Cybersecurity firm DTEX has compared North Korea’s cybercrime operations to a mafia organization controlled by Kim Jong Un. The operations involve a global network of North Korean technologists who infiltrate Fortune 500 companies and launder money to support Kim’s nuclear and ballistic missile ambitions. What Happened: North Korea has intensified its strategy this year by enlisting […]

In recent weeks, a string of major cyber-attacks have hit well-known UK retailers, sending a clear message: even large, well-resourced organisations are not immune. While details about the incidents remain sparse – as is often the case while investigations are ongoing – it’s believed that a notorious hacking group known as Scattered Spider is responsible, […]

Hyderabad: Catching them is one thing, but keeping them in check is the real challenge. In a troubling trend, criminals involved in cyber and drug-related offences are managing to secure bail and then disappearing only to restart their illegal activities elsewhere. Official data says 1,942 drug-related cases were registered in Telangana last year, leading to […]

Ransomware gangs have attacked hospitals and healthcare organizations with greater frequency because they know they have a good chance of getting paid, industry analysts say. Some cyberattackers will take down a system’s computers and electronic records, and won’t relinquish control until a ransom is paid. Attackers also often seek private health information that is highly […]

The UK is in the midst of a retail cybercrime spree. Harrods, Co-Op and the iconic Marks & Spencer (M&S) have all fallen victim to large-scale cyberattacks. While Harrods stores and its website remained open following its breach, M&S wasn’t so fortunate.  As early as February, attackers infiltrated M&S’s systems, with immediate repercussions. M&S suspended […]

Cuttack: The Odisha Cyber Police under UPD Cuttack has achieved a significant breakthrough against cybercrime by busting an online fraud case involving a fake ‘VIP trading account’ scam. The police arrested one person in connection with the case. According to DCP Khilari Rishikesh Dnyandeo, “A case was registered in the Cyber Police Station in Cuttack […]

AI systems can sometimes produce outputs that are incorrect or misleading, a phenomenon known as hallucinations. These errors can range from minor inaccuracies to misrepresentations that can misguide decision-making processes. Real world implications “If a company’s AI agent leverages outdated or inaccurate data, AI hallucinations might fabricate non-existent vulnerabilities or misinterpret threat intelligence, leading to […]

Imagine you’re an IT administrator and have just started your workday, getting ready to check the status of your organisation’s critical applications. But as you turn on your laptop, you see a chilling message: “Your files have been encrypted. To recover access, you must pay a ransom of $2 million in bitcoin.” The attack compromised […]

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. Cybercrime victims refunded ₹2.5 lakh after swift police action Cybercrime police in Pratapgarh successfully refunded ₹2.51 […]