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Cyber Crime
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BreachForums Data Breach Exposes 324,000 User Accounts
A significant data breach at BreachForums has revealed usernames and IP addresses of nearly 324,000 users, though many IPs are not useful for identification.
Jan 12, 2026

Major Disruption of Black Axe Cybercrime Gang in Europol Operations
Spanish police have arrested 34 members of the notorious Black Axe cybercrime gang, disrupting their extensive criminal network.
Jan 12, 2026

FBI Warns of North Korean Hackers Exploiting QR Codes for Phishing Attacks
Kimsuky's latest attacks can bypass email protections and MFA to steal M365 and VPN accounts.
Jan 9, 2026

Ransomware Surge Continues in 2025 Despite Law Enforcement Efforts
Ransomware incidents have surged in 2025, with more victims and active groups, highlighting the ongoing challenges in combating cybercrime.
Jan 9, 2026

Illinois Agency Exposes Personal Data of Over 700,000 Individuals
A significant data breach occurred due to a mistake by the Illinois Department of Human Services, affecting over 700,000 individuals.
Jan 8, 2026

US Congressional Staff Emails Compromised in Salt Typhoon Cyberattack
Emails of staff members from key US House committees were reportedly hacked by the Salt Typhoon group, a state-sponsored Chinese threat actor.
Jan 8, 2026