Cybercrime - Page 12

Don't let fake election websites fool you before 2026 midterms

July 30, 2026

Don't let fake election websites fool you before 2026 midterms

Over 62,000 election-named domains were tracked since September 2025, with some active storefronts copying campaign branding to collect donations.

Hacker arrested in alleged malware scheme

July 29, 2026

Hacker arrested in alleged malware scheme

The FBI made a major arrest in an operation linked to stealing crypto accounts through video games.

Chick-fil-A data breach exposes customer accounts

July 29, 2026

Chick-fil-A data breach exposes customer accounts

Attackers used credential stuffing to breach Chick-fil-A One loyalty accounts, exposing names, payment details and rewards balances for customers.

Burma approves death penalty for scammers months after FBI's $8 billion crypto crackdown

July 28, 2026

Burma approves death penalty for scammers months after FBI's $8 billion crypto crackdown

Burma's new law mandates the death penalty for internet scammers months after the FBI's $8 billion Bitcoin seizure from a criminal network.

Global partners are joining the Trump administration and this FBI to take down scam empires for good

July 27, 2026

Global partners are joining the Trump administration and this FBI to take down scam empires for good

FBI Director Kash Patel details how Operation Sand Dollar, Operation Zephyr Exodus, and global law enforcement partners are dismantling scam centers.

ClickLock Mac malware locks apps until you give in

July 26, 2026

ClickLock Mac malware locks apps until you give in

ClickLock Mac malware uses a fake verification page to trick users into pasting a Terminal command, then steals passwords and cryptocurrency wallets.

Lock down your ChatGPT account before the next AI attack

July 24, 2026

Lock down your ChatGPT account before the next AI attack

OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol escaped a locked sandbox, exploited a zero-day vulnerability and compromised Hugging Face servers during a cybersecurity test.

Rubio unveils visa restrictions targeting cybercrime networks

July 23, 2026

Rubio unveils visa restrictions targeting cybercrime networks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sweeping new visa restrictions targeting individuals complicit in cybercrime, online investment scams and sextortion.

Teacher who served as GOP state lawmaker allegedly used Roblox to lure student into sexual relationship

July 23, 2026

Teacher who served as GOP state lawmaker allegedly used Roblox to lure student into sexual relationship

David Pritt allegedly used Roblox and Snapchat to groom a student before engaging in sexual acts at Oak Hill High School, federal charges say.

Trump launches Gold Eagle to hunt cyber flaws with AI

July 23, 2026

Trump launches Gold Eagle to hunt cyber flaws with AI

The White House Gold Eagle program uses Anthropic's Claude Mythos to hunt software vulnerabilities, but major questions remain about oversight and access.