Identity fraud hit record levels in the final quarter of 2024, driven by the rise of easily accessible AI tools, according to the annual ID Fraud Report by IDScan.net. Fake IDs are now sold on the dark web for as little as $5, with banks remaining the primary target. Using stolen personal information for financial […]
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. Goa Sees Surge in Cybercrimes Targeting Senior […]
West Linn, Milwaukie police child predator sting leads to indictment of Portland man Published 11:52 am Monday, June 2, 2025 A Portland man was arrested in Clackamas County May 22 for online sexual corruption of a child The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office Interagency Taskforce arrested a 42-year-old Portland man last month after the man traveled […]
Scammers are using AI tools to create increasingly convincing ways to trick victims into sending money, and to access the personal information needed to commit identity theft. Deepfakes mean they can impersonate the voice of a friend or family member, and even fake a video call with them! The result can be criminals taking out […]
When it comes to risk assessment across industrial cybersecurity environments, it is no longer a procedural formality. It is increasingly becoming an operational discipline that demands fluency in both system interdependencies and adversarial behavior. For industrial firms, this means moving beyond abstract threat modeling toward assessments that are specific, consequence-driven, and deeply tied to how […]
Last Updated:June 15, 2025, 09:36 IST Actor Ariel Winter, known for her role on Modern Family, posed as a 12-year-old girl to help catch a sexual predator in a sting operation with a non-profit organization. Ariel Winter, best known for Modern Family, went undercover as a 12-year-old girl in the true crime series SOSA Undercover. […]
BALDWINSVILLE, N.Y. — The YMCA of Central New York is facing tough questions after confirming that Ryan Pontello, a registered sex offender now accused of sexually abusing a 5-year-old girl, was a member of its Northwest Family YMCA in Baldwinsville despite daily screenings meant to prevent exactly that. Pontello, 33, is in jail facing multiple […]
AUSTIN, Texas — After a series of recent attempted child abductions across central Texas, families might be searching for ways to keep their children safe. “My kids are grown, but we had those conversations when they were growing up, but it’s still a problem,” said Diane, a parent and Grandparent. She’s referring to conversations about […]
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 14, 2025 5:52 pm Updated June 14, 2025 5:53 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size WestJet says a “cybersecurity incident” is affecting access to some of its servers and software systems. The Calgary-based airline says its operations are nonetheless running safely, and […]
WestJet is probing a cybersecurity incident involving the airline’s internal systems and app. In a news release issued Friday (June 13), the carrier said several people trying to access its services have faced “restricted access” as a result of the incident. “We have activated specialized internal teams in cooperation with law enforcement and Transport Canada […]
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