A local cybersecurity expert is raising the alarm over what he says appears to be a significant increase in government data being offered for sale online. Kurtis Minder, CEO of cybersecurity firm GroupSense, said he has noticed a recent increase in offers to sell classified government data, as well as access to government systems. “We’ve […]
Ransomware attacks have emerged as a significant and relentlessly escalating threat to the financial sector on a global scale. Banks, credit unions, investment firms, and other financial institutions are increasingly targeted by sophisticated cybercriminals who employ ransomware as their weapon of choice. These malicious actors infiltrate the systems of these organizations, encrypt their critical data […]
The increased prevalence of ransomware attacks is forcing the UK, along with many other countries, to explore mitigation tactics. One option is for a targeted ransomware payment ban to negate cybercriminals’ funding mechanism. In 2024, global ransomware attacks increased by 11% from the previous year (opens a new window). According to Microsoft (opens a new […]
INDIANAPOLIS (WKRC) — A mother shot a man she allegedly found attempting to rape her 12-year-old daughter in a hotel room. The suspect was identified as 39-year-old Bruce Pierce. He was critically injured and later charged with attempted rape, attempted child molestation, unlawful possession of a firearm, and confinement, according to court documents. Pierce, who […]
An Iranian national pleaded guilty on Tuesday in North Carolina federal court for his role in a ransomware and extortion operation that prosecutors say targeted computer networks for Baltimore and other U.S. cities, a scheme that led to work disruptions and financial losses. Sina Gholinejad, 37, pleaded guilty to one count of computer fraud and […]
Bengaluru, May 31, 2025: Global cybersecurity and digital privacy company Kaspersky has partnered with the Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), Bengaluru, MAHE, to launch HackSky — a 48-hour on-campus hackathon. This two-day event, taking place from 29th to 30th July, is open to tech students, young cybersecurity professionals, and cybersecurity enthusiasts from across India. It […]
exclusive A mystery whistleblower calling himself GangExposed has exposed key figures behind the Conti and Trickbot ransomware crews, publishing a trove of internal files and naming names. The leaks include thousands of chat logs, personal videos, and ransom negotiations tied to some of the most notorious cyber-extortion gangs —believed to have raked in billions from […]
Last week, the American Civil Liberties Union sent 300 high school students to Capitol Hill to lobby against the Kids Online Safety Act, a bill meant to protect children online. The teenagers told the staffs of 85 lawmakers that the legislation could censor important conversations, particularly among marginalized groups like L.G.B.T.Q. communities. “We live on […]
Home » General » Crime » TN: Chennai Police recovers Rs 10.25 cr for cyber fraud Chennai, May 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a significant crackdown on cybercrime, the Greater Chennai Police (GCP) have successfully restituted Rs 10.25 crore to victims of cyber fraud in the first five months of 2025. Of this, over Rs 2 crore […]
Sophos MDR recently responded to a targeted attack involving a Managed Service Provider (MSP). In this incident, a threat actor gained access to the MSP’s remote monitoring and management (RMM) tool, SimpleHelp, and then used it to deploy DragonForce ransomware across multiple endpoints. The attackers also exfiltrated sensitive data, leveraging a double extortion tactic to […]
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