Washington, D.C. – A federal court in the United States has sentenced Peter Williams, a 39-year-old former Australian cyber security executive, to 87 months in prison for stealing and selling highly sensitive cyber-exploit tools to a Russian cyber-tools broker — in a case authorities say underscores the severe national securityContinue Reading
Unlike cybercriminals (who seek money), hacktivists are usually motivated by: Their goal is often to expose information, embarrass an organization, or disrupt services to draw attention to an issue.Continue Reading
French authorities have confirmed that a hacker accessed sensitive data linked to 1.2 million bank accounts through the country’s national banking registry, raising fresh concerns about cybersecurity vulnerabilities within government systems. In a statement released, the Ministry of the Economy and Finance said the attacker used stolen login credentials belongingContinue Reading
Authorities in Nigeria have arrested six suspected members of a cybercrime syndicate accused of breaching the internal platform of a major telecommunications provider and stealing large volumes of airtime and mobile data for illegal resale. According to investigators, the group gained unauthorized access to the telecom company’s internal systems usingContinue Reading
Several young job seekers in India have reportedly been trafficked to Cambodia under the promise of lucrative computer and IT-related employment, only to discover they were being coerced into participating in large-scale cybercrime operations. Victims were allegedly forced to engage in online scams, including investment fraud, romance scams, and socialContinue Reading
Gabon has suspended access to Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, WhatsApp, and other platforms “until further notice,” the country’s media regulator announced. The High Authority for Communication (HAC) cited the spread of false information, cyberbullying, and unauthorized disclosure of personal data as reasons for the move. Internet monitoring group NetBlocks confirmedContinue Reading
Phishing emails are getting more convincing. If unsure, verify directly with the organization.Continue Reading
