Hacking & Cyber-Crime News Monitoring

'Appalling' Pembina Trails hack could cause a lot of damage, privacy expert says

A privacy expert says she's not seen a breach elsewhere in Canada that matches the scale of the Pembina Trails School Division hack. Almost a million files amounting to about 4.5 terabytes of data have been released on the dark web after the group …

Cryptocurrency makes cybercrime harder to trace, says MCIT consultant

Richard Miehe, a risk management consultant for the Minnesota Counties Insurance Trust (MCIT), recently reviewed rates with the Hubbard County Board. FIND MORE NEWS IMPORTANT TO YOU MCIT is a risk-sharing pool for county governments, he explained. Hubbard …

Community Safety Partnership event next month

Anti-social behaviour, road safety, scams, cyber crime and fire safety are just some of the issues you will be able to discuss at a Community Safety Partnership event in March next month. The event is being held at the Old Barclays Bank in Broad Street, …

Mumbai fights back: Complaints on cyber crime helpline 1930 touches 1-lakh mark; Rs 241 cr saved

2019 video of a police-public clash over a road accident in Nadia district is being shared as recent in the context of ...

Following the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, in the first week of April, Muslims have been protesting against the newly enacted law across the country, including in West Bengal (here, here, and here). According to news reports (here, here), on …

Hack like you 'meme' it

What do pepperoni pizza, cat memes and an online dojo have in common? It turns out, these are all essential elements of a great cybersecurity hacking competition. And experts at Arizona State University, the University of Arizona, Northern Arizona …

Murshidabad violence: West Bengal Police form nine-member SIT

Kolkata: The West Bengal Police on Wednesday announced the constitution of a nine-member special investigation team (SIT) to probe the violence and riot-like situation in the minority-dominated Murshidabad district throughout almost the entire last week …

UNC computer science department looks to the future as it celebrates 60th anniversary

UNC’s highly-ranked Department of Computer Science celebrated its 60th anniversary, hosting events last Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The department continues to grow, hiring new faculty and drawing in more students.  A.M. Turing Award winner Frederick P. …

Two Romanian men sentenced, one pleads guilty to installing skimmers throughout Mississippi

JACKSON, MS – Alexandru Ionut Gheorghe, 28, and Marian Aurelian Neacsu, 29, were both sentenced today to 15 months in federal prison for possession of device-making equipment, also known as skimmers. Their codefendant, Bogdan Gabriel Radu, 22, pleaded …

Possible Russian Hackers Targeted UK Ministry of Defense

Spear-Phishing Campaign Used RomCom Malware Variant Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • April 14, 2025     Image: Shutterstock A phishing campaign wielding malware previously associated with Russian-speaking hackers targeted the U.K. Ministry of Defense in …

FIR against Bajwa: HC asks Punjab not to arrest Congress leader till April 22

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Punjab government and directed it not to arrest Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa till the next date of hearing on April 22 in connection with his "50 bombs have reached Punjab" …

Prodaft Offers "No Judgment" Deal to Buy Dark Web Accounts from Cybercrime Forum Users

Cyber threat intelligence firm Prodaft is encouraging users of the most notorious cybercrime-focused dark web forums to turn over a new leaf and sell their accounts to the good guys. In a world-first initiative called SYS, the European-based company has …

India News | Cross-verify, Avoid Clicking on Suspicious Links: Cyber Crime Wing

Chennai, Apr 12 (PTI) Cross-verification of news items and avoiding clicking on suspicious links are among the advisories issued to the public to prevent them from falling prey to cyber frauds, the Cyber Crime Wing of the police department said on Saturday …

Cybercrime Surge Prompts Urgent Call for Online Vigilance

3 Reading Time: 3 minutesCybercrime now accounts for nearly half of all crimes against individuals in England and Wales, according to government research, highlighting a growing threat to personal digital security. As reliance on the internet for work, …

Madras HC Refuses CBI Probe Into Ransacking Of Youtuber Savakku Shankar's House

(MENAFN- IANS) Chennai, April 16 (IANS) The Madras High Court on Wednesday dismissed a plea seeking to transfer the investigation into the ransacking of YouTuber 'Savukku' Shankar's residence to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The …

INR 241 Crore Saved, 8,214 SIMs Blocked - Inside Mumbai’s Cybercrime War Room

Mumbai police have been using Helpline number 1930 as a powerful weapon in their battle against cybercrime for the past three years. This week, the number of complaints received surpassed one lakh, and the total sum saved for victims was an astounding INR …

Morocco Investigation Major Data Breach Allegedly Claimed by Algerian Hackers

The National Social Security Fund (CNSS) of Morocco has confirmed that initial checks on leaked documents circulating on social media have revealed that much of the information is false, inaccurate, or incomplete. Officials state these documents originated …

Chinese Hackers Attacking Critical Infrastructure to Sabotage Networks

In an alarming escalation of cyber threats, Chinese state-sponsored hackers have intensified their operations targeting critical infrastructure across the United States, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region. Recent intelligence reports reveal that …

PTA, FIA Apprehend Illegal Phone SIM Seller in Quetta and Gujrat

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in collaboration with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cyber Crime Wing, conducted successful raids against illegal SIM issuance activities in Quetta and Gujrat. In Quetta, the PTA led a raid at the …

