actionable Information was...Read More
An Alabama man has been sentenced to 14 months in jail for his part in 2024’s hack of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Twitter account, which increased the value of Bitcoin by $2,000. The man and his co-conspirators used their ill-gotten access to post that Bitcoin ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds)—a type of investment vehicle long...Read More
News “These certifications are typically pursued by adult learners or professionals already in the IT field,” said MCCTC Superintendent John Zehentbauer. Five students within Mahoning County Career Technical Center (MCCTC)’s Computer Networking and Cybersecurity Program have earned industry certifications. “These certifications are typically pursued by adult learners or professionals already in the IT field,” said...Read More
A sophisticated ransomware campaign specifically targeting and mocking supporters of Elon Musk has been identified by cybersecurity experts. The attack, identified as a variant of Fog Ransomware, employs multi-stage PowerShell scripts and Netlify-hosted payloads to execute its malicious code. This campaign represents a concerning evolution in politically-themed malware that combines financial motivation with satirical commentary....Read More
Guwahati: In a significant breakthrough, the Assam Police, in a coordinated operation with the Indian Army’s Gajraj Military Intelligence, have dismantled a large nationwide cybercrime syndicate with links to Pakistan. Dubbed ‘Operation GHOST SIM,’ the crackdown targeted a sophisticated racket utilizing fraudulently obtained SIM cards for a range of illegal activities, including cyber fraud and...Read More
Adilabad: Cyber criminals are using new methods to cheat people in the present society said superintendent of police Akhil Mahajan. He said that cyber crimes can be stopped only with the awareness and alertness of people. He said that at present, the APK files on social media on Telegram on WhatsApp are like mobile control...Read More
A devastating ransomware attack has forced Knights of Old, a 160-year-old haulage firm based in Kettering, Northamptonshire, into administration, resulting in 730 job losses and prompting a stark warning from its director to other businesses. Paul Abbott, who served on the board at Knights of Old, revealed that despite believing they had robust security measures...Read More
Anatomy of a Market Shock: How a SIM Swap Breached the SEC and Jolted Bitcoin In January 2024, a sophisticated attack on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s X (formerly Twitter) account sent shockwaves through both the cryptocurrency market and the regulatory community. The culprit, Eric Council Jr., a 26-year-old from Alabama, was sentenced Friday...Read More
Check out a study that outlines the risks and benefits of open-source AI tools. Meanwhile, the NCSC unpacks use cases for new, alternative encryption technologies. Plus, ISACA urges orgs to begin their post-quantum cryptography migration. And get the latest on assessing software products’ security; cyber attacks against critical infrastructure; and more! Dive into six things...Read More
The Interlock Ransomware group has emerged as a significant adversary targeting defense contractors and their intricate supply chain networks. First identified in September 2024, Interlock has rapidly shifted from opportunistic attacks across sectors like healthcare and technology to highly targeted assaults on the defense industrial base. A recent attack on National Defense Corporation (NDC) and...Read More
