Cyber Crime
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Young hacker faces 20-year prison sentence for creating prolific Imminent Monitor RAT
By Connor Jones published
News He created the RAT when he was aged just 15 and is estimated to have netted around $400,000 from the sale of it over six years

US doubles reward for information on North Korean cybercrime syndicates
By Praharsha Anand published
News The news follows the recent Maui ransomware attacks targeting US public health organizations

Equifax eyes increased fraud prevention capabilities with Midigator acquisition
By Praharsha Anand published
News The deal marks Equifax’s twelfth acquisition since the beginning of 2021

Fraud detection and prevention market to hit $176 billion by 2030
By Praharsha Anand published
News Payment fraud ranks highest in Acumen’s recent forecast, with identity theft growing by the day

How rural businesses can overcome their cyber security handicaps
By April Miller published
In-depth From a false sense of safety to fewer resources, rural organisations face unique cyber security challenges that need to be addressed

Landmark amendments to international cyber crime treaty set to be signed next week
By Connor Jones published
News It's only the second amendment to the historically significant Budapest Convention since it was introduced in 2001

'Treasure hunter' dark web marketplace Hydra seized and shuttered by German cyber police
By Connor Jones published
News Hydra Market operated on a vastly different model to most other popular marketplaces of its kind and was among the most popular in existence

Australia launches $89 million cyber crime centre
By Zach Marzouk published
News The centre will be led by the police and bolster the nation’s cyber security capabilities
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