A federal jury in the United States has convicted 34-year-old Sohaib Akhter of Alexandria, Virginia, for his role in a major computer fraud and government data destruction scheme. According to U.S. court records, Akhter and his twin brother, Muneeb Akhter, worked for a Washington, D.C.-based technology company that provided softwareContinue Reading
A Latvian national accused of helping ransomware gangs extort millions of dollars from victims worldwide has been sentenced to 8.5 years in a U.S. federal prison. According to U.S. prosecutors in Ohio, Deniss Zolotarjovs received a 102-month prison sentence for serving as a negotiator for several notorious cybercriminal operations, includingContinue Reading
Cybersecurity experts are raising concern over two emerging threat actors; Cordial Spider and Snarky Spider, linked to a rise in stealth attacks targeting cloud-based business platforms. The groups rely on voice phishing (vishing), impersonating IT personnel or executives to trick employees into logging into fake Single Sign-On (SSO) pages. OnceContinue Reading
Never trust urgent messages asking for money or sensitive information. Cybercriminals often impersonate banks, government agencies, or even your boss using emails, calls, or messaging apps. They create panic with phrases like “act now” or “your account will be blocked” to trick you into responding. Stay safe: Remember: Legitimate institutionsContinue Reading
Cash-on-Delivery (COD) scams are on the rise in Ghana, putting online shoppers at risk as fraudsters adopt new tricks to steal money. In this type of scam, criminals pretend to be sellers or delivery agents. They contact victims through phone calls, text messages, or social media, claiming a package isContinue Reading
The Toronto Police Service has announced multiple arrests in what authorities describe as a groundbreaking cybercrime investigation involving the use of a mobile “SMS blaster.” The operation uncovered a sophisticated device designed to mimic a legitimate cellular tower. This technology enabled suspects to broadcast fraudulent text messages directly to nearbyContinue Reading
Two major U.S. financial institutions, Citizens Bank and Frost Bank, have confirmed separate data security incidents, disclosed on April 23, 2026, intensifying concerns about cybersecurity vulnerabilities within the banking industry. The breaches have been attributed to the Everest ransomware group, which claims it gained unauthorized access to systems associated withContinue Reading
