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Privacy professionals
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

Cyber scams are skyrocketing, costing Americans $16B - and this state lost the most to online fraudsters

Cyber scams in 2024 resulted in $16 billion stolen from Americans, a 33% rise from 2023.
Californians reported the highest monetary losses to cybercrime, particularly among the elderly.
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago
US news

Man Who U.S. Says Faked Death to Avoid Child Support Gets 81 Months in Prison

Kipf hacked the death registry to fake his death and evade child support payments.
fromITPro
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

A cyber criminal group behind an MFA bypass operation promised hackers "profit within minutes" - they're now facing lengthy jail sentences

Three men pleaded guilty for running a site assisting cyber criminals to bypass multi-factor authentication, impacting over 12,500 victims in the UK.
fromThe Hacker News
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

DoJ Indicts 5 Individuals for $866K North Korean IT Worker Scheme Violations

The U.S. indicted five individuals for their roles in a fraudulent IT worker scheme benefiting North Korea.
fromDatabreaches
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Kyiv Region Police Expose Hackers Who Infected Notaries' Computers with Viruses and Changed Data in State Registries

A group of hackers was detained for illegally removing property encumbrances by exploiting vulnerabilities in state officials' devices.
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Three sentenced over OTP.Agency MFA fraud service | Computer Weekly

Three men were sentenced for operating an underground cybercrime service selling access to personal online accounts.
Privacy professionals
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

Cyber scams are skyrocketing, costing Americans $16B - and this state lost the most to online fraudsters

Cyber scams in 2024 resulted in $16 billion stolen from Americans, a 33% rise from 2023.
Californians reported the highest monetary losses to cybercrime, particularly among the elderly.
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago
US news

Man Who U.S. Says Faked Death to Avoid Child Support Gets 81 Months in Prison

Kipf hacked the death registry to fake his death and evade child support payments.
fromITPro
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

A cyber criminal group behind an MFA bypass operation promised hackers "profit within minutes" - they're now facing lengthy jail sentences

Three men pleaded guilty for running a site assisting cyber criminals to bypass multi-factor authentication, impacting over 12,500 victims in the UK.
fromThe Hacker News
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

DoJ Indicts 5 Individuals for $866K North Korean IT Worker Scheme Violations

The U.S. indicted five individuals for their roles in a fraudulent IT worker scheme benefiting North Korea.
fromDatabreaches
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Kyiv Region Police Expose Hackers Who Infected Notaries' Computers with Viruses and Changed Data in State Registries

A group of hackers was detained for illegally removing property encumbrances by exploiting vulnerabilities in state officials' devices.
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Three sentenced over OTP.Agency MFA fraud service | Computer Weekly

Three men were sentenced for operating an underground cybercrime service selling access to personal online accounts.
more#fraud
#ransomware
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 months ago

Top 10 cyber crime stories of 2024 | Computer Weekly

Ransomware attacks in 2024 caused unprecedented devastation, particularly affecting the UK's NHS and the British Library.
Increased transparency and proactive measures by the NCSC and NCA signal a stronger fight against cybercrime.
Information security
fromComputerworld
6 months ago

Inside the trials and tribulations of a major ransomware attack

Small and medium-sized businesses are increasingly vulnerable to ransomware attacks, often underestimating their risk.
The film 'Butterfly' dramatizes the complexities of responding to a ransomware crisis.
Ransomware decisions are fraught with moral and practical dilemmas; businesses must weigh risks carefully.
fromComputerWeekly.com
7 months ago
Information security

Fog ransomware crew evolving into wide-ranging threat | Computer Weekly

The Fog ransomware group is expanding its targets to include the financial services sector, indicating a shift towards more lucrative cybercrime opportunities.
fromComputerWeekly.com
7 months ago
Information security

US offers $2.5m bounty for on-the-run malware dev | Computer Weekly

The U.S. has issued a $2.5 million bounty for Belarusian malware developer Volodymyr Kadariya, linked to major cyber crime operations involving the Angler exploit kit.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 months ago

