The notorious LockBit ransomware group, once considered one of the world’s most prolific cyber extortion rings, has itself become the victim of a major cyberattack. On May 7, attackers breached and defaced the group’s dark web sites, leaking a trove of operational data and internal chats in a stunning turn of events that sent shockwaves...Read More
As AI-powered cybercrime targets 87% of global businesses, criminals are using deepfakes and smart … More attacks to bypass our traditional defenses at an unprecedented scale. Adobe Stock Suspicious email links, too-good-to-be-true crypto opportunities, and those infamous foreign prince scams promising millions in your inbox. We’ve all encountered these classic cons, and many of us...Read More
In a significant shift within the cybercriminal ecosystem, Qilin ransomware group has surged to prominence in April 2025, orchestrating 74 cyber attacks globally according to the latest threat intelligence report. This dramatic rise follows the unexpected disappearance of RansomHub, which had dominated the ransomware landscape since early 2024 but claimed just three attacks in April...Read More
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. Thoothukudi Man Arrested for Digital Fraud of ₹17 Lakh A fraudster posing as a cybercrime officer...Read More
The notorious LockBit ransomware operation has suffered a significant breach. Attackers defaced their dark web infrastructure and leaking a comprehensive database containing sensitive operational details on May 7. The hack represents a major blow to one of the world’s most prolific ransomware groups. Visitors to LockBit’s dark web sites are now greeted with a defiant...Read More
The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), operating under the Ministry of Home Affairs, held a high-level meeting with officials from Thailand to discuss pressing concerns in cybercrime enforcement and human exploitation across Southeast Asia. Background: Cyber Slavery and Scam Compounds in Southeast AsiaExpert View: “International Collaboration is the Only Way Forward” While no individual names...Read More
Organisations across Australia and New Zealand are increasingly confronted with the challenge of bridging the cybersecurity talent shortage with 69 per cent of ICT professional occupations in shortage, a gap that compounds concern as the complexity of cyberthreats continues to evolve.(1) Faced with a finite talent pool, businesses must find innovative ways to maintain their...Read More
As in life, the important things in business aren’t always the most exciting. You hardly get a thrill from doing the bins or making sure you lock the door behind you on the way to work. Yet, like the peace of mind these acts give, a solid backup strategy is vital for any company’s tech...Read More
Organizations across Southeast Asia are facing a concerning rise in ransomware attacks, with businesses in the region experiencing an average of 400 attempted attacks per day in 2024, according to international cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. Ransomware, as the name suggests, is a malicious software designed to block access to a computer system or encrypt its data...Read More
It’s not often that we get to share good news, so we wanted to grab this opportunity and showcase some progress made by law enforcement actions against cybercrime with you. Europol notified us about the take-down of two of the largest cybercrime forums in the world. With over 10 million users, Nulled and Cracked serviced...Read More
