Cybercrime News & Breaking Stories

Justin Hartley stars in CBS' "Tracker," a new action drama debuting after Super Bowl LVIII. Hartley plays a "rewardist" who finds missing people.

President Biden speaks to families of soldiers killed in Jordan, UPS plans job cuts, Georgia considers legalizing sports betting.

"Autistic 18-year-old hacker sentenced to life in secure hospital for leaking GTA 6 clips ahead of launch. Rockstar Games responds."

Financial services secretary Vivek Joshi urges banks to operationalize inoperative accounts, increase private sector participation in financial inclusion, and fight cyber fraud.

California lawmakers are proposing a bill that would collect sensitive health information of schoolchildren exempted from vaccinations due to medical reasons. The proposed data collection has raised concerns about the security and privacy of children's medical data. However, experts argue that the importance of preventing outbreaks and epidemics should be weighed against privacy concerns.

Logan Paul's fianceé, Nina Agdal, filed charges against MMA fighter Dillon Danis for sharing revenge porn online.

The director of NIELIT Kohima has warned the public about the dangers of cybercrime, emphasizing the importance of user behavior in preventing attacks. He also highlighted the launch of the ICSAS app, which aims to educate users about cyber threats. The director urged users to be cautious about clicking unknown links and to be mindful of what they share online. He also provided tips for staying safe, such as keeping software updated, using strong passwords, and being aware of phishing attacks. With India having a large number of internet users, the director stressed the need for cyber security education and awareness.

Kevin Mitnick, the most celebrated US hacker, has died at the age of 59. Mitnick was known for his pioneering antics in the 1980s and 1990s, tricking employees into helping him steal software and services from large phone and tech companies. He was imprisoned for five years until 2000, after which he became a respected cybersecurity professional, public speaker and author. Mitnick died in Las Vegas on 16 July after a 14-month battle with pancreatic cancer.

Famous hacker Kevin Mitnick, known as the 'Condor,' dies at 59 from pancreatic cancer.