Cybersecurity Snapshot: Reports Highlight Promise and Peril of Open Source AI and of Emerging Cryptography Methods | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

Check out a study that outlines the risks and benefits of open-source AI tools. Meanwhile, the NCSC unpacks use cases for new, alternative encryption technologies. Plus, ISACA urges orgs to begin their post-quantum cryptography migration. And get the latest on assessing software products’ security; cyber attacks against critical infrastructure; and more! Dive into six things […]

Interlock Ransomware Targeting Defense Contractors and Supply Chain Networks | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

The Interlock Ransomware group has emerged as a significant adversary targeting defense contractors and their intricate supply chain networks. First identified in September 2024, Interlock has rapidly shifted from opportunistic attacks across sectors like healthcare and technology to highly targeted assaults on the defense industrial base. A recent attack on National Defense Corporation (NDC) and […]

Child predator jailed for 13 years – he ‘plied girls with drink and drugs to groom them’ | UK | News | #childpredator | #kidsaftey | #childsaftey

Shahid Khan preyed on three vulnerable teenagers, aged between 13 and 15, initiating his sickening abuse, as confirmed by West Midlands Police. The police uncovered proof of the victims attending these sordid gatherings where they were plied with alcohol and drugs before being exploited by Khan. Khan, a 31 year old from Sommerville Road, Small […]

NHS England urges suppliers to fortify cyber defenses amid surge in ransomware threats | #ransomware | #cybercrime

In a decisive move underscoring the evolving nature of cyber threats, the U.K.’s NHS England has issued an open letter to current and prospective suppliers across its digital ecosystem, calling for immediate and concerted action to enhance cybersecurity standards. The letter marks a critical juncture in the nation’s health system’s battle against increasingly sophisticated ransomware […]

Top 10 Daily Cybercrime Brief by FCRF [17.05.2025]: Click here to Know More | #cybercrime | #infosec

Important global cybercrime news has been curated by FutureCrime Researchers to keep you informed about various types of digital fraud occurring worldwide and to provide insights into the best mitigation strategies. Read below to learn more in detail. 1. Army officer duped of ₹55 lakh in major cyber fraud case in Telangana An Army officer […]

Coinbase Says Cybersecurity Incident Could Cost It $400 Million | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

Coinbase disclosed that the cybersecurity incident it reported Thursday (May 15) could cost it as much as $400 million. The company’s investigation into the incident is still underway, so the full impact of the cyberattack is not yet known, Coinbase said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). “Based on the information available to the Company on […]

How a group of predator hunters caught a sex offender in Chaska | #childpredator | #onlinepredator | #sextrafficing

CHASKA, Minn. (FOX 9) – An investigation by a group of citizens aiming to catch online child predators resulted in new charges against a registered sex offender in Chaska. What we know Chaska police say a “private group of adults not associated with law enforcement” ran its own online sting to catch child predators over […]

Are You a Cyber Fraud Victim? Share Your Story with The420 — We’ll Alert the Police and Help Protect Others. | #cybercrime | #infosec

India is witnessing an unprecedented surge in cybercrime. From phishing scams and OTP frauds to fake job offers and digital arrest rackets, online criminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated. In 2023 alone, Indian citizens reported over 15 lakh cases of cyber fraud, with actual numbers estimated to be even higher due to underreporting. Recognizing this alarming […]

Five people arrested in undercover child predator sting, including David Vichi, 49, of Wallowa | #childpredator | #onlinepredator | #sextrafficing

WASHINGTON COUNTY – (Release from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office) On May 15, 2025, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office conducted a child predator sting where investigators used multiple dating applications, social media sites, and other online platforms to pose as underage boys and girls. The people contacted the profiles online and offered to meet a […]

How AI Is Helping Hackers Hunt for Weaknesses | #ransomware | #cybercrime

As the cow is lowered into the velociraptor enclosure, Jurassic Park’s game warden, Robert Muldoon, explains that the “raptors” display “problem-solving intelligence.” He says they’re systematically testing the enclosure for weaknesses, throwing themselves at the electric fences to find a weak spot.  “They remember,” he says, with a dreadful seriousness.  The film Jurassic Park, released […]