Skylar Dalziel, a 22-year-old from Luton, has pleaded guilty to stealing unreleased tracks from various artists, including Coldplay and Bebe Rexha. The hacker profited approximately £42,000 by selling the stolen music online. After illegally accessing artists’ cloud storage, Dalziel faces…
A 35-year-old Dutch man has been arrested by Belgian authorities for selling unauthorized nude images and personal information of women and girls through multiple Telegram groups. The groups involved the sharing of images without consent, often prompting members to submit…
The Greek website parco.gov.gr has launched to promote safe social media practices among minors, under parental control. An accompanying application, ‘kids wallet’, will soon enable parents to monitor their children’s online time and content. This initiative aims to reduce excessive…
Swiss YouTuber Ludoc unveils his journey from an unsettling Skype encounter with a 58-year-old man to creating the documentary ‘Dans l’ombre.’ His investigation into online predation highlights the dangers lurking on the internet and emphasizes the importance of informing both…
Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure in Germany are escalating, alarming businesses that face potential existential threats. With over 140,000 incidents recorded in 2023 alone, both small firms and large institutions, including hospitals, are at risk. Cybercriminals are utilizing sophisticated tactics, including…
A significant breakthrough in the fight against cybercrime occurred in Germany as a 24-year-old man was arrested for allegedly supporting the hacker group KillNET, which is connected to cyberattacks aimed at countries involved in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The suspect is…
A federal court in St. Louis has indicted 14 North Korean IT workers for allegedly participating in a scheme that generated at least $88 million for the North Korean regime. Using false identities, these workers extorted US companies by demanding…
A recent rise in online banking fraud, particularly cases of impersonation, has raised concerns over customer protection in Germany. Consumers face significant losses, often with banks denying compensation due to claims of negligence. The European Commission is working on new…
The Hellenic Police’s Cybercrime Unit has launched an investigation into a fabricated article that featured a public figure promoting fraudulent investment platforms. Following a complaint, authorities discovered that users were redirected to a site urging them to share personal information….
A man in Greece has been arrested by the Cyber Crime Unit for charges related to child pornography and extortion. The case involves an individual who impersonated a female in video calls with a minor, coercing them into sexual acts…
In a recent incident, an internet cable linking Finland and Sweden has been damaged, leading to internet outages in Finland. The damage, identified by GlobalConnect, affects a landline connection. Finnish authorities are investigating the incident as a potential crime, with…
The Italian Council of Ministers has approved a justice decree that notably omits two significant and contentious provisions: the ‘gag’ on judges and tighter cybercrime regulations. A new article enhances the effectiveness of electronic bracelets for protecting women from violence,…
