M&S breach may have been a Scattered Spider ransomware attack The cyber incident affecting major UK retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) has been linked to a ransomware attack by the notorious Scattered Spider hacking group. Last week, M&S disclosed a cyber incident that led to systems being taken offline. Just days later, it then disabled […]
LINN COUNTY, Ore. — Cyber vigilantes don’t toe the line of law and order when it comes to cornering alleged child sex predators, and it often comes at the cost of whole cases for law enforcement. Linn County Sheriff Michelle Duncan spoke with our news team Monday about its most recent run-ins with some of […]
Several DuPage County offices, including the courthouse, were affected by a ransomware attack, officials say. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com, 2023 Several DuPage County offices were the victims of a ransomware attack, officials announced on Monday. County officials say the attack affected the sheriff’s office, the 18th Judicial Circuit Court and the DuPage County Circuit Court Clerk’s […]
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. Cyber Crime Police Busts Investment Frauds Worth Over Rs 11 Crore, Four Arrested The Cyber Crime […]
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A major two-week operation led by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department resulted in dozens of arrests and warrants targeting child sexual abuse predators, officials announced. Operation Spring Cleaning took place between April 5 and April 19, 2025, and focused on identifying predators who use the internet to exploit […]
A ransomware attack on computers in the DuPage County sheriff’s office, circuit clerk’s office and courthouse has forced the systems offline as tech personnel work to “determine the full extent” of the strike, officials said. “The sheriff’s office has indicated there is no impact to the jail,” a joint statement issued Monday night by Chief […]
The petitioner, involved in the manufacture of drones for the services, registered the crime on December 25, 2024, accusing its three former employees – Prabhat Sharma, Anirudh Putsala and Akash Patil – of stealing data and starting their own company, compromising the security of the nation. The accused conspired to steal sensitive proprietary information for […]
UNION COUNTY, N.C. — Detectives with the Union County Sheriff’s Office have arrested four individuals accused of attempting to sexually exploit minors online as part of an ongoing operation. The arrests are the result of proactive online investigations conducted by the Special Victims Unit since February, targeting individuals using chat rooms and social media to […]
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Trend Research has uncovered a sophisticated network of cybercrime operations linked to North Korea, heavily utilizing Russian internet infrastructure. Specifically, IP address ranges in the towns of Khasan and Khabarovsk, Russia, assigned to organizations under TransTelecom (ASN AS20485), are pivotal in these activities. Khasan, just a mile from the North Korea-Russia border and connected via […]
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