UNC3944, a financially-motivated threat actor also linked to the group known as Scattered Spider, has transitioned from niche SIM swapping operations targeting telecommunications organizations to a more aggressive focus on ransomware and data theft extortion across diverse industries. Initially observed exploiting telecom vulnerabilities to facilitate SIM swaps, UNC3944 pivoted in early 2023 to deploy ransomware […]
BATAVIA, Ohio (WKRC) — A violent threat and a disturbing drawing of a child covered in blood have a local mother concerned for her daughter’s safety. Sarah Philhower believes officials at Batavia Elementary are not completely addressing her concerns. However, school leaders say they’ve been responsive. Philhower said that administrators told her they would make […]
HILLSBORO, Ore- On August 22, 2024, Brandon D Perkins, age 41, pleaded guilty to online sexual corruption of a child in the first degree and luring a minor. Judge Erik Buchér then sentenced the defendant to three years in prison. Deputy District Attorney Bryce Bissinger prosecuted this case. On October 17, 2019, the Washington County […]
The food and agriculture sector has become a prime target for cybercriminals, with ransomware attacks more than doubling in the past quarter. Security researchers have documented 84 significant ransomware incidents targeting agricultural businesses between February and April 2025, compared to 41 attacks during the previous three-month period. This alarming surge highlights the increasing vulnerability of […]
More than 97% of compliance professionals either have experienced or are worried about cyber crime targeting their organisation in Ireland, research published on Wednesday revealed. The national survey carried out by the Compliance Institute found that more than half of respondents – 51% – said their organisation has fallen victim to cybercrime such as phishing, […]
Saline Area Schools and Necedah School District use the InformaCast mass notification system from Singlewire Software for their safety solutions. The software provides flexible features like targeted notifications, integration with various technologies, and the ability to handle both emergency and day-to-day communications. Grossman and Saylor’s experiences show that such integrated systems are becoming indispensable in […]
A hacking group known as Scattered Spider, which previously caused significant disruption on the Las Vegas Strip, is suspected of being behind recent cyber intrusions targeting U.K. retailers, according to reporting by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). London department store Harrods, along with retailers Marks & Spencer and Co-op, have reported cyber incidents in the […]
By Shane Mead | Staff Writer We all love to see justice served. When someone does something wrong and is caught, punished and held accountable, there is no better feeling. And child predators are no exception. Those are some of the worst people imaginable who deserve nothing less than to rot in a prison cell […]
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HOUSTON – A total of 39 domains and their associated servers have been seized in a coordinated effort involving an international disruption of a Pakistan-based network of online marketplaces selling hacking and fraud-enabling tools a group known as Saim Raza (aka HeartSender) operated, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei along with Supervisory Official Antoinette T. […]
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