Ransomware has become a favorite attack strategy for bad actors, with reports labeling it the most effective way for cybercriminals to monetize illegal access into networks. News of ransomware attacks appears daily. More troubling still are predictions that ransomware gangs are becoming more adept at using AI, and well-funded ones could soon use agentic […]
James Grant & Annabel Amos BBC News, Northamptonshire BBC Paul Abbott, a former Knights of Old director, now helps businesses prevent ransomware attacks after the firm’s 2023 collapse The director of a 160-year-old haulage firm put out of business by a cyber-attack has urged companies to be on their guard. Paul Abbott was on the […]
Reporting Cybercrime If you are a Pennsylvania citizen who is the victim of a cybercrime, report the crime to your local law enforcement agency. If you are a Pennsylvania citizen who is victim of a cybercrime and experienced monetary loss because of the crime, report the crime to: your local law enforcement agency, and the […]
On May 23, 2024, Skyline High School held its graduation ceremony on its school grounds in Oakland, California. What should have been a celebratory occasion turned violent in an all-too-familiar way. Just as the ceremony was wrapping up, a dispute escalated into gunfire, leaving three people wounded. Three minors—one armed with a Glock handgun—fled the […]
Advocates in Tulsa say they are seeing a rise in teenagers being targeted by online predators and are urging parents to recognize the risks and take steps to protect their children. Police reported that a 13-year-old girl recently ran away from home after communicating with a 21-year-old man on Snapchat. Such incidents are part of […]
Cyber threat intelligence firm PRODAFT detailed the Nebulous Mantis (a.k.a. Cuba, STORM-0978, Tropical Scorpius, UNC2596), a Russian-speaking cyber espionage group that has actively deployed the RomCom remote access trojan (RAT) and Hancitor loader in targeted campaigns since mid-2019. Operating with geopolitical motives, the group primarily focuses on critical infrastructure, government agencies, political leaders, and NATO-related defense […]
The 2024 report on ‘Common Challenges in Cybercrime’ is a collaborative effort between Eurojust and Europol that addresses both persistent and emerging challenges in the realm of cybercrime. This year’s report provides updates on significant developments and introduces information about new legislative tools aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of measures for fighting cybercrime. The report […]
The ‘unofficial, less secure version’ of Signal app, reportedly known as TeleMessage, has announced a temporary suspension of its services following a security breach that allegedly exposed some of its users’ messages, a report has said. The app is said to have been used by former US National Security Adviser (NSA) Mike Waltz to discuss […]
GALVESTON, Texas — A federal lawsuit claims that two popular gaming platforms failed to protect a child in Galveston, Texas from an alleged predator. The victim’s mother said she uses parental controls on her children’s devices, but still, her 13-year-old daughter ended up sexually assaulted by a man she met on the children’s game Roblox […]
NetApp®, the intelligent data infrastructure company, announced new data security capabilities that help customers strengthen their cyber resiliency. Security teams can now leverage NetApp, the most secure storage on the planet, to take a proactive approach to data security at the storage layer and strengthen their overall security posture. Advancements in technology drive […]
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