FBI stories
Manufacturing leads ransomware targets in 2025 report
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Manufacturing was the most targeted sector for ransomware in 2025, as Check Point counted 1,466 attacks worldwide amid rising supply chain exposure.
US-led raid disrupts record DDoS botnets worldwide
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US, Canadian and German authorities have dismantled four record-breaking IoT DDoS botnets that hijacked over three million devices worldwide.
US disrupts four IoT botnets in record DDoS attacks
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US authorities say they have crippled four vast IoT botnets behind record 30Tbps DDoS attacks, in a major cross-border operation.
WorkFusion's Tara wins AML award for sanctions screening
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WorkFusion's AI agent Tara has been named AML Solution of the Year by FinTech Breakthrough for streamlining sanctions screening workloads.
Meta removes nearly 6m scam ads after DSA reports
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Meta took down nearly 6m scam ads in 2025 after alerts from Lithuanian watchdog Debunk.org under the EU's Digital Services Act system.
AI turns romance scams into industrial-scale fraud
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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AI is turning romance scams into industrial-scale fraud, with deepfakes and chatbots driving billions in losses, Tenable warns.
SafePay ransomware zeroes in on smaller firms
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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SafePay ransomware is quietly crippling small firms, with leaked data showing over 90% of victims are SMBs and many attacks never disclosed.
SaaS attacks surge as boards turn to AI for defence
Thu, 25th Dec 2025
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Cyber attacks on SaaS platforms are soaring, pushing boards to make AI‑driven security a core strategy as misconfigurations fuel mass breaches.
Cybercrime crackdown disrupts malware, exposes AI attack risks
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Law enforcement and cybersecurity firms have disrupted major malware networks amid rising risks from AI-driven cyberattacks and escalating supply chain breaches globally.
Deepfake threat grows as public & business struggle to keep up
Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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Deepfake scams surge worldwide, with 49% of firms hit in 2024 as public and businesses struggle to spot convincing fake videos and audio.
High-performance tech framework attracts global police sector
Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
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New Zealand's Vantaset, based on elite athlete research, is gaining interest from UK, US and North American police and defence sectors to boost workforce performance.
Cloudflare, Microsoft & police disrupt global malware service
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Cloudflare and Microsoft, with global law enforcement, have disrupted LummaC2, a major malware service stealing data worldwide and used for cybercrime.
Why is ransomware still a thing in 2025?
Tue, 13th May 2025
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Ransomware persists in 2025 as attackers exploit easy targets, with cybercrime losses hitting USD $16.6 billion despite soaring cybersecurity investments.
Medusa ransomware threat continues to challenge firms
Fri, 14th Mar 2025
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The persistent threat of Medusa ransomware continues to alarm global organisations, as new advisories highlight the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.
FBI & CISA warn of Ghost ransomware threats worldwide
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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The FBI and CISA have alerted organisations to increased cyber threats from China's Ghost ransomware group, affecting over 70 countries through outdated software.
Decrypted: Phantom Secure takedown a 'significant blow' against Australia's organised crime networks
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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Australian, US and Canadian law enforcement agencies collaborate to bust Canadian security firm providing encrypted communications to organised crime market.