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DC food
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Miami man busted with more than a dozen child sex abuse videos, police say

A Miami man was arrested for possessing over a dozen child sexual abuse videos linked to his Dropbox account.
DC food
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Miami man busted with more than a dozen child sex abuse videos, police say

A Miami man was arrested for possessing over a dozen child sexual abuse videos linked to his Dropbox account.
#phishing
fromIT Pro
5 days ago
Privacy professionals

Arrests made after huge HMRC scam campaign hit 100,000 accounts

fromZDNET
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Got a suspicious UPS text? Don't reply - it might be a scam. Here's how to tell

fromIT Pro
5 days ago
Privacy professionals

Arrests made after huge HMRC scam campaign hit 100,000 accounts

fromZDNET
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Got a suspicious UPS text? Don't reply - it might be a scam. Here's how to tell

#national-crime-agency
Artificial intelligence
fromITPro
3 months ago

Law enforcement needs to fight fire with fire on AI threats

Proactive measures are needed as AI-related crime is accelerating.
Calls for an AI Crime Taskforce to combat rising threats effectively.
fromIT Pro
1 week ago
EU data protection

Arrests made in hunt for hackers behind cyber attacks on M&S and Co-op

Artificial intelligence
fromITPro
3 months ago

Law enforcement needs to fight fire with fire on AI threats

Proactive measures are needed as AI-related crime is accelerating.
Calls for an AI Crime Taskforce to combat rising threats effectively.
fromIT Pro
1 week ago
EU data protection

Arrests made in hunt for hackers behind cyber attacks on M&S and Co-op

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Two new U.K. deaths probed for links to alleged poison seller Kenneth Law | CBC News

Kenneth Law may have supplied as many as 99 people in the U.K. with a toxic salt, or other items used to die by suicide.
Canada news
#ransomware
Cryptocurrency
fromIT Pro
1 month ago

It's been a bad week for ransomware operators

International law enforcement dismantled 300 servers and neutralized numerous domains as part of a campaign against ransomware operations.
fromIT Pro
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Scattered Spider: Who are the alleged hackers behind the M&S cyber attack?

Cryptocurrency
fromIT Pro
1 month ago

It's been a bad week for ransomware operators

International law enforcement dismantled 300 servers and neutralized numerous domains as part of a campaign against ransomware operations.
fromIT Pro
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Scattered Spider: Who are the alleged hackers behind the M&S cyber attack?

fromIT Pro
2 weeks ago

British IT worker jailed for revenge attack on employer that caused a "ripple effect of disruption" for colleagues and customers

"Taj set out to get revenge on his employer following his suspension from work. He did so by targeting their IT system, which he had privileged access to. By doing this he created a ripple effect of disruption far beyond the shores of the UK."
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Seven months for IT worker who trashed his work network

Taj set out to get revenge on his employer following his suspension from work. He did so by targeting their IT system, which he had privileged access to.
Privacy professionals
#hacking
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

PlayStation Hack Suspect Profiled In New Max Docuseries

The documentary series 'Most Wanted: Teen Hacker' explores the life and crimes of hacker Julius Kivimaki, revealing his lack of remorse and wide-ranging cyber activities.
fromDatabreaches
2 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Beach mansion, Benz and Bitcoin worth $4.5m seized from League of Legends hacker Shane Stephen Duffy

Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

PlayStation Hack Suspect Profiled In New Max Docuseries

The documentary series 'Most Wanted: Teen Hacker' explores the life and crimes of hacker Julius Kivimaki, revealing his lack of remorse and wide-ranging cyber activities.
fromDatabreaches
2 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Beach mansion, Benz and Bitcoin worth $4.5m seized from League of Legends hacker Shane Stephen Duffy

#cybersecurity
Marketing tech
fromITPro
4 months ago

Multichannel attacks are becoming a serious threat for enterprises - and AI is fueling the surge

Multichannel attacks are on the rise, significantly exploiting AI advancements.
Organizations lack the necessary defenses against sophisticated multichannel cyber threats.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 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
5 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.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Hacker News
2 months ago