Top 10 cyber crime stories of 2024 | Computer Weekly

Ransomware attacks in 2024 caused unprecedented devastation, particularly affecting the UK's NHS and the British Library.
Increased transparency and proactive measures by the NCSC and NCA signal a stronger fight against cybercrime.
Information security
fromComputerworld
6 months ago

Inside the trials and tribulations of a major ransomware attack

Small and medium-sized businesses are increasingly vulnerable to ransomware attacks, often underestimating their risk.
The film 'Butterfly' dramatizes the complexities of responding to a ransomware crisis.
Ransomware decisions are fraught with moral and practical dilemmas; businesses must weigh risks carefully.
fromComputerWeekly.com
7 months ago
Information security

Fog ransomware crew evolving into wide-ranging threat | Computer Weekly

The Fog ransomware group is expanding its targets to include the financial services sector, indicating a shift towards more lucrative cybercrime opportunities.
fromComputerWeekly.com
7 months ago
Information security

US offers $2.5m bounty for on-the-run malware dev | Computer Weekly

The U.S. has issued a $2.5 million bounty for Belarusian malware developer Volodymyr Kadariya, linked to major cyber crime operations involving the Angler exploit kit.
more#ransomware
#data-security
fromTheregister
4 weeks ago
UK news

Student pleads guilty to smuggling software out of GCHQ

A GCHQ student pleaded guilty to downloading sensitive information, raising security risks.
fromDatabreaches
1 month ago
EU data protection

Former University of Michigan Football Quarterbacks Coach and Co-Offensive Coordinator Indicted on Charges of Unauthorized Access to Computers and Aggravated Identity Theft

Former University of Michigan Co-Offensive Coordinator Matthew Weiss arrested for extensive hacking and identity theft involving over 150,000 athletes' data.
fromTheregister
4 weeks ago
UK news

Student pleads guilty to smuggling software out of GCHQ

A GCHQ student pleaded guilty to downloading sensitive information, raising security risks.
fromDatabreaches
1 month ago
EU data protection

Former University of Michigan Football Quarterbacks Coach and Co-Offensive Coordinator Indicted on Charges of Unauthorized Access to Computers and Aggravated Identity Theft

Former University of Michigan Co-Offensive Coordinator Matthew Weiss arrested for extensive hacking and identity theft involving over 150,000 athletes' data.
more#data-security
#data-breach
fromDatabreaches
1 month ago
Canada news

United States Unseals Charges Against Aubrey Cottle for Theft of Texas Republican Party Data

Aubrey Cottle was charged for stealing and distributing data from the Texas Republican Party.
fromESPN.com
1 month ago
Washington Redskins

Ex-U-M assistant charged with computer hacking

A former coach hacked into athletes' accounts to obtain private intimate content.
fromDatabreaches
1 month ago
Canada news

United States Unseals Charges Against Aubrey Cottle for Theft of Texas Republican Party Data

Aubrey Cottle was charged for stealing and distributing data from the Texas Republican Party.
fromESPN.com
1 month ago
Washington Redskins

Ex-U-M assistant charged with computer hacking

A former coach hacked into athletes' accounts to obtain private intimate content.
more#data-breach
#online-safety
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Dramatic moment paedophile, 21, linked to neo-Nazi abuse cult is arrested in Hackney

Richard Ehiemere, linked to an online pedophile group, was arrested for blackmailing and abusing teenage girls online.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago

Predator in UK's largest catfishing case' drove 12-year-old girl to suicide

A serial predator was sentenced to life for exploiting and blackmailing vulnerable teens online, causing severe harm and tragic consequences.
Online abuse in the digital age poses significant risks, particularly for vulnerable youth.
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Online Harm Groups Pose Unprecedented Risk' to Teens, Says U.K. Crime Agency

Young people face unprecedented online risks from groups promoting sadistic and misogynistic behaviors.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
EU data protection

The Indo Daily: Deepfake: Garda probe into phoney topless images of female politician

