Australia’s Cybercrime Paradox: Billions Booming, Breaches Ballooning | #cybercrime | #infosec

As I flicked through the 2024 State of the Industry report released by the Australian Cyber Network, I couldn’t help but marvel at the staggering numbers. $6.13 billion in revenue. A workforce charging toward 193,000 by 2029. Private investment nearly tripling. It reads like a success story—until you dig deeper and realise it’s the kind […]

Albany U.S. attorney wants to make telecom companies monitor texts for sexual predators | #childpredator | #kidsaftey | #childsaftey

The top federal prosecutor in Albany on Monday said he was considering a lawsuit that would force telecommunications and social media companies to use algorithms to monitor users’ conversations for sexual predation. Interim U.S. Attorney John A. Sarcone III said he has been stunned by cases of sexual exploitation of children and pledged to do […]

Delaware cop Michael Kealty sexually exploited teen online | #childpredator | #onlinepredator | #sextrafficing

Defense cites PTSD in appeal for lower sentence While Kealty faced a maximum penalty of life in prison, under federal sentencing guidelines for someone like him with no criminal record, the range was 10 years behind bars to 11 years and three months, court records show. Knox sought the full 135 months for “grooming” the […]

Threat Actors Increasingly Utilize Ransomware as a Service Boosted by EDR Killers | #ransomware | #cybercrime

The cybersecurity landscape is witnessing a significant shift as threat actors increasingly leverage Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) platforms enhanced by sophisticated Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) killers. Despite successful law enforcement operations against established ransomware gangs like LockBit, new players have swiftly emerged to fill the void, employing aggressive business strategies and advanced tools […]

From 112K to 4M – HR biz’s data spill from bad to worse • The Register | #cybercrime | #infosec

Houston-based VeriSource Services’ long-running probe into a February 2024 digital break-in shows the data of 4 million people – not just a few hundred thousand as it first claimed – was accessed by an “unknown actor”. The tech company, which provides employee benefits administration services, began contacting those affected on April 23, and has now […]

2 suspects arrested in Aurora following multi-agency child predator operation | #childpredator | #onlinepredator | #sextrafficing

AURORA, Colo. — Two suspects, including an airline pilot, were arrested in Aurora following a multi-agency online child predator operation that began last month. The Aurora Police Department (APD) Internet Crimes Against Children Unit was one of the agencies involved. Ralph Edward Bledsoe, 68, of Florissant and Gregory Thomas Daniels, 39, of Aurora were both […]

HHS Fines Neurology Practice $25K for Ransomware Attack | #ransomware | #cybercrime

Fraud Management & Cybercrime , HIPAA/HITECH , Ransomware Enforcement Action Is Latest Under Agency’s Ransomware, Risk Analysis Initiatives Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • April 28, 2025     Image: HHS OCR Federal regulators fined a New York neurology practice $25,000 following an investigation into a 2020 ransomware breach affecting nearly 7,000 individuals. See Also: 2023 […]

Gloucester Police officer on leave amid ‘ongoing cybercrime investigation,’ authorities say | #cybercrime | #infosec

Officials say a Gloucester Police officer was placed on leave Monday amid an ongoing federal investigation. According to Chief Edward Conley, the FBI executed search warrants at two private residences in the city, including one owned by a Gloucester Police officer, in connection to an ongoing cybercrime investigation. The police officer, whose identity was not […]

SOCRadar Introduces Copilot to Streamline Cybersecurity Operations with AI | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

Suparna serves as Senior Managing Editor for CyberRisk Alliance’s Channel Brands, including MSSP Alert and ChannelE2E.  She plays a key role in content development, optimizing editorial workflows, aligning storytelling with audience needs, and collaborating across teams to deliver timely, high-impact content. Her background spans technology, media, and education, and she brings a unique blend of […]

Marks & Spencer breach linked to Scattered Spider ransomware attack | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

Ongoing outages at British retail giant Marks & Spencer are caused by a ransomware attack believed to be conducted by a hacking collective known as “Scattered Spider” BleepingComputer has learned from multiple sources. Marks & Spencer (M&S) is a British multinational retailer that employs 64,000 employees and sells various products, including clothing, food, and home goods […]

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