DragonForce carried out a double attack by first targeting an MSP and then spreading ransomware via its management software. This was reported by The Register. The attack began when cybercriminals exploited security vulnerabilities in SimpleHelp, a popular remote management and monitoring tool. This allowed them to install DragonForce ransomware on multiple systems and steal confidential […]

CBI Launches Probe Against Former Senior Engineer Of Western Railway For Bypassing Rules In ₹12.5 Lakh Alarm System Contract | FPJ As part of its ongoing efforts to combat cyber-enabled financial crimes, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on 28.05.2025 conducted coordinated searches at 19 locations across Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. The operation culminated […]

MathWorks, the renowned developer of MATLAB and Simulink, has been grappling with the aftermath of a significant ransomware attack that began on Sunday, May 18, 2025. The incident, which affected both customer-facing and internal IT systems, prompted immediate notification to federal law enforcement and the mobilization of cybersecurity experts. As of May 27, many services […]

Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure have become increasingly frequent across Europe, and Germany has been especially affected. In response, safeguarding these vital assets has become a top priority for both government entities and businesses. Addressing this concern, upstart telecommunications provider OneFiber Interconnect Germany is constructing a 1.6 Tb/s optic network to strengthen Germany’s digital connectivity and […]

On May 27, 2025, Iranian national Sina Gholinejad, 37, pleaded guilty in a North Carolina federal court to charges of computer fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud, admitting his central role in the international Robbinhood ransomware campaign that targeted U.S. cities, corporations, and healthcare organizations. The attacks, spanning from January 2019 to March 2024, […]

In Sardinia, crimes against business activities are increasing and there are over 18 thousand reports filed in one year. But cybercrime is also a concern, with reports that have registered a +34% in the last five years. This is what Confartigianato Sardegna reports in a study entitled “Asset security for companies ina situation dominated by […]

The City of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, has confirmed that a ransomware attack on October 31, 2024, resulted in the theft of sensitive personal information of approximately 67,000 individuals. In breach notification letters filed on June 28, 2025, with regulatory bodies, city officials revealed that Social Security numbers, state-issued IDs, and vehicle license plate numbers were among […]

The Top Ten cyber crime news summaries on The420 are meticulously curated by Future Crime Researchers from the Future Crime Research Foundation (FCRF) and powered by Algoritha Security Pvt. Ltd. These summaries feature the most critical cyber crime developments from around the world. Keep reading—and stay safe. 1. Two Held in ₹69 Lakh Cyber Fraud […]

MathWorks, the Massachusetts-based developer of the widely used MATLAB programming platform, has confirmed that a ransomware attack severely disrupted its services for over a week, affecting millions of engineers, scientists, and students worldwide.  The company finally disclosed the nature of the incident on May 26, 2025, after initially reporting technical issues on May 18. The […]

In 2024, Estonia recorded 6,515 cyber incidents with impact. Phishing led the list with over 4,200 cases, followed by service disruptions, fraud, and malicious redirects. Published May 29, 2025 | 9:45 AM ⚊ Updated May 29, 2025 | 9:45 AM Indian journalists meeting Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal. Synopsis: Cyber defence, according to the Estonian […]