The United Nations has launched a programme in Uzbekistan aimed at strengthening youth resilience to cybercrime and digital violence. The move highlights growing concerns over the risks posed by the rapid digitalisation of society. The initiative, a collaboration between the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), […]

Attacks involving ransomware totaled 479 last month, which is significantly lower than ransomware intrusions recorded between January and March, with the decline primarily due to the shutdown of RansomHub ransomware-as-a-service operation at the end of March, according to Infosecurity Magazine. Qilin was the dominant ransomware group in April, with the gang’s sharp increase in attacks […]

Faridabad, May 7 — In a rare move pointing to systemic negligence, three police personnel from the Cyber Crime Police Station in NIT, Faridabad, have been suspended for their failure to diligently investigate a cyber fraud case involving ₹1.38 crore. The suspension was ordered after DCP Central Usha submitted a report to DCP Headquarters Abhishek […]

The opening day of GISEC 2025 concluded with a compelling session titled ‘Strengthening National Cybersecurity Governance: Enhancing Coordination and Managing Complexities.’ This high-level panel brought together cybersecurity leaders from five nations, with Adel Darwish, Regional Director for the Arab States at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) serving as the moderator, to discuss strategies for building […]

German brewery Oettinger has allegedly become the target of a cyber attack in a move that has put confidential documents at stake. According to analysis from Cybernews, the ransomware crew calling itself Ransom House has claimed it has hit Oettinger which sees its Bavarian beers exported to many markets. The gang has also alleged that […]

A coordinated wave of cyberattacks has struck major UK retailers in recent weeks, with the DragonForce ransomware group claiming responsibility for breaches at Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and luxury department store Harrods.  These attacks have caused significant operational disruptions and financial losses, marking one of the most substantial cyber campaigns against British retail in recent […]

A senator on Thursday questioned whether the president’s pick to lead the FBI might harm cybercrime investigations with his plans for the bureau. At a nomination hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., asked Kash Patel about comments he made in September. “I’d shut down the FBI Hoover building on day one and […]

Ransomware attacks are not only increasing, they are evolving! In today’s times, these threats are becoming more sophisticated, more damaging, and harder to detect! If you are running a business, the main concern would not be if you will be targeted but when. Ransomware can halt your operations and corrupt vital data. It may also […]

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. Nearly 2,000 Cybercriminals Arrested in Haryana Within Three Months Haryana Police arrested over 1,900 cybercriminals in […]