As part of the ongoing Operation Spring Cleaning, one of the largest law enforcement task forces in the country announced hundreds of arrests of alleged child predators throughout Southern California on Wednesday. The arrests were announced by the Los Angeles Regional ICAC Task Force, which is led by the L.A. Police Department and works with […]
Cyber attacks have hit the headlines recently with high profile brands such as Harrods, Co-op and M&S falling prey to large-scale data breaches Operational disruption, financial loss and reputational damage are just some of the far-reaching effects of these sophisticated attacks and it is clear that all businesses, no matter their size or sector, need […]
Kettering Health is grappling with the aftermath of a ransomware attack that caused a system-wide technology outage, prompting the cancellation of elective procedures and disrupting normal operations across its 14 medical centers. On Tuesday morning, the Ohio-based health network confirmed it was experiencing a cybersecurity incident resulting from unauthorized access to its network. The attack, […]
Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit (DCU) and international partners are disrupting the leading tool used to indiscriminately steal sensitive personal and organizational information to facilitate cybercrime. On Tuesday, May 13, Microsoft’s DCU filed a legal action against Lumma Stealer (“Lumma”), which is the favored info-stealing malware used by hundreds of cyber threat actors. Lumma steals passwords, […]
The evolution of the automobile, from being powered by steam to now including computerised consoles, is a commendable journey shaped by technological changes. In the 21st century, consumers can expect their vehicles to be vital to their digital lives. Previously, manufacturers and consumers focused on the hardware of an automobile, but with the current technological […]
An increasing number of organizations are experiencing a ransomware attack. According to Sophos, 59% of organizations experienced one in 2024 and the majority of them (70%) resulted in data encryption. Not just the number of ransomware attacks, but the payment amount has also been rising. The median ransomware payment was less than $200k in 2023, […]
A recent wave of ransomware attacks has disrupted major retailers across the UK. According to a new report from CTM360, the attackers didn’t need to break down the door, they were invited in through misplaced trust and weak identity safeguards. This wasn’t about advanced malware or zero-day vulnerabilities. The attackers used common tactics: impersonating IT […]
Large and mid-sized companies in India are reassessing their cyber readiness and investing in security upgradation after the recent India-Pakistan hostilities, according to cybersecurity firms. “This segment was previously slow or lazy to act, but now they realise even a single ransomware attack could cost them Rs 10 crore, wiping out a huge chunk of […]
A significant development in the cybercriminal landscape occurred on May 20, 2025, when the VanHelsing ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation publicly released its source code after an alleged former developer attempted to sell it on the RAMP cybercrime forum. Security researchers have verified the leaked code’s authenticity, which includes components for the Windows encryptor and administrative tools. […]
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. ₹71 Lakh Share Market Cyber Scam Uncovered; Four ArrestedCybercrime officials from Pimpri-Chinchwad have arrested four individuals […]
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