SOUTHWEST RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA — A convicted felon accused of trying to arrange a sexual encounter with an underage girl — who was actually an undercover law enforcement officer involved in an online predator sting — must stand trial on multiple misdemeanor and felony offenses, a judge ruled Tuesday. Laith Fathi Sikta, 44, of Sacramento […]
In October 2023, the British Library reported a ransomware attack to us, which escalated because of the lack of multi-factor authentication on an administrator account. Following the incident, the British Library published a cyber incident review in March 2024, which provided an overview of the cyber-attack and key lessons learnt to help other organisations that […]
Although cybercrime is typically associated with cities, Karnataka’s rural regions have seen a dramatic rise in such offenses over the past two years. In 2022, 880 cases emerged from rural districts, but by 2024, that number had nearly doubled to 1,600. Tribal areas, too, saw a spike—from zero in 2022 to 12 incidents in 2024. […]
Living in a digital world means dealing with digital threats every day – and now, it is AT&T’s turn to step up its security game. AT&T just announced a major partnership with cybersecurity powerhouse Palo Alto Networks to deliver a next-gen solution that is all about keeping businesses safer online. The two companies are teaming up […]
Analysis of 300+ victims highlights the roles and industries most vulnerable to credential theft with 28% in Project Management SAN FRANCISCO, April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — KELA, a global leader in cyber threat and exposure intelligence solutions, today released a new report, Inside the Infostealer Epidemic: Exposing the Risks to Corporate Security. The report highlights […]
When we think of the beginning of the school day, many of us picture busses pulling up, kids on bikes, and walkers coming from all directions. Same thing happens during dismissal time and it can be hard to control. This process is universal for almost every school in the country. It is also a time […]
A Yukon teacher is under investigation after a group that’s dedicated to tracking down child predators confronted him at his home. The incident was captured on video. The viral video has drawn attention from concerned parents and the Oklahoma State Department of Education. Teacher: Who am I talking to that’s a child? OPP member: Who […]
While the company stays tight-lipped on the details, M&S is continuing to suffer major disruption from what appears to be a serious ransomware attack. Marks and Spencer is still dealing with a serious cybersecurity incident that has seen its online sales halted, share price tumble and staff reportedly being sent home from warehouses. While the […]
Bengaluru: Contrary to the belief that cybercrime is mostly an urban issue, recent data reveals a troubling surge in such cases across rural Karnataka. The number of reported cybercrimes in rural areas jumped from 880 in 2022 to 1,600 by 2024. Tribal regions, once considered largely untouched by digital fraud, saw 12 cases in 2024—up […]
PORT ORANGE, Fla. — A Bike Week sting operation led to the arrest of a Port Orange school paraprofessional on allegations of inappropriate interactions with a minor. Sixteen people were arrested during “Operation Full Throttle,” which targeted alleged child predators. Among them was Jeffery Summers, who worked at Horizon Elementary School. Summers, 51, was arrested […]
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