Russia frees REvil hackers after sentencing | #ransomware | #cybercrime

Four members of the REvil ransomware group have been released from custody despite pleading guilty to fraud and malware distribution charges. The Dzerzhinsky Court of St. Petersburg allowed Roman Muromsky, Andrei Bessonov, Mikhail Golovachuk, and Dmitry Korotaev to walk free after sentencing them to five years in prison on Monday, ruling that the gang members […]

Top 10 Daily Cybercrime Brief by FCRF [26.06.2025]: Click here to Know More | #cybercrime | #infosec

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. Amitabh Bachchan’s Cyber Crime Caller Tune Pulled […]

School safety upgrades on hold after Missoula voters reject levies | #schoolsaftey #kids #parents #children

Layers of security work together to keep students safe at the front door to Target Range School, a K-8 district in west Missoula. There’s a system to page in visitors, cameras hanging overhead and doors with automatic locks. The doors have flat metal bars across them that allow students to quickly push through. That’s especially […]

Building cyber resilience in always-on industrial environments | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

In this Help Net Security interview, Dr. Tim Sattler, CISO at Jungheinrich, discusses the cybersecurity risks tied to smart warehouses and industrial control systems. He explains how to maintain operational continuity while building real cyber resilience in always-on environments. Dr. Sattler also shares practical strategies for working with third-party partners and preparing for the next […]

Retail ransomware attacks surge 40% as Safepay tops threats | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

Ransomware attacks targeting the retail sector increased by 40% in May compared to April, according to findings released by NCC Group. The research noted that global ransomware activity decreased by 6% in May, with 393 attacks recorded worldwide. This marked the third consecutive month of decline following elevated attack volumes earlier in 2025. However, security […]

Amitabh Bachchan’s Cybercrime Caller Tune Removed, Will No Longer Play From June 26: Report | Amitabh Bachchan Twitter | #cybercrime | #infosec

Amitabh Bachchan’s Cybercrime Caller Tune Removed, Will No Longer Play From June 26: Report The government has reportedly decided to remove the cybercrime awareness caller tune in the voice of Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, starting Thursday, June 26. The caller tune, part of the central government’s awareness campaign, used to play a pre-recorded message from […]

Irritated by Bachchan’s cybercrime caller tune? It’s been removed today  | #cybercrime | #infosec

The move comes as the campaign it was part of officially ends today What’s the story The Indian government has removed the caller tune featuring Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan‘s voice, which warned people about cybercrimes. The move comes as the campaign it was part of officially ends today. The recorded message, which would play at […]

Watch the moment former student, 27, accused of hacking her university to change her exam results is arrested | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #hacker

By CAITLIN POWELL FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 20:30 EDT, 25 June 2025 | Updated: 23:40 EDT, 25 June 2025 A young woman accused of hacking into a university computer system to alter her academic results and to get discounted parking on campus has been busted by detectives.  Western Sydney University was targeted by a series […]