An investigation is underway regarding the creation and spread of possibly malicious material targeting public figures in Ireland.
fromMail Online
2 months ago
Parenting

I quit Big Tech to hunt pedos after being disturbed by online abuse

Online predators target children of all demographics.
Undercover operations expose the alarming extent of online abuse.
Creating effective decoys for investigations is a meticulous process.
Awareness is crucial for parents to protect their children.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Dramatic moment paedophile, 21, linked to neo-Nazi abuse cult is arrested in Hackney

Richard Ehiemere, linked to an online pedophile group, was arrested for blackmailing and abusing teenage girls online.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago

Predator in UK's largest catfishing case' drove 12-year-old girl to suicide

A serial predator was sentenced to life for exploiting and blackmailing vulnerable teens online, causing severe harm and tragic consequences.
Online abuse in the digital age poses significant risks, particularly for vulnerable youth.
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Online Harm Groups Pose Unprecedented Risk' to Teens, Says U.K. Crime Agency

Young people face unprecedented online risks from groups promoting sadistic and misogynistic behaviors.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
EU data protection

The Indo Daily: Deepfake: Garda probe into phoney topless images of female politician

An investigation is underway regarding the creation and spread of possibly malicious material targeting public figures in Ireland.
fromMail Online
2 months ago
Parenting

I quit Big Tech to hunt pedos after being disturbed by online abuse

Online predators target children of all demographics.
Undercover operations expose the alarming extent of online abuse.
Creating effective decoys for investigations is a meticulous process.
Awareness is crucial for parents to protect their children.
more#online-safety
UK news
fromwww.hackneygazette.co.uk
2 months ago

Hackney man downloaded child sex abuse images and shared to online criminal group

Richard Ehiemere was convicted for facilitating a misogynistic online network that exploited vulnerable individuals, particularly girls, through extreme coercion.
#cybersecurity
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

Reflecting on three years of cyber warfare in Ukraine | Computer Weekly

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has significantly transformed the global cyber security landscape, impacting tactics and frequency of cyber threats.
Information security
fromITPro
3 months ago

Hackers are using a new AI chatbot to wage cyber attacks: GhostGPT lets users write malicious code, create malware, and curate phishing emails - and it costs just $50 to use

Hackers exploit uncensored chatbots like GhostGPT to develop malware and conduct cyber crimes.
fromTheregister
7 months ago
Information security

Insecure software makers are the real cyber villains - CISA

Technology vendors are primarily responsible for creating vulnerabilities in software, enabling cyber crime.
fromTechRepublic
7 months ago
Information security

IBM on Future Cybersecurity: Passkeys, Deepfakes, Quantum Computing

The internet will be safer in five years due to technological advances like passkey technology reducing cybercrime risks.
fromTheregister
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

India to train 5000 'Cyber Commandos'

India plans to train 5,000 Cyber Commandos to enhance its cybersecurity capabilities over the next five years.
fromDatabreaches
3 months ago
Privacy technologies

Orlando Man Pleads Guilty To Conducting Series Of Cyber Intrusions Against Former Employer

Michael Scheuer pleaded guilty to hacking and aggravated identity theft, with a possible 10-year sentence for computer fraud and 2 years for identity theft.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

Reflecting on three years of cyber warfare in Ukraine | Computer Weekly

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has significantly transformed the global cyber security landscape, impacting tactics and frequency of cyber threats.
Information security
fromITPro
3 months ago

Hackers are using a new AI chatbot to wage cyber attacks: GhostGPT lets users write malicious code, create malware, and curate phishing emails - and it costs just $50 to use

Hackers exploit uncensored chatbots like GhostGPT to develop malware and conduct cyber crimes.
fromTechRepublic
7 months ago
Information security

IBM on Future Cybersecurity: Passkeys, Deepfakes, Quantum Computing

The internet will be safer in five years due to technological advances like passkey technology reducing cybercrime risks.
fromTheregister
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

India to train 5000 'Cyber Commandos'

