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# Cybercrime

White House authorizes private companies to launch 'hack-back' cyberattacks that destroy data and systems, targeting foreign cybercrime organizations — vetted organizations can now conduct offensive cyber operations

President Donald Trump signed a presidential memorandum on August 12 establishing the first U. S. program that lets vetted private companies conduct offensive cyber operations, including attacks that destroy data and…

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TechRadar ·12 days ago

Cybercrime is costing the world trillions every year - new report says victims lose an average of nearly $10,000 in every hit

New study puts average cybercrime victim losses at $9,468, making a global annual toll at just over $1. 24 trillion across 130.

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TechRadar ·21 days ago

This Russian cybercrime campaign can infect a user just by viewing an email

Proofpoint reports Russian TA488 exploited Zimbra zero‑day CVE‑2025‑66376 in espionage campaigns“Half‑click exploit” let attackers compromise systems when victims merely viewed malicious emailsTargets included NATO,…

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9to5Google ·2 mo. ago

Google sues cybercrime network that used Gemini for financial scams

Google has filed a lawsuit against a cybercrime organization that was using Gemini to power its financial scams, while Google is also pushing for stricter laws that are more relevant to an AI era.

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TechRadar ·2 mo. ago

Why hackers hit canvas during finals week

Cybercrime isn’t random. Groups like ShinyHunters don’t just target vulnerable systems. They target moments in time when any disruption hurts most.

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TechRadar ·2 mo. ago

The biggest cyber threats businesses face in 2026

As industries become more digitalized, cybercrime is evolving just as fast. In 2026, cyber security threats are no longer opportunistic; they’re intelligent, automated and highly targeted.

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TechRadar ·3 mo. ago

A ransomware group is now threatening to expose another group’s members in a bizarre cybercrime feud that is spiraling fast

0APT is threatening to expose the identities of rival ransomware operators Double extortion tactics lose impact when used against cybercriminal groups Krybit credentials and wallet data were found in leaked samples The…

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TechRadar ·5 mo. ago

'In 2026, cybercrime has reached a point of total convergence': New research claims AI attacks are taking over — so how can your business stay safe?

Flashpoint warns of AI-driven “era of total convergence” in cybercrime 1,500% surge in illicit AI discussions, 3.