Law enforcement authorities in the UK, the US and five other countries have taken down some 300 servers and seized 650 internet domains and 3.5 million euros (£2.9m) in cryptocurrency in a Europol-coordinated action targeting ransomware gangs. The action, part of the ongoing Operation Endgame that targeted gangs’ botnet infrastructure last year, specifically took aim […]
The attack follows a broader pattern of cyber incidents affecting Nova Scotia, including a 2023 breach of the provincial government’s MOVEit file transfer service that exposed personal data of about 100,000 individuals. The series of breaches has raised concerns about cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the province’s critical infrastructure. Source link …………………….
A specialised workshop on “Cyber Crime Investigation and Cyber Intelligence” was inaugurated today at the Cyber Complex in Bhubaneswar, under the initiative of the State Crime Branch. Odisha Director General of Police (DGP), Shri Yogesh Bahadur Khurania, attended the event as the chief guest and formally launched the workshop. The workshop aims to equip officers […]
Deputies arrested Crystal Lynn Wakeland for allegedly hiding evidence of a sexual predator’s failure to register a new phone. On May 20, Channie Lehemiah Donald Jr. – a registered sexual predator – for stopped for driving with a suspended license. Donald had a black iPhone, which he allegedly used to text Wakeland. That raised the […]
Nova Scotia Power, the largest electricity provider in the province, confirmed on Friday, May 23, 2025, that it has been the victim of a sophisticated ransomware attack. The breach, first detected on April 25, was later traced back to March 19, when threat actors gained unauthorized access to segments of the company’s Canadian network and […]
“By November 2022, Snap employees were discussing 10,000 user reports of sextortion each month, while acknowledging that these reports ‘likely represent a small fraction of this abuse’ given the shame and other barriers to reporting,” says a newly unsealed version of the lawsuit filed by New Mexico’s attorney general against Snap. This less-redacted version of […]
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A new report shows that cybercrimes are growing fast, creating serious threats to businesses and your personal information. Jane King has tips from experts on how you can protect yourself from cyberattacks. Verizon just released a report on cyberattacks and found that they are increasing at an “alarming rate”. The report analyzed […]
Chief Safety Training Officer Named at Ohio School Safety Center (COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced that more than 1,000 K-12 schools across Ohio will receive state assistance to pay for security upgrades that enhance the safety of students and staff. While speaking this morning at the Ohio School Safety Summit in Columbus, […]
The ransomware world isn’t just evolving—it’s fragmenting, decentralizing, and growing more dangerous. In this volatile landscape, DragonForce is emerging as one of the most intriguing and threatening actors of 2025. Born from possible hacktivist roots and now fully immersed in the economics of cyber crime, DragonForce represents a new era of hybrid threats: ideologically ambiguous, […]
Digital transformation, globally interconnected systems, contactless payments, mobile apps, and cloud-based services have enhanced customer experience and operational efficiency. However, these innovations have also widened the attack surface for cybercriminals. Sophisticated cyberattacks are increasing in frequency. According to recent statistics, most industry verticals are being targeted by ransomware and phishing campaigns. Digital transformation in full […]
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