“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 […]
New type of ransomware that utilises agentic AI for faster, more effective attacks anticipated to become a threat KnowBe4, the world-renowned cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, today announced a prediction that agentic AI ransomware will become a new threat in the near future, recognised on International Anti-Ransomware Day. Ransomware demands and payments […]
Manama, Bahrain : As MENA continues its rapid digital advancement, the focus on building secure, resilient, and future-ready IT and OT ecosystems has become a key national and industry priority. In line with this vision, CYSEC GLOBAL returns with its 15th Global Edition — CYSEC MENA 2025, set to take place on 14th May at the […]
Law enforcement may benefit from ransomware group data leak. Internal data from the notorious LockBit ransomware group has been leaked following a hack of one of its administration panels. Over 200 conversations between affiliates and victims were also uncovered, revealing aggressive ransom tactics ranging from demands of a few thousand to over $100,000. The breach, […]
“Don’t do crime—CRIME IS BAD xoxo from Prague.” Recently, LockBit’s Dark Web leak site featured a simple message and a zipped archive link. The file included the Ransome group’s internal data, including its confidential conversation with the victims. This news made LockBit the talk of the cyber town, some mocking it for testing its own […]
A chilling email lands in your inbox. It opens with a jarring phrase—“Hello pervert”—and claims to have recorded you during a private moment using your own webcam. Even more terrifying, it appears to be sent from your own account. The sender demands a cryptocurrency ransom and threatens to share the alleged footage with your entire […]
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