Just a few years ago, several cybersecurity reports proclaimed that there was minimal evidence that bad actors were using generative AI tools to launch new or more sophisticated cyber attacks. Indeed, statements were commonly made that highlighted the safeguards and guardrails that were being put in place to stop Internet-facing GenAI tools from inappropriate use […]

Manama, Bahrain – K-Soft, a YBA Kanoo Enterprise and leading provider of enterprise technology solutions, hosted an executive-level technology event in partnership with F5, a global leader in application security and delivery. The event took place at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay and welcomed senior representatives from Bahrain’s financial services, government, and aviation sectors. The […]

Identity fraud hit record levels in the final quarter of 2024, driven by the rise of easily accessible AI tools, according to the annual ID Fraud Report by IDScan.net. Fake IDs are now sold on the dark web for as little as $5, with banks remaining the primary target. Using stolen personal information for financial […]

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. Goa Sees Surge in Cybercrimes Targeting Senior […]

Scammers are using AI tools to create increasingly convincing ways to trick victims into sending money, and to access the personal information needed to commit identity theft. Deepfakes mean they can impersonate the voice of a friend or family member, and even fake a video call with them! The result can be criminals taking out […]

When it comes to risk assessment across industrial cybersecurity environments, it is no longer a procedural formality. It is increasingly becoming an operational discipline that demands fluency in both system interdependencies and adversarial behavior. For industrial firms, this means moving beyond abstract threat modeling toward assessments that are specific, consequence-driven, and deeply tied to how […]