WIRED has long been captivated by the concept of rogues since its inception in the early 1990s. The publication emerged from a desire to celebrate the disruptive potential of the internet and the innovative minds—hackers, entrepreneurs, and dreamers—who saw vast possibilities in a digitized world. However, that fascination with rogues…
Data Security, Geo Focus: The United Kingdom, Geo-Specific Labour Government Attributes Blame to Tories Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • May 23, 2025 Lady Justice at London’s Old Bailey criminal court. (Image: Stephen Finn/Shutterstock) In the aftermath of a significant cyberattack on the U.K. Legal Aid Agency, law firms representing low-income…
Vietnam Moves to Ban Telegram Amid Data Breach Concerns In a significant policy shift, the Vietnamese government has announced plans to ban Telegram by June, citing alarming data breach incidents and concerns related to potential ‘terrorist’ links. The decision has raised eyebrows among cybersecurity experts and business owners who rely…
The hacker landscape in Russia has long blurred the distinctions between cybercrime, state-directed cyberwarfare, and espionage. This convergence has recently been spotlighted by a significant indictment that centers on a collective of Russian nationals accused of operating a vast malware campaign. This operation, detailed in a newly released indictment, demonstrates…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Global Collaboration Leads to Drug and Firearm Bust Greg Sirico • May 23, 2025 A bucket of narcotics seized by the FBI as part of Operation RapTor. (Image: FBI) In a significant crackdown on online criminality, U.S. and European law enforcement agencies announced the results…
Federal Trade Commission Settles With GoDaddy Over Data Security Allegations The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached a resolution with GoDaddy, a prominent web hosting provider, concluding a case that alleges deceptive practices related to the company’s data security measures. In a unanimous decision on May 23, 2025, the FTC…
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Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development, Threat Intelligence Cognyte Acquires GroupSense to Enhance Cyber Threat Intelligence Capabilities Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • May 23, 2025 Israel-based Cognyte has announced its acquisition of GroupSense, a digital risk protection firm based in Arlington, Virginia, a move intended to bolster its cyber threat intelligence offerings…
JuSun/Getty Images A significant data breach has surfaced, exposing millions of sensitive user credentials, a discovery that raises alarm bells across cybersecurity circles. According to cybersecurity expert Jeremiah Fowler, a recently published report reveals an online database that contains over 184 million unique account credentials. This trove of data includes…
