Sowore Alleges Police Brutality, Denies Forgery and Cybercrime Charges in Detention Saga | #cybercrime | #infosec

Human rights activist and Sahara Reporters founder, Omoyele Sowore, has accused the Nigeria Police Force of brutality, wrongful detention, and harassment, following his recent arrest and release. Speaking during an interview on ARISE NEWS on Monday, Sowore appeared with his arm in a sling, alleging that it was broken during his time in police custody. […]

Maven backs cybersecurity firm Blueskytec | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

CybersecurityInvestment Bath-based cybersecurity firm Blueskytec has raised £1.5m in funding to accelerate the rollout of its technology across national infrastructure. The investment, backed by Maven Capital Partners via the British Business Bank’s South West Investment Fund, is set to fuel the company’s growth as demand rises from operators in sectors including defence, civil nuclear and […]

DarkBit Hackers Target VMware ESXi Servers to Deploy Ransomware and Encrypt VMDK Files | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

A sophisticated ransomware attack by a previously unknown cybercriminal group called “DarkBit” has targeted a major organization’s VMware ESXi infrastructure, encrypting critical virtual machine files and raising concerns about potential state-sponsored cyber warfare. The incident, which occurred following geopolitical tensions in late January 2023, demonstrates how ransomware groups are increasingly targeting enterprise virtualization platforms to […]

Hackers post stolen St. Paul data online as efforts to reset city employee passwords surge forward | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #hacker

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – For the second day, a steady stream of St. Paul employees streamed in and out of Roy Wilkins Auditorium, which had been quickly converted to a password reset center. Eighty laptops were set up in two rows, accommodating the same number of people every 30 minutes. Out of 3,500 […]

Indonesia considers Roblox ban over child safety concerns, ‘immoral’ content | #childsafety | #kids | #chldern | #parents | #schoolsafey

Indonesia’s government is reportedly considering a ban on Roblox, the widely used online game-creation platform, after the education minister warned that it could expose children to violence and other harmful behaviours. “There is a lot of violence in the game. Sometimes children don’t understand that what they see isn’t real,” Indonesian education minister Abdul Mu’ti […]

Embargo Ransomware Laundering $34M in Crypto Since April | #ransomware | #cybercrime

Since April 2024, the Embargo ransomware group has moved over $34 million in cryptocurrency, according to reports from blockchain intelligence firms and cybersecurity researchers [1][2][3]. The group’s activities have primarily targeted U.S. hospitals, pharmaceutical networks, and critical infrastructure, with some ransom demands reaching up to $1.3 million [1]. Affected entities include American Associated Pharmacies, Memorial […]

Clayton Co. arrests teacher for cybercrimes | Oelwein Daily Register | #cybercrime | #infosec

An Iowa teacher from Lake Mills has been arrested on child exploitation charges by the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office following a cybercrime investigation. Clayton County Sheriff Brent W. Ostrander reported Skylar William Hudnut Ahrens, 36, was arrested Friday after his undercover deputies posed as a 15-year-old girl on a social media platform. Ahrens is a […]

Back-to-school safety: Drivers urged to pay attention in school zones | #schoolsaftey #kids #parents #children

Back-to-school safety for students, residents The Texas Department of Transportation is urging drivers to stay alert and slow down as students head back to school. This comes as hundreds more students compared to last year are expected to head to Hays CISD campuses this year. HAYS COUNTY, Texas – The Texas Department of Transportation is […]

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