Exclusive: Deakin Medical Centre hit by alleged Global ransomware attack | #ransomware | #cybercrime

Exclusive: Deakin Medical Centre hit by alleged Global ransomware attack Patient scan results, psychiatric assessments, and healthcare plans part of dataset published to the darknet. The Global ransomware group has continued its series of attacks on Australian healthcare providers, with the Mildura-based Deakin Medical Centre recently listed on its darknet leak site. The medical centre […]

Pakistan launches ‘Operation Grey’ to dismantle global cybercrime ring | #cybercrime | #infosec

ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN — Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has launched a sweeping crackdown on a transnational cybercrime network accused of orchestrating multibillion-rupee scams through illegal call centers and digital platforms.  Dubbed “Operation Grey,” the raids have already netted a private bank manager and a woman allegedly tied to the syndicate, with investigations revealing connections spanning […]

Former local news anchor sues rival station for defamation over report he says portrayed him as a ‘child predator’ | #childpredator | #onlinepredator | #sextrafficing

CNN  —  A former local news anchor in Shreveport, Louisiana, has sued a rival station for defamation, accusing it of engaging in “character assassination” after it ran a report he says portrayed him as a “child predator.” Emmy Award-winning journalist Bill Lunn, a former anchor for ABC affiliate KTBS, filed the lawsuit late last month […]

Top 10 Daily Cybercrime Brief by FCRF [13.06.2025]: 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. Cyber Fraud Call Centre Busted; 15 Arrested […]

Archived: Former Ohio man featured on Operation Predator App pleads guilty to child exploitation | #childpredator | #onlinepredator | #sextrafficing

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A former Columbus-area man, who surrendered to authorities shortly after being featured on the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Operation Predator App pleaded guilty Thursday to child exploitation charges. Carter M. Stewart, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio, Marlon V. Miller, Special Agent in Charge, ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations […]

Cybercrime law misuse poses risk to freedom of speech – Envoys | #cybercrime | #infosec

The heads of missions of the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Finland, and Norway have decried misuse of Nigeria’s Cybercrime Law as Nigeria celebrates 26 years of unbroken democratic governance. They issued a joint statement on Democracy Day, commending the Nigerian people for their enduring commitment to democratic values. While acknowledging the progress made since […]

Bitrue Hacker Launders $23M Via Tornado Cash, Nets $9.3M Profit In ETH | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #hacker

Over a two-year period, the Bitrue hacker has successfully stolen $23 million in crypto by converting it into Ethereum and funneling it through Tornado Cash.  The Bitrue hack occurred in April 2023, when the attacker stole different crypto tokens and converted them into ETH, holding them until 2024–2025.  Bitrue, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, was hit […]

Grilling Pizzas and Cybersecurity Secrets(Hour 2) | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

Live from Green Bay, Pete Schwaba hosts a lively episode featuring cybersecurity and pizza grilling. Guest Jenna Watkins shares her journey from identity theft victim to cybersecurity expert, offering tips like enabling bank notifications to prevent theft. The episode takes a delicious turn with Papa Murphy’s owner Danny Behm and his team grilling pizzas live. […]