Tag: crimes
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AI, Deepfakes Are Top Risks for Financial Crime Specialists
ACAMS Says Investigators Need Better Data, Architecture and AI-Based Detection. The financial system has a trust problem driven by artificial intelligence, and CIOs looking to prevent fraud and other financial crimes will only face more challenges as criminals find new ways to use AI to swindle, according to an Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists…
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UK plans sweeping overhaul of policing amid surge in online crimes
The British Home Office published proposals that would include the creation of a new National Police Service, described by officials as Britain’s equivalent of the FBI. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/uk-national-policing-overhaul-cybercrime
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Hacker gets seven years for breaching Rotterdam and Antwerp ports
The Amsterdam Court of Appeal sentenced a 44-year-old Dutch national to seven years in prison for multiple crimes, including computer hacking and attempted extortion. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-gets-seven-years-for-breaching-rotterdam-and-antwerp-ports/
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Mentorship & Diversity: Shaping the Next Generation of Cyber Experts
Patricia Voight, CISO at Webster Bank, shares her expertise on advancing cybersecurity careers, combating financial crimes, and championing diversity in a rapidly changing industry. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-careers/mentorship-and-diversity-shaping-the-next-generation-of-cyber-experts
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Mentorship & Diversity: Shaping the Next Generation of Cyber Experts
Patricia Voight, CISO at Webster Bank, shares her expertise on advancing cybersecurity careers, combating financial crimes, and championing diversity in a rapidly changing industry. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-careers/mentorship-and-diversity-shaping-the-next-generation-of-cyber-experts
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ATM Jackpotting ring busted: 54 indicted by DoJ
The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted 54 individuals over a multi-million-dollar ATM jackpotting fraud scheme. U.S. DoJ indicted 54 people for a nationwide ATM jackpotting scheme that stole millions via malware. The case links the crimes to the cybercrime group Tren de Aragua, including charges of fraud, money laundering, and material support to a…
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Cyber Pros Emerge as Bold AI Adopters, While AI Changes Data Security Game, CSA Reports Say
Tags: advisory, ai, api, attack, awareness, business, cloud, compliance, control, credit-card, crime, crimes, crypto, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, exploit, finance, framework, google, governance, guide, healthcare, injection, intelligence, law, LLM, lockbit, malicious, metric, mitigation, monitoring, network, office, openai, ransom, ransomware, risk, risk-management, service, skills, sql, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerabilityFormerly “AI shy” cyber pros have done a 180 and become AI power users, as AI forces data security changes, the CSA says. Plus, PwC predicts orgs will get serious about responsible AI usage in 2026, while the NCSC states that, no, prompt injection isn’t the new SQL injection. And much more! Key takeaways Cyber…
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Cyber Pros Emerge as Bold AI Adopters, While AI Changes Data Security Game, CSA Reports Say
Tags: advisory, ai, api, attack, awareness, business, cloud, compliance, control, credit-card, crime, crimes, crypto, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, exploit, finance, framework, google, governance, guide, healthcare, injection, intelligence, law, LLM, lockbit, malicious, metric, mitigation, monitoring, network, office, openai, ransom, ransomware, risk, risk-management, service, skills, sql, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerabilityFormerly “AI shy” cyber pros have done a 180 and become AI power users, as AI forces data security changes, the CSA says. Plus, PwC predicts orgs will get serious about responsible AI usage in 2026, while the NCSC states that, no, prompt injection isn’t the new SQL injection. And much more! Key takeaways Cyber…
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More than $2 billion in payments from 4,000 ransomware incidents reported to Treasury in recent years
The Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) released a study last week covering 4,194 ransomware incidents that were reported through the Bank Secrecy Act over the three-year period. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/fincen-treasury-2-billion-ransomware-payments-report
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FinCEN says ransomware gangs extorted over $2.1B from 2022 to 2024
A new report by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) shows that ransomware activity peaked in 2023 before falling in 2024, following a series of law enforcement actions targeting the ALPHV/BlackCat and LockBit ransomware gangs. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fincen-says-ransomware-gangs-extorted-over-21b-from-2022-to-2024/
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US Treasury Tracks $4.5B in Ransom Payments since 2013
The US Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network shared data showing how dramatically ransomware attacks have changed over time. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/us-treasury-45b-ransom-payments-2013
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More than $2 billion in payments from 4,000 ransomware incidents reported to Treasury in recent years
The Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) released a study last week covering 4,194 ransomware incidents that were reported through the Bank Secrecy Act over the three-year period. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/fincen-treasury-2-billion-ransomware-payments-report
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Australian Man Jailed for Running Fake Wi-Fi Attacks at Airports and Onboard Flights
A Perth man has been sent to jail for stealing private videos from women and creating a fake Wi-Fi network to trick airline passengers. The 44-year-old’s crimes have shocked the aviation industry and left many victims feeling violated. The Fake Wi-Fi Scheme The trouble started in April 2024 when workers at Qantas spotted something suspicious.…
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Australian Man Jailed for Running Fake Wi-Fi Attacks at Airports and Onboard Flights
