Igor Rudenko is a cybersecurity specialist with over a decade of experience in law enforcement and digital forensics. He focuses on investigating and prosecuting international cybercrime. His background uniquely combines prosecutorial work with technical expertise, enabling him to contribute to complex cases involving institutions across several continents. In this interview, he discusses how cybercrime is […]
A new report has detailed how AI is fuelling the rapid development of global ransomware attacks, and warns that the proliferation of tailored LLMs is poised to significantly amplify cyber-criminals reach and impact. Kaspersky’s State of Ransomware Report 2025 has revealed that ransomware operators are becoming heavily reliant on AI tools, particularly in malware development, […]
WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation tracked down and arrested more than 200 people accused of sex crimes involving children during a five-day operation, officials announced Wednesday. What You Need To Know The Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation teamed up to track down and arrest […]
Opinion It’s been a devastating few weeks for UK retail giants. Marks and Spencer, the Co-Op, and now uber-posh Harrods have had massive disruptions due to ransomware attacks taking systems down for prolonged periods. Imagine an inverse Black Hat conference, an Alcoholics Anonymous for CISOs, where everyone commits to frank disclosure and debate on the […]
The global cost of cybercrime is projected to reach $10.5 trillion annually by 2025, underscoring the unprecedented scale of digital threats in an increasingly connected world. This year has seen a dramatic shift in attacker tactics, with malicious actors exploiting vulnerabilities in everyday devices, from devices to medical implants, to implant-coordinated campaigns. As ransomware, AI-driven […]
“The hope and intention is that we’re creating some equity around how we’re supporting family members caring for children that are in foster care.” That’s how Rebecca Jones Gaston, commissioner for the Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF), described one of her agency’s new rules to Time in 2023. The rule lets states create […]
Cormac Campbell BBC News NI south-east reporter PSNI Max Hollingsbee was sentenced on Friday. A 21-year-old County Armagh man has been sentenced to five years and two months for a litany of online sexual offences against teenage girls. On Friday, Max Hollingsbee, of Orient Circle in Lurgan, was sentenced for his crimes against 14 girls […]
Key points: With school-associated violence at a record high, there is an urgent responsibility for school leaders to protect the safety of students, teachers, and staff. As the 2023 – 2024 academic year concludes this spring, school leaders will have the opportunity to review safety protocols and adopt new tools to foster a safe and […]
Kaspersky experts have reported a significant rise in targeted ransomware activity at GISEC Global 2025, with the number of active ransomware groups increasing by 35% between 2023 and 2024 – reaching 81 groups globally. Despite this surge, the number of infected victims dropped by 8% during the same period, reaching an estimated 4,300 victims worldwide. […]
A chilling new ransomware attack method has emerged, with hackers exploiting innocuous JPEG image files to deliver fully undetectable (FUD) ransomware, according to a recent disclosure by cybersecurity researchers. This technique, which bypasses traditional antivirus systems, highlights an alarming evolution in cybercrime tactics. hackers exploiting innocuous JPEG image files to deliver fully undetectable (FUD) ransomware The exploit […]
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