Tag Cybercrime

MP Cyber Police Alerts Public to Major Email and Password Leak Involving 680 Million Email IDs

The Madhya Pradesh Cyber Police recently issued a stark warning about a significant breach affecting around 680 million email addresses and passwords in India, highlighting the urgent need for improved online security measures. This incident underscores not just the vast digital vulnerabilities present in India but also the precarious assumptions…

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UK Foreign Office Under Cyber Attack

Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Geo Focus: The United Kingdom Chinese Hacking Group Implicated in Cyber Attack Akshaya Asokan ( asokan_akshaya) • December 19, 2025 Trade Minister Chris Bryant speaks on Sky News on December 19, 2025. (Image: Sky News) A senior official from the U.K. government…

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5 Essential Cybersecurity Steps for Every SMB

Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Governance & Risk Management, Multi-factor & Risk-based Authentication Practical Steps to Enhance Security and Resilience Sean D. Mack • December 17, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Leaders of small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) frequently assert, “We’re too small to be a target.” This misconception endangers their organizations, especially…

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Experience Matters, But Now You’re Up Against AI Hacks

AI-Based Attacks , Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning , Fraud Management & Cybercrime Adapting to the Rapid Rise of AI-Driven Cyber Attacks: Strategies for Defenders Brandy Harris • December 10, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Recent revelations from Anthropic regarding a cyberespionage operation heavily relying on artificial intelligence technology have shed light…

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France and Germany Address Challenges Posed by Nation-State Cyberattacks

Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime French Interior Ministry Faces Cyberattack; Germany Confronts Russian Ambassador Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • December 12, 2025 Image: Capitano Footage/Shutterstock The French Ministry of the Interior is currently investigating a suspected cyberattack on its email server, believed to be orchestrated by nation-state actors.…

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Kaiser Permanente Agrees to Pay Up to $47.5M in Web Tracker Settlement

Data Privacy, Data Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Class Action Lawsuit Claims Web Trackers Misused Patient Data Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • December 2, 2025 Kaiser Permanente has agreed to pay up to $47.5 million to resolve class action litigation related to its website tracking activities. Kaiser Permanente has reached…

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Ransomware Attacks Elevate Cybersecurity to a National Focus

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Cybercrime, Cybercrime as-a-Service Public-Private Collaboration Essential for Ransomware Response, Asserts Anne Neuberger Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • November 27, 2025 Anne Neuberger, former Deputy NSA for Cyber and Emerging Technologies, White House (Image: ISMG) At a recent event in London, Anne Neuberger, former Deputy National Security Adviser for…

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WLF Races to Safeguard User Funds

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Cryptocurrency Fraud, Cybercrime UK Fraud Investigators Conduct Arrests in $28M Basis Markets Rug-Pull Investigation Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • November 27, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Each week, Information Security Media Group compiles cybersecurity incidents involving digital assets. Recently, World Liberty Financial has been working to secure user funds after…

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The Demolition of a Notorious Scam Compound in Myanmar Seems to Be Merely ‘Performative’

In October, following a raid by Myanmar’s military junta on a notorious scam compound, officials indicated their intent to completely “eradicate” forced scamming operations within the country. Although military forces destroyed several buildings using explosives, recent satellite imagery from the KK Park scam center shows that the devastation was limited…

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