An Iranian national has pleaded guilty to participating in the Robbinhood ransomware operation, which was used to breach the networks, steal data, and encrypt devices of U.S. cities and organizations in an attempt to extort millions of dollars over a five-year span. According to a U.S. Department of Justice and an unsealed indictment, 39-year-old man named Sina […]
An Iranian national pleaded guilty Tuesday to participating in an international ransomware and extortion scheme involving the Robbinhood ransomware that struck U.S. cities, including Baltimore.Archive 11 News video above: Some city departments report network, email outages (May 8, 2019)Baltimore City officials discovered malware in 2019 that prompted email, phones and computers to be shut down, […]
Vadodara: Behind the screen of cybercrime lies a well-oiled network — tight-knit, organized, and ready to protect its own. Recent investigations into a Rs 1.25 crore fraud case have exposed how Nigerian cybercriminals operating illegally in India run sophisticated support systems to evade the law.The case began with the arrest of Gabriel Onyeka, a Nigerian […]
The Wisconsin city of Sheboygan warned about 67,000 people that a ransomware attack in October gave hackers access to their personal information. The city filed breach notification letters with regulators on Friday explaining that Social Security numbers, state IDs and license plate numbers were taken when hackers breached the city’s systems on October 31, 2024. […]
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The sudden fall of a ransomware supplier once described as the world’s most harmful cybercrime group has raised questions about Moscow’s role in its development and the fate of its founder. LockBit supplied ransomware to a global network of hackers, who used the services in recent years to attacks thousands of targets worldwide and rake […]
ABILENE, Texas — Today is the deadline for the cyber attack ransom that was demanded by the Russian-based ransomware group known as Qilin. The City of Abilene has previously stated that they will not be paying this ransom. RELATED | Russian group ‘Qilin’ claims Abilene data breach, demands ransom by May 27 According to a […]
In early 2025, a Europol-backed operation took down two of the world’s largest cybercrime forums. The platforms, Cracked and Nulled, had rapidly amassed over 10 million users, and facilitated criminal discussion, illicit trade and the sale of cybercrime services. Investigators estimated that they had generated around €1 million in profits. The incident underscores a critical […]
Following the return of most U.S. schoolchildren to full-time, in-person learning, a raft of anecdotal reports indicate that violence may be rising in K-12 schools. Teachers are reporting breaking up fights in schools and are raising concerns about their own safety. Students have been caught with guns or other weapons on campuses in several high-profile […]
Rolando Torres, 20, is pursuing an associate degree in Cybersecurity at South Texas College, protecting more than systems – he’s building a future for his family. “Cybersecurity stood out to me because I used to create websites for extra money,” he said. “But then I realized how important cybersecurity was, especially after my family went […]
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