Tag: law
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Google and FBI warn of ransomware group that sends fake IT workers to hack victims in person
Cybercriminals, part of a gang known as Silent Ransom Group, have sent people pretending to be IT support employees to law firms’ offices, where the criminals have stolen data using USB drives or remote access tools. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/06/05/google-and-fbi-warn-of-ransomware-group-that-sends-fake-it-workers-to-hack-victims-in-person/
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EU unveils tech sovereignty package to cut reliance on US, Chinese suppliers
The package bundles two draft laws, a Chips Act 2.0 and a Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA), alongside an Open Source Strategy and a roadmap for digitalizing the energy system. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/eu-unveils-tech-sovereignty-package-cut-reliance-us-china
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29 Arrests, Nine Crime Groups Dismantled: Another Blow to Illegal Streaming
International Operation KRATOS led by Europol dismantled illegal streaming networks, leading to 29 arrests and nine crime groups taken down. An international law enforcement operation, codenamed Operation KRATOS and involving 13 countries (Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Spain, the UK, and the US), spent seven months quietly dismantling the…
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Law enforcement arrests 29 in crackdown on illegal streaming operations
Tags: lawFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/law-enforcement-arrests-29-in-crackdown-on-illegal-streaming-operations
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Police dismantles 9 crime groups in illegal streaming crackdown
European and international law enforcement agencies have dismantled nine organized crime groups and arrested 29 suspects in a major crackdown on illegal streaming operations. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/police-dismantles-9-crime-groups-in-illegal-streaming-crackdown/
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145 AI laws passed in 2025 and privacy teams aren’t catching a break
145 AI-related laws were enacted by state legislatures in 2025, and more than 1,000 additional bills were introduced or revised, according to DataGrail’s Privacy and AI … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/06/01/datagrail-ai-privacy-risks-report/
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US Law Enforcement Warns of ‘Anti-Tech Extremism’ as AI Hatred Grows
As Americans stew over the looming risk of job-stealing AI and data centers in their back yards, the feds are raising the alarm about a new category of threat, documents obtained by WIRED show. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/us-law-enforcement-warns-of-anti-tech-extremism/
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FBI warns of Kali365 phishing-as-a-service after April Microsoft 365 attacks
The law enforcement agency published an advisory on Thursday about Kali365, a Telegram-based service for cybercriminals that allows them to capture legitimate “OAuth” tokens enabling widespread access to Microsoft 365 environments. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/fbi-warns-of-kali365-phishing-attacks
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Police boast of hacking VPN where criminals believed themselves to be safe
Law enforcement intercepted VPN traffic, seized domains, and arrested its operator. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/05/police-boast-of-hacking-vpn-where-criminals-believed-themselves-to-be-safe/
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The Cyber Express Weekly Roundup: Supply Chain Breaches, AI Content Enforcement, And Event Disruption Attacks
The global cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve rapidly as attackers expand their focus on developer ecosystems, public-facing institutions, and anonymization infrastructure. At the same time, regulators and law enforcement agencies are stepping up enforcement efforts around AI misuse and cybercrime-enabling services. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/tce-weekly-roundup-cybersecurity-supply-chain/
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The Cyber Express Weekly Roundup: Supply Chain Breaches, AI Content Enforcement, And Event Disruption Attacks
The global cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve rapidly as attackers expand their focus on developer ecosystems, public-facing institutions, and anonymization infrastructure. At the same time, regulators and law enforcement agencies are stepping up enforcement efforts around AI misuse and cybercrime-enabling services. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/tce-weekly-roundup-cybersecurity-supply-chain/
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The Cyber Express Weekly Roundup: Supply Chain Breaches, AI Content Enforcement, And Event Disruption Attacks
The global cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve rapidly as attackers expand their focus on developer ecosystems, public-facing institutions, and anonymization infrastructure. At the same time, regulators and law enforcement agencies are stepping up enforcement efforts around AI misuse and cybercrime-enabling services. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/tce-weekly-roundup-cybersecurity-supply-chain/
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Processes & Culture Top Reasons Behind Data Breaches
Government leaders revealed that, in spite of state laws meant to improve cyber hygiene, an analysis of incidents showed issues persist and visibility falls short. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/processes-and-culture-top-reasons-behind-data-breaches
