Customers’ personal information stolen during cybersecurity breach: Nova Scotia Power | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s electric utility says personal information belonging to some customers was taken during a recent cybersecurity breach. In a statement, Nova Scotia Power says the theft occurred last Friday when the privately owned company detected unusual activity on its network. At the time, the utility said there was unauthorized access into certain […]

Ukrainian extradited to US for Nefilim ransomware attacks | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

A Ukrainian national has been extradited from Spain to the United States to face charges over allegedly conducting Nefilim ransomware attacks against companies. The suspect, Artem Aleksandrovych Stryzhak, 35, was arrested in Spain in June 2024 and extradited to the U.S. on April 30, 2025. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Stryzhak allegedly participated […]

Child Predator sentenced to Life in Prison for Sexual Assault | #childpredator | #onlinepredator | #sextrafficing

A Montgomery County man who used social media to target and victimize minors systematically was sentenced to life in prison last week in Montgomery County’s 9th District Court, marking the conclusion of an extensive investigation by the Conroe Police Department. Ramon Figueroa Jr., Photo courtesy Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office Ramon Figueroa Jr., 22, received […]

Leaders of 764, global child sextortion group, arrested and charged | #cybercrime | #infosec

Two alleged leaders of the child sextortion group 764 were arrested and charged for directing and distributing child sexual abuse material, the Department of Justice said Thursday. Leonidas Varagiannis, 21, and Prasan Nepal, 20, face charges that carry a maximum penalty of life in prison.  Varagiannis, also known as “War,” and Nepal, also known as […]

Sexual Predator Receives 18 Year Prison Sentence | #childpredator | #kidsaftey | #childsaftey

 THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE RELEASE   People v. Alexander Sims 2023-CF-526   On April 30, 2025, Alexander Sims (DOB: 11/22/2004), previously of Tilton, Illinois, pleaded guilty to Predatory Sexual Assault of a Child, a class X felony. Sims was sentenced to 18 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, which […]

Casa Grande police catch five in online predator sting operation | News | #childpredator | #onlinepredator | #sextrafficing

CASA GRANDE, Ariz. – The Casa Grande Police Department recently arrested five individuals in an operation targeting online predators. The operation, conducted on February 7 and 8, aimed to prevent crimes against children and ensure community safety. Law enforcement charged the suspects with eight felonies related to sexual offenses. One suspect faced an additional charge […]

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