Cybercrime

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HPE Threat Labs report reveals cyber adversaries are morphing their business model to scale and accelerate attacks

News Desk 18/03/2026

HPE (NYSE: HPE) today unveiled the results of its inaugural cyberthreat research report, In the Wild, showing a striking shift in how modern cyber adversaries operate at scale across global industries and critical public sectors. Based on HPE’s analysis of live threat activity observed globally

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SANS Institute Launches Season 3 of “Cyber Leaders” Podcast, Featuring Unfiltered AI, Quantum, and Crisis Decision-Making Insights

News Desk 26/11/2025

As AI, quantum computing, and global cybercrime redefine the CISO’s role, SANS Institute is launching Season 3 of its Cyber Leaders Podcast to explore how top security leaders are adapting in real time. Hosted by SANS Institute’s James Lyne and Professor Ciaran Martin, the podcast gathers some of the most respected voices in cybersecurity for […]

Cybersecurity

Cybercrime raids across Africa led by Interpol expose $97m fraud network

Arnold Pinto 23/08/2025

1,209 arrested in crackdown Authorities across 18 African countries and the United Kingdom have arrested over 1,200 suspects linked to cybercrime in a coordinated operation led by Interpol. Dubbed Operation Serengeti 2.0, the crackdown ran from June to August 2025, targeting high-impact online crime, including investment fraud, ransomware attacks and business email

Cybersecurity

Elite cybercrime rings are recruiting experts as ransomware attacks surge in 2025

Arnold Pinto 20/08/2025

Ransomware cases up 49% in H1 2025 Ransomware attacks have surged globally in the first half of 2025, exposing the growing scale and sophistication of organised cybercrime. Experts warn that far from amateur operations, many ransomware groups now operate like corporations, recruiting skilled professionals and deploying advanced tactics to infiltrate critical systems. Data

Cybersecurity Travel

Dark web trade in stolen travel documents is surging to new heights

News Desk 07/08/2025

As global tourism recovers Cybercriminals are profiting from a booming black market for stolen travel documents, with a new investigation revealing that personal information from millions of travellers across the globe is being sold on the dark web for as little as $10. Joint research by cybersecurity firms NordVPN and Saily has uncovered a growing […]

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Group-IB Supports to INTERPOL’s Africa Cybercrime Threat Assessment Report 2025

PR News Desk 25/06/2025

Group-IB, a leading creator of cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime, announced today that it has supported key data and analysis to INTERPOL’s Africa Cybercrime Threat Assessment Report 2025. The fourth edition of the report reveals a steep rise in cyber-related crime across the continent, with online scams, ransomware, business email

Cybersecurity Defence & Security

Interpol warns cybercrime is now among the top criminal threats in Africa

Arnold Pinto 25/06/2025

Law enforcement capacity lags Cybercrime has emerged as one of the most prevalent forms of criminal activity in parts of Africa, accounting for over 30 per cent of all reported crimes in Western and Eastern regions, according to Interpol’s latest Africa Cyberthreat Assessment. The 2025 report, based on surveys and operational data from Interpol member […]

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Interpol infostealer crackdown takes down 20,000+ malicious IPs and domains

Arnold Pinto 22/06/2025

Asia-Pacific operation targets data theft An international law enforcement operation has dismantled cybercriminal infrastructure linked to information stealers across the Asia-Pacific region. Coordinated by Interpol from January to April 2025, the initiative resulted in the takedown of over 20,000 malicious IP addresses and domains. Law enforcement authorities from 26

Cybersecurity

How infostealers are fuelling a rise in million-dollar data breaches

Arnold Pinto 17/05/2025

Cyberattacks for $100 Cybercrime has evolved into a global industry where devastating corporate breaches can be triggered by malware that costs criminals less than a night out. According to cybersecurity expert Vakaris Noreika from NordStellar, the tools behind these attacks — infostealers — can be purchased on the dark web for as little as $100. […]

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The Exploitation of Gaming Engines: A New Dimension in Cybercrime

PR News Desk 28/11/2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, cybercriminals continually enhance their tactics to achieve higher infection rates and remain under the radar of cyber security systems. A recent discovery by Check Point Research has unveiled a chilling new trend that takes advantage of gaming engines, specifically their scripts. A popular open-source game engine, Godot

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UN member states finalise landmark cybercrime treaty

Arnold Pinto 11/08/2024

As digital threats proliferate worldwide The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has announced that the United Nations (UN) member states have finalised a groundbreaking treaty targeting cybercrime. The draft treaty approved by nearly 200 UN member states aims to bolster international cooperation and enhance law enforcement capabilities in addressing a wide range of […]

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2024 Thales Data Threat Report: Cyber Threats Are Escalating

Arnold Pinto 01/04/2024

Ransomware Attacks Up 22% In 2023 The newly unveiled 2024 Thales Data Threat Report exposes a worrying escalation in cyber threats, underscoring the urgent need for robust data security measures. The report comprehensively analyses evolving security practices and their implications for businesses worldwide. Based on insights from 3,000 IT and security professionals across

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2024 Sophos Threat Report: Cybercrime on Main Street Details Cyberthreats Facing SMBs

PR News Desk 13/03/2024

Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, today released its annual 2024 Sophos Threat Report, with this year’s report detailing “Cybercrime on Main Street” and the biggest threats facing small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs*). According to the report, in 2023, nearly 50% of malware detections for SMBs were keyloggers, spyware

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The New Cybercrime Atlas: A Collaborative Approach to Fighting Digital Crime

PR News Desk 30/01/2024

By Derek Manky, Chief Security Strategist & Global VP of Threat Intelligence at FortiGuard Labs The global transition to the digital economy means that the operations of governments, critical infrastructures, businesses, and individuals are now a tightly integrated system of interconnected resources. Everything from commerce and banking to delivering