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Law enforcement shuts down VPN service used by two dozen ransomware gangs
First VPN promised hackers complete anonymity for their cyberattacks. But Europol said it was able to notify the service’s users that they have now been identified. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/05/21/law-enforcement-shuts-down-vpn-service-used-by-two-dozen-ransomware-gangs/
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Global law enforcement operation takes First VPN offline
Police seized First VPN in a global crackdown, exposed its cybercrime users, and shut down infrastructure tied to ransomware and data theft. A major international law enforcement operation has taken First VPN offline, a service that had become a quiet staple for ransomware crews, data thieves, and other cybercriminals trying to hide in plain sight. >>The coordinated…
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UK plans for cybercrime law reform would protect almost no one, experts warn
The proposals would require researchers to cease activity the moment a vulnerability is identified, meaning they could not confirm it was real, assess its severity or determine its exploitability. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/uk-plans-for-cybercrime-law-reform-limited-protections
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UK plans for cybercrime law reform would protect almost no one, experts warn
The proposals would require researchers to cease activity the moment a vulnerability is identified, meaning they could not confirm it was real, assess its severity or determine its exploitability. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/uk-plans-for-cybercrime-law-reform-limited-protections
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UK plans for cybercrime law reform would protect almost no one, experts warn
The proposals would require researchers to cease activity the moment a vulnerability is identified, meaning they could not confirm it was real, assess its severity or determine its exploitability. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/uk-plans-for-cybercrime-law-reform-limited-protections
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UK plans for cybercrime law reform would protect almost no one, experts warn
The proposals would require researchers to cease activity the moment a vulnerability is identified, meaning they could not confirm it was real, assess its severity or determine its exploitability. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/uk-plans-for-cybercrime-law-reform-limited-protections
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Europe dismantles VPN service used by cybercriminals to hide ransomware attacks
The international operation targeted a service known as First VPN, which had been marketed for years on Russian-speaking cybercrime forums as a secure way for criminals to evade law enforcement. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/europe-dismantles-first-vpn
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Police seize “First VPN” service used in ransomware, data theft attacks
A virtual private network service called ‘First VPN,’ used in ransomware and data theft attacks, has been taken offline in a joint international law enforcement operation. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/police-seize-first-vpn-service-used-in-ransomware-data-theft-attacks/
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Ukraine identifies infostealer operator tied to 28,000 stolen accounts
The Ukrainian cyberpolice, working in conjunction with U.S. law enforcement, has identified an 18-year-old man from Odesa suspected of running an infostealer malware operation targeting users of an online store in California. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ukraine-identifies-infostealer-operator-tied-to-28-000-stolen-accounts/
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Processes and Culture Top Reasons Behind Data Breaches
Government leaders revealed that, in spite of state laws meant to improve cyber hygiene, an analysis of incidents showed issues persist and visibility falls short. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/processes-and-culture-top-reasons-behind-data-breaches
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FTC warns 12 major tech firms of violating Take It Down Act
The law mandates that platforms make it easy for people to ask that nonconsensual intimate images be removed and to delete them within 48 hours of a request. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/ftc-warns-12-firms-of-violating-take-it-down-act
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Carding site B1ack’s Stash dumps 4.6 Million stolen cards for free
Carding forum B1ack’s Stash claims to have released millions of stolen CVV2 payment card records for free after suspending sellers. B1ack’s Stash, one of the most active stolen card marketplaces on the dark web, has released 4.6 million credit card records for free, not because of a law enforcement action or a system compromise, but…
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Interpol’s ‘Operation Ramz’ Pioneers Cross-Region Collabs in Middle East
While the numbers are modest, the crackdown on cybercrime involved 13 countries in the MENA region, the largest law enforcement collaboration to date. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/interpol-operation-ramz-cross-region-middle-east
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You Can Get Some of Your Nudes Removed From the Internet Under a New Law
Starting May 19, tech platforms in the US will have to comply with the Take It Down Act. Here’s how more than a dozen major platforms are handling takedown demands for your nonconsensual nudes. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/how-to-remove-nudes-take-it-down-act/