Court blocks Daniel Meli’s US extradition over alleged cybercrime | #cybercrime | #infosec

Ritratt: Facebook Tista’ taqra bil- Malti. Court has ruled against the extradition of Daniel Joe Meli, a 28-year-old resident of Żabbar, who stands accused of serious cybercrime offences by US authorities. Meli was arrested on 7 February 2024 for allegedly selling and training criminals in the use of Warzone, a sophisticated Remote Access Trojan (RAT) […]

How years-old cases against an accused online child predator came to a ‘reluctant’ end – InForum | #childpredator | #onlinepredator | #sextrafficing

RAY, N.D. — In the summer of 2022, investigators at the Williams County Sheriff’s Department in northwest North Dakota received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Several horrific images involving young children had allegedly been uploaded from an IP address associated with a device at a home in the town […]

International Anti-Ransomware Day 2025: Cyber leaders call for resilience against rising ransomware threats | #ransomware | #cybercrime

In early 2025, one of the most horrifying ransomware attacks struck a major healthcare conglomerate in South Asia, paralyzing over 200 hospitals and diagnostic centers across India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. The attack, attributed to the emerging RansomHub group, bypassed traditional defenses by exploiting stolen credentials and a zero-day vulnerability in a widely used hospital […]

​Manet, Sokha urge police to step up fight against cyber-crimes | #cybercrime | #infosec

Police dog handlers prepare for a May 16 parade which will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the birth of the National Police. National Police Two of the Kingdom’s top officials have raised concerns about online security challenges in 2025, identifying internet fraud as a major issue among several threats that require heightened attention from the […]

Bridging Borders in Cybersecurity: Igor Rudenko’s Experience in High-Profile Global Investigations | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

Igor Rudenko is a cybersecurity specialist with over a decade of experience in law enforcement and digital forensics. He focuses on investigating and prosecuting international cybercrime. His background uniquely combines prosecutorial work with technical expertise, enabling him to contribute to complex cases involving institutions across several continents. In this interview, he discusses how cybercrime is […]

AI is supercharging a ransomware boom | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

A new report has detailed how AI is fuelling the rapid development of global ransomware attacks, and warns that the proliferation of tailored LLMs is poised to significantly amplify cyber-criminals reach and impact. Kaspersky’s State of Ransomware Report 2025 has revealed that ransomware operators are becoming heavily reliant on AI  tools, particularly in malware development, […]

Hundreds of ‘online predators’ arrested by DOJ and FBI | #childpredator | #onlinepredator | #sextrafficing

WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation tracked down and arrested more than 200 people accused of sex crimes involving children during a five-day operation, officials announced Wednesday. What You Need To Know The Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation teamed up to track down and arrest […]

Cybercrime Escalates in 2025 as Hackers Target Everyday Devices with Sophisticated Attacks | #cybercrime | #infosec

The global cost of cybercrime is projected to reach $10.5 trillion annually by 2025, underscoring the unprecedented scale of digital threats in an increasingly connected world. This year has seen a dramatic shift in attacker tactics, with malicious actors exploiting vulnerabilities in everyday devices, from devices to medical implants, to implant-coordinated campaigns. As ransomware, AI-driven […]

Federal Child Welfare Rule Puts Social Justice Over Safety | #childsafety | #kids | #chldern | #parents | #schoolsafey

“The hope and intention is that we’re creating some equity around how we’re supporting family members caring for children that are in foster care.” That’s how Rebecca Jones Gaston, commissioner for the Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF), described one of her agency’s new rules to Time in 2023. The rule lets states create […]

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