India plans to train 5,000 Cyber Commandos to enhance its cybersecurity capabilities over the next five years.
fromDatabreaches
3 months ago
Privacy technologies

Orlando Man Pleads Guilty To Conducting Series Of Cyber Intrusions Against Former Employer

Michael Scheuer pleaded guilty to hacking and aggravated identity theft, with a possible 10-year sentence for computer fraud and 2 years for identity theft.
more#cybersecurity
Cryptocurrency
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

FBI notified over 4,300 victims of 'pig butchering' crypto scams in past year

The FBI's initiative has flagged over 4,300 victims of cryptocurrency fraud, helping to save $285 million.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Dark web hacker who made 42k selling unreleased Coldplay tracks is spared jail

A hacker sold unreleased music online, avoiding jail time despite significant copyright offences, highlighting issues with music piracy's impact on artists.
#operation-poweroff
fromITPro
4 months ago
Information security

Europol just took down 27 DDoS-for-hire sites

Europol has launched a major initiative against DDoS attacks by seizing websites and making arrests, especially during the holiday season.
fromDatabreaches
4 months ago
Privacy technologies

Global Police Action Against DDoS Attackers: Operation PowerOFF

International law enforcement is intensifying efforts against DDoS-for-hire services through Operation PowerOFF, focusing on arrests and prevention.
fromITPro
4 months ago
Information security

Europol just took down 27 DDoS-for-hire sites

Europol has launched a major initiative against DDoS attacks by seizing websites and making arrests, especially during the holiday season.
fromDatabreaches
4 months ago
Privacy technologies

Global Police Action Against DDoS Attackers: Operation PowerOFF

International law enforcement is intensifying efforts against DDoS-for-hire services through Operation PowerOFF, focusing on arrests and prevention.
more#operation-poweroff
#nca
Privacy professionals
fromComputerWeekly.com
9 months ago

NCA cracks digitalstress DDoS-for-hire operation | Computer Weekly

The NCA disrupted digitalstress.su, unearthing cyber criminal activities, showing vulnerabilities of such domains, and gathering data for future law enforcement actions.
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

NCA takes out network that laundered ransomware payments | Computer Weekly

UK's NCA disrupts Russian money laundering networks tied to cyber crime, drugs, and firearms trafficking.
Privacy professionals
fromComputerWeekly.com
9 months ago

NCA cracks digitalstress DDoS-for-hire operation | Computer Weekly

The NCA disrupted digitalstress.su, unearthing cyber criminal activities, showing vulnerabilities of such domains, and gathering data for future law enforcement actions.
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

NCA takes out network that laundered ransomware payments | Computer Weekly

UK's NCA disrupts Russian money laundering networks tied to cyber crime, drugs, and firearms trafficking.
more#nca
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
8 months ago
London

Norbury paedophile who sent sexual messages to kids arrested at Gatwick Airport

Sean Francis McGranaghan was sentenced to over six years in prison for attempting sexual communication with children.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.bbc.com
8 months ago

Man posing as YouTube star jailed for global sextortion

A predator used sextortion tactics against hundreds of underage victims, resulting in a 17-year prison sentence for extreme exploitation.
Europe news
fromwww.bbc.com
8 months ago

In Russia, questions swirl over arrest of Telegram boss

Pavel Durov's arrest in Paris has sparked significant mystery and speculation about potential charges and implications related to his platform, Telegram.
Privacy professionals
fromComputerWeekly.com
8 months ago

How might the UK's cyber landscape change under Labour? | Computer Weekly

The Labour Party's electoral success may lead to significant reforms in the UK's cyber security strategy, addressing rising cyber threats effectively.
Artificial intelligence
fromITPro
10 months ago

How companies are using automation and AI for cloud security

Cloud data is increasingly targeted by cyber criminals; identity-based techniques like credential theft are popular tactics.
Generative AI tools are expected to be utilized by cyber crime groups for faster attacks, but also have potential for securing cloud instances.
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