Morgan Lim on Xraised: A Fresh Look at Sales Through the Lens of Time

Author and Sales Trainer, Strategist Shares a Time-Based Approach to Sales Performance and Precision SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In his recent interview with Xraised, Morgan Lim—sale trainer, …

MatchAwards Welcomes Digital Marketing Expert Fredrick Muriithi as an Economic Development Organization (EDO) Partner

MERU, MERU, KENYA, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MatchAwards, the cutting-edge ITO-powered economic development platform, is redefining how businesses, governments, and investors connect to funding and growth opportunities. Fueled by the …

Matías Lambert, CEO of Iquall Networks, Publishes AI-Driven Autonomous Networks: A Strategic and Technical Guide

A practical guide by Matías Lambert to help telecom leaders build autonomous networks—brick by brick—with AI, automation, and industry frameworks. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Matías Lambert, CEO of Iquall …

IDMR Announces Version 5

A Customer-Driven Redesign Enhancing Efficiency, Compliance, and Usability in Aviation CMS/DMS NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IDMR, a leading provider of aviation document management and process …

PowerNet by Benton REA merging with Advanced High Speed Internet

YAKIMA, WA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Advanced High Speed Internet, a leading locally owned internet service provider operating in Yakima, Washington, announced today their acquisition of Prosser based Wireless Internet …

VARStreet Inc. Enhances its ‘ Back Office Users Management’ Module with New Functionalities

VARStreet Inc. upgrades its ‘Back Office Users Management’ Module to support custom roles and enhanced access control. BURLINGTON, MA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VARStreet Inc., a leading provider of integrated eCommerce …

From RAG to Bento Box: Raghu Para Redefines Enterprise AI with Strategic, Scalable Design 

Raghu Para introduces a scalable, design-first AI framework, turning complex RAG systems into streamlined enterprise solutions. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a wide-ranging interview with AI Time Journal, …

Zuper Named an IDC Innovator for Field Service Management Applications

SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Zuper, a leader in intelligent field service management solutions, has been named an IDC Innovator in the IDC Innovators: Field Service Management Applications, 2025 (doc # …

Velatura Unveils Consent Manager+ with J&B Medical

First-of-its-kind AI-driven consent management platform empowers patients, clinicians, and administrators NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Velatura Public Benefit Corporation (Velatura), the country’s premier …

Elphi Launches New Borrower Point of Sale, Enhancing Its End-to-End Mortgage Origination Platform

Elphi expands its proven LOS with a new Borrower POS - delivering private lenders a powerful, end-to-end platform to streamline loan origination. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Elphi, a leading mortgage loan …

Ripple Effect Strengthens High-Tech Focus, Expands PR Team to Meet Growing Demand for AI-Driven Software Expertise

Ripple Effect Communications Strengthens Position to Help High-Tech Innovators Navigate the AI Landscape BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ripple Effect Communications, an integrated marcom and PR agency renowned …

As Search Traffic Collapses, Brandlight Launches to Help Brands Tap AI for Product Discovery

Company raises $5.75M to lead the shift toward AI Engine Optimization NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Brandlight, the first-of-its-kind AI Insights and Influence System, has emerged from stealth with $5.75 …

webFEAT Complete Unveils New 'Answer Engine Optimization' (AEO) Strategy to Maximize Visibility and Drive Growth

webFEAT Complete launches AEO services to boost visibility, using AI, voice search, and structured content to help businesses dominate search results. CINCINNATI, OH, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- webFEAT Complete, a leader in …

Arbisoft Strengthens U.S. Presence and Expands Global Footprint with New Office in MENA Region

Arbisoft has expanded its presence in the U.S. with a new office in Plano, Texas, and in the MENA region with an office in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. PLANO, TX, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Arbisoft Strengthens U.S. …

Wingu Africa Appoints Tigest Damtie as General Manager, Ethiopia Sales

Wingu Africa appoints Tigest Damtie as GM: Ethiopia Sales, strengthening local leadership to drive growth and client success in a key regional market. ADDIS ABABA, ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bringing experienced …

WhoisFreaks Aligns Efforts with Microsoft to Launch Security Copilot Plugin for AI-Powered Domain Intelligence

LAHORE, PUNJAB, PAKISTAN, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WhoisFreaks, a leading provider of domain’s WHOIS and DNS data intelligence services, has announced the launch of its powerful new Security Copilot Plugin, built in collaboration with …

New AI meA groundbreaking machine learning technique, Counterfactual

GA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A novel approach called Counterfactual Synthetic Minority Oversampling Technique (SMOTE) has been developed to tackle the persistent issue of imbalanced data in healthcare. Traditional …

JMXi Recognized on 2025 CRN® Tech Elite 250 List

This prestigious annual list honors IT solution providers that have earned the highest level of technical certifications from leading technology vendors. ST. PETERSBURG, FL, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- JMXi, a leader in …

Evident Announces Launch of EviSmart QC: Ai-Powered Quality Control for Prescriptions and Scans

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Evident, a leader in digital dental solutions, today announced the launch of EviSmart QC, a revolutionary new tool within the EviSmart platform. EviSmart QC leverages …

AI-powered intrusion detection system outperforms traditional methods in securing loT networks

GA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A recent study introduces an advanced anomaly-based intrusion detection system (IDS) designed to address the increasing cyber threats targeting Internet of Things (IoT) devices. By combining …