The Department of Justice last week announced a new strategic approach to combating cybercrime which involves “using all tools” to disrupt cybercriminals and hold them accountable, as well as promoting cybersecurity through public education efforts. The agency’s criminal division will lead efforts which include ensuring the department has the necessary tools and policies in place […]
Six men face charges related to the possession, distribution, and production of child sex abuse material in Bradford County. BRADFORD COUNTY, Pa. — Several people face charges in connection with a child predator sting in Bradford County. Investigators say a pastor and five men were identified as being involved in the possession, distribution, and production […]
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The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), on Tuesday launched the Joint Case Team on Cybercrime to fight and revolutionise cybercrime in Nigeria. Speaking on the motive behind its establishment, the AGF emphasised that the JCTC’s vision is founded on principles of synergy, coordination, and mutual respect among institutions […]
CBS News Sacramento Live TURLOCK — A dozen arrests were made as part of an online child predator sting based out of Turlock, police announced Friday. Of the 12 people arrested, the Turlock Police Department said three were residents of the city while nine traveled from other areas as far as West Sacramento. Each was […]
A major cyber-attack on Marks & Spencer has been linked to a hacking collective known as Scattered Spider, which is previously thought to have hit MGM Resorts and the US casino operator Caesars. The group, which has previously been found to include people in their 20s from the UK and the US – some of […]
Philadelphia, Pa. — The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has released its 2024 annual report, which combines information collected from 859,532 complaints. The report also details losses exceeding $16 billion, which represents a 33% increase from 2023. The top three cybercrimes by number of complaints in 2024 were: phishing/spoofing, extortion, and personal data breaches. The […]
Jeffrey Bowie, CEO of cybersecurity firm Veritaco, was arrested on April 14, 2025, facing two counts of violating Oklahoma’s Computer Crimes Act for allegedly installing malware on computers at St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City. The incident, which occurred on August 6, 2024, has raised serious concerns about insider threats in healthcare cybersecurity. According to […]
Cybersecurity companies are not immune to the threats they defend against, reports CyberScoop. A new report from SentinelOne’s SentinelLabs highlights how cybercriminals and nation-state actors are increasingly targeting security vendors themselves. The report outlines various real-world intrusion attempts, demonstrating that cybersecurity firms sit at a critical point where access to protected environments makes them attractive to […]
MONROE, Mich. (WTVG) – A new law took effect in Michigan Wednesday in an effort to keep children safer, especially when it comes to car accidents. The Child Passenger Safety Law implements stricter guidelines for how children should be secured in a vehicle to ensure they remain safe at all times. The number one tip […]
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