Weak Password Enables Ransomware Attack on 158-Year-Old Firm | #ransomware | #cybercrime

[ad_1] A single compromised password has been identified as the catalyst that destroyed a century-old transport company and displaced 700 employees, highlighting the devastating impact of cybersecurity vulnerabilities on British businesses. The case of KNP, a Northamptonshire-based logistics firm, represents a stark warning about the growing ransomware threat facing UK enterprises. KNP, which had operated […]

Top 10 Daily Cybercrime Brief by FCRF [22.07.2025]: Click here to Know More | #cybercrime | #infosec

[ad_1] 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. Six Arrested in Bihar for Running […]

North Korean Hackers Steal $44.2 Million From CoinDCX | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #hacker

[ad_1] North Korean hackers, known as the Lazarus Group, executed a significant heist on the Indian cryptocurrency exchange CoinDCX, stealing $44.2 million from the exchange’s corporate treasury. The breach, which was detected by blockchain security researchers and Cyvers, specifically targeted internal corporate funds, leaving customer assets untouched and secure in CoinDCX’s cold wallet infrastructure. Sumit […]

Failed Washington bill raises concerns about child safety | #childsafety | #kids | #chldern | #parents | #schoolsafey

[ad_1] On July 18, a federal court blocked a law passed in Washington state that would have required clergy to report child abuse when shared in the confessional. Washington bishops had filed a lawsuit earlier this summer in Etienne v. Ferguson, claiming the law was “anti-Catholic” and violated religious liberty. “For centuries, Catholic faithful around […]

Alasconnect Partners with Cynet to Offer Affordable Cybersecurity to Alaskan Businesses | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

[ad_1] Alasconnect, an Alaska-based managed IT and cybersecurity firm and a subsidiary of MTA, is expanding its commitment to local businesses by partnering with the cybersecurity leader Cynet to offer cost-effective breach protection for clients using Cynet’s All-in-One Cybersecurity Platform, backed by 24/7 security center support. The Alasconnect-Cynet alliance advances a shared commitment to […]

Ransomware Group Claims to Steal 4.3 GB of Data | #ransomware | #cybercrime

[ad_1] On June 28, 2025, PeopleCheck discovered a major data breach affecting personal information processed for clients between June 2024 and June 2025. The breach was traced to threat actors who gained unauthorized access using compromised login credentials. Shortly after, on July 7, 2025, PeopleCheck notified its client With Intelligence that their candidates’ and employees’ […]

Laxman urges stronger cyber security measures amid surge in online frauds | #cybercrime | #infosec

[ad_1] Hyderabad: On Monday, Rajya Sabha MP Dr K Laxman raised concerns about the growing threat of cyber fraud and digital financial crimes in India, urging decisive action to enhance the country’s cybersecurity infrastructure. He highlighted that with India’s rapid shift towards digital banking and UPI-based transactions under the Digital India initiative, citizens—especially senior citizens […]

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