The 2025 Internet Crime Report was published a few weeks ago, but I only just saw it. Lots of interesting statistics. Press release. News articles. [...]

Businesses are advised against paying – but many are prepared to deal to protect users’ privacy After a week of outages, hundreds of millions of students’ data stolen, delayed assignment due dates and school login pages being defaced by hackers, the US tech firm Instructure – which operates the education platform …

DarkSword is a sophisticated piece of malware —probably government designed—that targets iOS. Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) has identified a new iOS full-chain exploit that leveraged multiple zero-day vulnerabilities to fully compromise devices. Based on toolmarks in recovered payloads, we believe the exploit chain to be called DarkSword …

Someone pleaded guilty to secretly working for a ransomware gang as he negotiated ransomware payments for clients. [...]

Interesting paper: “ What hackers talk about when they talk about AI: Early-stage diffusion of a cybercrime innovation. ” Abstract: The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) is raising concerns about its potential to transform cybercrime. Beyond empowering novice offenders, AI stands to intensify the scale and sophistication of attacks by …

Undisclosed number of names and contact and reservation details accessed in latest cybercrime attempt The accommodation reservation website Booking.com has suffered a data breach with “unauthorised parties” gaining access to customers’ details. The platform said it “noticed some suspicious activity involving unauthorised third parties being able to access …

Banks, governments and tech providers urged to upgrade security because current systems will soon be obsolete Banks, governments and technology providers need to be prepared for quantum computer hackers capable of breaking most existing encryption systems by 2029, Google has warned. The tech company said in a blogpost that …

Russian state has tolerated parallel probiv market for its convenience but now Ukrainian spies are exploiting it Russia is scrambling to rein in the country’s sprawling illicit market for leaked personal data, a shadowy ecosystem long exploited by investigative journalists, police and criminal groups. For more than a …

Kensington and Westminster councils investigating whether data has been compromised as Hammersmith and Fulham also reports hack Three London councils have reported a cyber-attack, prompting the rollout of emergency plans and the involvement of the National Crime Agency (NCA) as they investigate whether any data has been compromised. The …

Google has filed a complaint in court that details the scam : In a complaint filed Wednesday, the tech giant accused “a cybercriminal group in China” of selling “phishing for dummies” kits. The kits help unsavvy fraudsters easily “execute a large-scale phishing campaign,” tricking hordes of unsuspecting people into “disclosing …

When courts ban people from accessing leaked data – as happened after the airline’s data breach – only hackers and scammers win Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast It’s become the playbook for big Australian …

Hackers stole personal information of 6.6m people but outsourcing firm did not shut device targeted for 58 hours The outsourcing company Capita has been fined £14m for data protection failings after hackers stole the personal information of 6.6 million people, including staff details and those of its …

Hackers are more likely to target educational institutions than private businesses, government survey shows When hackers attacked UK nurseries last month and published children’s data online, they were accused of hitting a new low. But the broader education sector is well used to being a target. Continue reading …

Firm, which has 18 sites around London and more in US, India and China, has received ransom demand, say reports The names, pictures and addresses of about 8,000 children have reportedly been stolen from the Kido nursery chain by a gang of cybercriminals. The criminals have demanded a …

Anthropic reports on a Claude user: We recently disrupted a sophisticated cybercriminal that used Claude Code to commit large-scale theft and extortion of personal data. The actor targeted at least 17 distinct organizations, including in healthcare, the emergency services, and government and religious institutions. Rather than encrypt the stolen …

Barristers report going unpaid and cases being turned away amid fears firms will desert legal aid work altogether Lawyers have warned that a cyber-attack on the Legal Aid Agency has pushed the sector into chaos, with barristers going unpaid, cases being turned away and fears a growing number of …

The Cambridge Cybercrime Conference was held on 23 June. Summaries of the presentations are here. [...]

Lead brand of French luxury group LVMH reassures customers financial data such as bank details were not taken Louis Vuitton has said the data of some UK customers has been stolen, as it became the latest retailer targeted by cyber hackers. The retailer, the leading brand of the French …

The ransomware group linked to the recent cyberattacks on UK retailers Marks and Spencer, Harrods, and the Co-Op has begun a turf war with its rivals, triggering a battle within the industry that could bring more hacks and further fallout for corporate victims. DragonForce, a group of largely Russian-speaking …

Arrest warrants issued for ringleaders after investigation by police in Europe and North America European and North American cybercrime investigators say they have dismantled the heart of a malware operation directed by Russian criminals after a global operation involving British, Canadian, Danish, Dutch, French, German and US police. International …

How to prove your identity after your account gets hacked and how to improve security for the future Phone lost or stolen? Practical steps to restore peace of mind UK passport lost or stolen? Here are the steps you need to take Your Facebook or Instagram account can be …

British defence firms have reportedly warned staff not to connect their phones to Chinese-made EVs Mobile phones and desktop computers are longstanding targets for cyber spies – but how vulnerable are electric cars? On Monday the i newspaper claimed that British defence firms working for the UK government have warned …

Long story of a $250 million cryptocurrency theft that, in a complicated chain events, resulted in a pretty brutal kidnapping. [...]

Join a loyalty scheme and you often get a reward or discount on your special day – but it may have strings attached Celebrating your birthday isn’t just about getting presents and cards from family and friends. Signing up to loyalty schemes and newsletters can give you access to …

There’s a growing collaboration between hacking groups engaging in espionage on behalf of nation-states and those seeking financial gains through ransomware and other forms of cybercrime, researchers noted this week. There has always been some level of overlap between these two groups, but it has become more pronounced …