Police warn of online child exploitation network ‘764’ that victimized Vernon girl – NBC Connecticut | #childpredator | #onlinepredator | #sextrafficing

Police are warning parents of an online child exploitation network that goes by the name “764.” Predators befriend children using online messaging and gaming platforms, according to investigators, and coerce them into violent acts. Back in late 2023 and early 2024, police said the international group victimized a teenage girl in Vernon, which resulted in […]

Criminal playbook for deepfake-enabled cybercrime | #cybercrime | #infosec

A new report is exposing the scale and maturity of deepfake-enabled cybercrime. As generative AI tools become more powerful, affordable, and accessible, cybercriminals are rapidly adopting them to support attacks, ranging from business fraud to extortion and identity theft. The report shows how deepfakes have moved beyond hype into real-world exploitation, undermining digital trust, exposing […]

Online sting operation nets several alleged predators, including a Fairfax Co. teacher | #childpredator | #onlinepredator | #sextrafficing

Investigators posed as children online and communicated with adults who expressed interest in meeting up for a sexual encounter. Seven men are facing a total of 25 felony charges. A Fairfax County, Virginia, teacher was among several people arrested in connection with a local sting operation targeting online predators. According to Fairfax County police, seven […]

teiss – News – Horizon Healthcare RCM discloses ransomware attack, sensitive data exfiltrated | #ransomware | #cybercrime

Horizon Healthcare RCM, a Crown Point, Indiana-based revenue cycle management firm, has confirmed it suffered a ransomware attack in late December 2024 that resulted in the exfiltration of sensitive data from its network. The company publicly disclosed the breach in July 2025 after completing a forensic investigation and review of affected files. According to Horizon, […]

UNLV clinic helping small businesses with free cybersecurity measures | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – Cybercrime is a threat for many Americans, including small businesses. More than 40% of small businesses were victims of a cyberattack in 2023, according to the SBA. A majority of them won’t survive because of the financial losses. Ali Qadri, who owns Iceberg Diamonds inside the Boulevard Mall, says cybersecurity […]

Report Reveals Local Governments Face Surge in Ransomware Attacks with Minimal Resources — Security Today | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

Report Reveals Local Governments Face Surge in Ransomware Attacks with Minimal Resources KnowBe4, the cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, recently released new research highlighting the critical cybersecurity challenges facing state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) governments. The report details how government organizations have become prime targets for cybercriminals while simultaneously facing […]

At U.S. request, France jails Russian basketball player Daniil Kasatkin on suspicion of ransomware conspiracy — Meduza | #ransomware | #cybercrime

A court in Paris has jailed Russian basketball player Daniil Kasatkin on suspicion of involvement in a hacker group’s extortion activities. The 26-year-old was arrested on June 21 at Charles de Gaulle airport at the request of the United States, which has charged him with conspiracy to commit computer fraud. According to American investigators, Kasatkin […]

Silence on Cyber Crimes Endangers Critical Infrastructure | #cybercrime | #infosec

Second-Place Winner in 2025 The Cyber Edge Writing Award. Improving trust in the cyber crime reporting process is paramount to the cyber defense of our nation’s critical infrastructure, as it allows law enforcement to disrupt and capture the criminal groups responsible for the attacks. By engaging in simple policy and procedure changes, law enforcement agencies […]

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