Repeat sexual predator sentenced 25 years of RI within 55 days of complaint in Odisha | #childpredator | #kidsaftey | #childsaftey

Image used for representation Backed by swift investigation by Jharsuguda Police in Odisha, a repeat sexual predator was sentenced 25 years of rigorous imprisonment within 55 days of registering the complaint. Two minor victims were given monetary compensation to the tune of ₹8 lakh each. Additional District and Sessions Judge-cum-Special Court under POCSO (Protection of […]

Two recent alleged online predators targeted victims through social media – KION546 | #childpredator | #onlinepredator | #sextrafficing

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Two arrests were made in Monterey County after alleged cases of sexual assault where the perpetrator contacted victims through social media. Salinas PD confirms two victims, while Soledad has mentioned at least five minors reported being victims of that case. Both departments are saying, while the cases are similar, they […]

Ransomware attacks surge in early 2025 | #ransomware | #cybercrime

RANSOMWARE attacks spiked to unprecedented levels in the first quarter of 2025, according to new data from cybersecurity analysts, with a 126 percent year-over-year increase in public extortion cases. A total of 2,289 victims were listed across 74 ransomware groups’ data leak sites between January and March, far exceeding the 1,011 victims disclosed during the […]

Counterfeit car seats flood market, pose major safety risk, experts and child safety technicians say | #childsafety | #kids | #chldern | #parents | #schoolsafey

CHICAGO (WLS) — Counterfeit car seats are a risk on the road that could put your child in danger if you buy one. Experts tell ABC News and the ABC7 I-Team that there is increase of fakes on the market. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch Illinois law requires children under […]

Operation ghost SIM: Crackdown on fake SIM racket used for cyber crimes and espionage | #cybercrime | #infosec

Guwahati: Indian army and Assam police launch crackdown on ghost SIM which were used from bases in Assam, Rajasthan, and Telangana for Cyber-crimes and other anti-National activities including sensitive information gathering by agents sitting in Pakistan. As many as 21 people are picked up in this connection. A defence spokesperson said an actionable Information was […]

Alabama Man Gets 14 Months for Hacking SEC’s X Account | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #hacker

An Alabama man has been sentenced to 14 months in jail for his part in 2024’s hack of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Twitter account, which increased the value of Bitcoin by $2,000. The man and his co-conspirators used their ill-gotten access to post that Bitcoin ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds)—a type of investment vehicle long […]

Five MCCTC students earn industry certifications in computer networking and cybersecurity | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

News “These certifications are typically pursued by adult learners or professionals already in the IT field,” said MCCTC Superintendent John Zehentbauer.  Five students within Mahoning County Career Technical Center (MCCTC)’s Computer Networking and Cybersecurity Program have earned industry certifications. “These certifications are typically pursued by adult learners or professionals already in the IT field,” said […]

New Ransomware Attack Mocking Elon Musk Supporters Using PowerShell to Deploy Payloads | #ransomware | #cybercrime

A sophisticated ransomware campaign specifically targeting and mocking supporters of Elon Musk has been identified by cybersecurity experts. The attack, identified as a variant of Fog Ransomware, employs multi-stage PowerShell scripts and Netlify-hosted payloads to execute its malicious code. This campaign represents a concerning evolution in politically-themed malware that combines financial motivation with satirical commentary. […]