A Perth man has been sent to jail for stealing private videos from women and creating a fake Wi-Fi network to trick airline passengers. The 44-year-old’s crimes have shocked the aviation industry and left many victims feeling violated. The Fake Wi-Fi Scheme The trouble started in April 2024 when workers at Qantas spotted something suspicious.…
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ThreatsDay Bulletin: 0-Days, LinkedIn Spies, Crypto Crimes, IoT Flaws and New Malware Waves
This week has been crazy in the world of hacking and online security. From Thailand to London to the US, we’ve seen arrests, spies at work, and big power moves online. Hackers are getting caught. Spies are getting better at their jobs. Even simple things like browser add-ons and smart home gadgets are being used…
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Maryland man faces federal charges for crimes allegedly linked to 764
Erik Lee Madison is accused of victimizing five children this fall. His alleged criminality dates back to 2020, when he was a minor. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/erik-lee-madison-alleged-764-member-arrested/
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Alleged 764 leader arrested in Arizona, faces life in prison
Baron Cain Martin, a 21-year-old, allegedly joined the nihilistic violent extremist group in 2019. Officials described his alleged crimes as “atrocious” and “so depraved they defy comprehension.” First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/baron-cain-martin-764-leader-arrested-charged/
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Transnational Organized Crime Gang Steals $1 Million from Ontario Couple
Today my LinkedIn feed and Google News filter is showing me several stories that illustrate how we are failing to stop online scammers from stealing from our elderly. It starts with the headlines. CTVNews: Ontario seniors GIVE AWAY MORE THAN $1 MILLION to scammers.CTVNews: Ontario couple LOSES MORE THAN $1 MILLION DOLLARS to fraud.Toronto Only:…
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Alleged 764 member faces up to 69 years in prison for string of suspected violent crimes
Prosecutors accuse Tony Christopher Long of animal crushing, sexual exploitation of a minor, cyberstalking and extortion. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/764-tony-christopher-long-california-charged/
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US Teen Indicted in 764 Network Case Involving Exploitation Crimes
US teen indicted for involvement in extremist “764” network, accused of child exploitation, animal cruelty, and cyberstalking, says the Justice Department. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/us-teen-indicted-764-network-case-crimes/
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AI’s split personality: Solving crimes while helping conceal them
What happens when investigators and cybercriminals start using the same technology? AI is now doing both, helping law enforcement trace attacks while also being tested for its … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/10/21/ai-cybercrime-digital-forensics/
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AI’s split personality: Solving crimes while helping conceal them
What happens when investigators and cybercriminals start using the same technology? AI is now doing both, helping law enforcement trace attacks while also being tested for its … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/10/21/ai-cybercrime-digital-forensics/
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Europol Dismantles SIM Farm Network Powering 49 Million Fake Accounts Worldwide
Europol on Friday announced the disruption of a sophisticated cybercrime-as-a-service (CaaS) platform that operated a SIM farm and enabled its customers to carry out a broad spectrum of crimes ranging from phishing to investment fraud.The coordinated law enforcement effort, dubbed Operation SIMCARTEL, saw 26 searches carried out, resulting in the arrest of seven suspects and…
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Authorities Shut Down Cybercrime-as-a-Service, Seize 40,000 SIM Cards
Law enforcement authorities across Europe have dismantled a sophisticated cybercrime-as-a-service operation that enabled criminals to commit widespread fraud and other serious offenses across the continent. The coordinated action, codenamed ‘SIMCARTEL’, resulted in seven arrests, the seizure of over 40,000 active SIM cards, and the takedown of infrastructure that facilitated crimes causing millions of euros in…
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PowerSchool hacker sentenced to 4 years in prison
Matthew Lane pleaded guilty to crimes stemming from attacks on PowerSchool and a U.S. telecom company earlier this year. His sentence is half the amount prosecutors sought in the cause. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/powerschool-hacker-matthew-lane-sentenced/
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Hamburg man charged with murder over US teen’s livestreamed death
German authorities issue 204 charges against 21-year-old suspect, alleged to be part of wider network of abusersA man accused of luring children worldwide into a sadistic online abuse network has been charged by German prosecutors with hundreds of crimes, including murder, for the livestreamed death of a 13-year-old American.Using the pseudonym “White Tiger”, the 21-year-old…
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Hamburg man charged with murder over teen’s livestreamed death
German authorities issue 204 charges against 21-year-old suspect, alleged to be part of wider network of abusersA man accused of luring children worldwide into a sadistic online abuse network has been charged by German prosecutors with hundreds of crimes, including murder, for the livestreamed death of a 13-year-old American.Using the pseudonym “White Tiger”, the 21-year-old…
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Microsoft schaltet gefährliches Phishing-Netzwerk ab
Über die Phishing-as-a-Service-Plattform RaccoonO365 sollen mehr als 5.000 Microsoft-Accounts in 94 Ländern kompromittiert worden sein.Die Digital Crimes Unit (DCU) von Microsoft hat die Phishing-as-a-Service-Plattform RaccoonO365 lahmgelegt. Wie das Unternehmen aus Redmond berichtet, wurden dabei 338 Webseiten beschlagnahmt, um die Infrastruktur zu zerstören.Das von Microsoft als Storm-2246 verfolgte kriminelle Netzwerk hinter der Plattform hat sich auf…
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Microsoft beschlagnahmt 338 Websites zur Zerschlagung des schnell wachsenden Phishing-Dienstes ‘RaccoonO365″
Die Digital-Crimes-Unit (DCU) von Microsoft hat mit einem Gerichtsbeschluss des Southern District of New York 338 Websites beschlagnahmt, die mit ‘RaccoonO365″ verbunden sind. Ziel war es, die technische Infrastruktur des Dienstes zu stören und Kriminellen den Zugriff auf Opferkonten zu entziehen. RaccoonO365 ist ein Phishing-Toolkit, mit dem Microsoft-365-Zugangsdaten gestohlen werden. Dieser Fall zeigt, dass Cyberkriminelle…