India Moves to Block Proton Mail Over Privacy and Security Concerns
Indian court orders nationwide ban on encrypted email service Proton Mail following complaints of harassment and misuse. The controversial decision highlights growing tensions between privacy-focused technology and government regulation of digital communications.
4chan's Final Chapter: Historic Forum Faces Permanent Shutdown After Major Cyberattack
A devastating hack has taken down 4chan, exposing critical vulnerabilities and sensitive user data, with experts suggesting the notorious forum may never return. The attack marks a potential end to the platform's 22-year legacy of shaping internet culture, from viral memes to controversial movements.
Microsoft Warns: AI Tools Making Cybercrime More Accessible and Sophisticated
Microsoft's latest Cyber Signals report reveals how AI is enabling cybercriminals to execute complex scams in minutes rather than weeks, with minimal technical expertise. The report details various AI-powered threats including deepfakes and automated scam generation, while providing key protective measures for consumers.
Critical Windows Authentication Flaw Exploited in Global Cyber Attacks
A recently discovered Windows vulnerability enabling credential theft has been actively exploited in targeted attacks against organizations in Poland and Romania. Multiple attack campaigns traced to various countries have leveraged the flaw to steal authentication data through carefully crafted phishing emails.
Math Prodigy Turned Crypto Hacker: The $65M Heist That Shocked Two Nations
A 22-year-old Canadian mathematics genius faces multiple criminal charges for allegedly stealing $65 million through cryptocurrency platform exploits. The University of Waterloo graduate, who earned two degrees by age 19, remains a fugitive while authorities grapple with prosecuting sophisticated digital financial crimes.
20-Year-Old 'Scattered Spider' Hacker Pleads Guilty in $13M Cybercrime Case
A young Florida hacker has admitted to major cybercrimes including cryptocurrency theft and data breaches targeting companies like Twilio and LastPass. As a member of the notorious Scattered Spider group, he faces prison time and must pay $13 million in restitution.
International Police Operation Takes Down Massive CSAM Platform with Over 70,000 Illicit Videos
In a groundbreaking operation spanning 38 countries, Europol successfully dismantled Kidflix, one of the largest online CSAM distribution platforms. The operation led to 79 arrests, identified nearly 1,400 suspects, and rescued 39 children from exploitation.
North Korean IT Workers Infiltrate European Companies Through Deceptive Freelancing
North Korean operatives are expanding their presence across Europe by posing as foreign IT specialists on freelance platforms, targeting companies in multiple countries. The sophisticated operation enables fund generation for North Korea while creating security risks through potential data breaches and extortion attempts.
Massive Cryptocurrency Mining Operation Hijacks Over 1,500 PostgreSQL Servers
A sophisticated cyberattack campaign has compromised more than 1,500 PostgreSQL database servers for illicit cryptocurrency mining. The fileless attack, attributed to threat actor JINX-0126, employs advanced evasion techniques and targets internet-exposed instances with weak security.
IRS Unveils Tech Overhaul After Uncovering $21 Billion Financial Crime Operation
The IRS is launching CI-FIRST, a technology modernization program, after detecting $21.1 billion in tax and financial fraud between 2022-2024. The initiative aims to enhance collaboration with financial institutions and streamline data sharing to combat sophisticated financial crimes.