Four hackers in their 20s have been arrested in France for their suspected involvement in the notorious dark web forum BreachForums. In an official statement on June 25, Laure Beccuau, a State Prosecutor, revealed that the four hackers were arrested on June 23 by the Paris Police Prefecture’s Cybercrime Unit, or Brigade de lutte contre...Read More
Rising cybersecurity threats and attacks are compelling industrial environments to develop high-performing cyber teams capable of effectively counter evolving attack vectors. Progressively, success in this landscape goes beyond merely employing technical experts; it requires building resilient, agile teams equipped to anticipate, detect, and respond swiftly to emerging threats. Companies also need to maintain heightened vigilance...Read More
The Top Ten cyber crime news summaries on The420 are meticulously curated by Future Crime Researchers from the Future Crime Research Foundation (FCRF) and powered by Algoritha Security Pvt. Ltd. These summaries feature the most critical cyber crime developments from around the world. Keep reading—and stay safe. 1. Noida Cyber Fraud: Three Arrested in ₹3.26...Read More
A cyberattack on Glasgow City Council is causing massive disruption with a slew of its digital services unavailable. The local authority has confirmed the attack started on June 19 and attributed it to a supply chain issue involving a third-party contractor’s supplier. A council statement said: “Early in the morning of Thursday 19th June 2025,...Read More
REUTERS/KACPER PEMPEL/FILE PHOTO A man holds a laptop computer as cyber code is projected on him in this illustration picture, in May 2017. Tech companies Google and Palo Alto Networks are sounding the alarm over the “Scattered Spider” hacking group’s interest in the aviation sector. WASHINGTON >> Tech companies Google and Palo Alto Networks are...Read More
Cybercrime Squad detectives have arrested and charged a 27-year-old former student for orchestrating a multi-year cyberattack campaign against Western Sydney University (WSU). The hacker faces 20 criminal charges following a police operation that uncovered computer equipment and mobile devices used in the attacks. The breaches, occurring since 2021, involved unauthorized access, data exfiltration, and threats...Read More
Even IT pros are susceptible to hackers these days. According to an FBI warning, a notorious cybercriminal group known as Scattered Spider is deceiving IT help desks into targeting the US airline industry. Scattered Spider gained attention in 2023 for hacking both MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment within a week of each other. “These actors rely on social...Read More
Cybercrime figures fell in Scotland over the course of the last year but have not returned to pre-pandemic levels, new annual crime statistics have shown. An estimated 14,120 cyber-crimes were recorded by the police in Scotland in 2024-25, a fall of 2,770 crimes (or 16%) compared to the estimated volume for 2023-24 (16,890), the Recorded...Read More
As cyber threats grow more complex and personal across Africa, a new push for justice is calling governments, tech companies, and communities to act together. At the Internet Governance Forum 2025 in Lillestrøm, Norway, experts and policymakers gathered to confront the escalating issue of cybercrime across Africa, marked by the launch of the research report...Read More
Multinational grocery and retail megacorp Ahold Delhaize says upwards of 2.2 million people had their data compromised during its November cyberattack with personal, financial and health details among the trove. Ahold Delhaize operates a network of stores in Europe and the US via brands including Food Lion, Stop & Shop and Giant. It also has...Read More