Weekly Recap: Zero-Day Exploits, Developer Malware, IoT Botnets, and AI-Powered Scams

Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting overlooked infrastructure like outdated software and IoT devices, reshaping the landscape of cyberattacks.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 month ago

INTERPOL Dismantles 20,000+ Malicious IPs Linked to 69 Malware Variants in Operation Secure

INTERPOL dismantled over 20,000 malicious IPs linked to information-stealing malware in a global operation involving 26 countries.
Marketing tech
fromITPro
4 months ago

Multichannel attacks are becoming a serious threat for enterprises - and AI is fueling the surge

Multichannel attacks are on the rise, significantly exploiting AI advancements.
Organizations lack the necessary defenses against sophisticated multichannel cyber threats.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 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
5 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.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Hacker News
2 months ago

Weekly Recap: Zero-Day Exploits, Developer Malware, IoT Botnets, and AI-Powered Scams

Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting overlooked infrastructure like outdated software and IoT devices, reshaping the landscape of cyberattacks.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 month ago

INTERPOL Dismantles 20,000+ Malicious IPs Linked to 69 Malware Variants in Operation Secure

INTERPOL dismantled over 20,000 malicious IPs linked to information-stealing malware in a global operation involving 26 countries.
Media industry
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Football and other premium TV being pirated at 'industrial scale'

Big tech firms' inaction is facilitating widespread piracy of live sports, creating risks for users and financial losses for broadcasters.
#scams
UK news
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Grandpa-conning crook jailed over sugar-coated drug scam

A cyber conman exploited elderly victims, coercing them into smuggling drugs, revealing a grave vulnerability in targeting methods.
#identity-theft
fromDatabreaches
3 months 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

fromDatabreaches
3 months 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

#fraud
Privacy professionals
fromNew York Post
2 months 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.
Privacy professionals
fromNew York Post
2 months 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.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Long Island teacher who pretended to be a minor to fool kids into sending dirty pics hit with unsettling new charges: report

Former teacher Ryan McCaffery faces new child porn charges after allegedly soliciting explicit photos from minors on Snapchat.
#sextortion
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
SF parents

LI lacrosse coach, 20, allegedly 'sextorted' 30 boys in twisted Snapchat blackmail scheme

A high school lacrosse coach allegedly sextorted at least 30 boys, including a 13-year-old, using Snapchat for sexual exploitation.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
SF parents

Four West African men charged in sick sextortion scam linked to California teen's suicide

A California teen's suicide linked to a sextortion scam underscores the dangers of online predation and manipulation.
SF parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

LI lacrosse coach, 20, allegedly 'sextorted' 30 boys in twisted Snapchat blackmail scheme

A high school lacrosse coach allegedly sextorted at least 30 boys, including a 13-year-old, using Snapchat for sexual exploitation.
SF parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Four West African men charged in sick sextortion scam linked to California teen's suicide

A California teen's suicide linked to a sextortion scam underscores the dangers of online predation and manipulation.
fromeuronews
2 months ago

US sanctions Myanmar militia for 'facilitating cyber scams'

Saw Chit Thu has already been sanctioned by the EU and the UK for profiting from scam compounds and human trafficking.
US news
NYC LGBT
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Brazil police foil bomb plot targeting packed Lady Gaga concert in Rio

A plot to recruit teens for coordinated attacks was uncovered during a concert in Rio de Janeiro.
UK news
fromTheregister
3 months ago

Student pleads guilty to smuggling software out of GCHQ

A GCHQ student pleaded guilty to downloading sensitive information, raising security risks.
Canada news
fromDatabreaches
3 months ago

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.
#online-safety
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 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.nytimes.com
3 months 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.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 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.nytimes.com
3 months 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.
UK news
fromwww.hackneygazette.co.uk
4 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.
Cryptocurrency
fromNextgov.com
5 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
6 months ago

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

Detective Constable Daryl Fryatt emphasized that stealing copyrighted material for financial gain is illegal, jeopardizing artists and the livelihoods of those behind music creation.
London
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