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Five suspects arrested in explosives case near UK airbase were British nationals

Five suspects arrested in explosives case near UK airbase were British nationals

By Toby Shepheard FAIRFORD, England, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Five suspects arrested by British police on suspicion of terrorism and explosives offenses after white vans drove towards an airbase used by US forces were all British nationals from London in their early 20s, police said on Monday.

Colombian police capture wife and daughter of Ecuadorian gang leader extradited to the United States

Colombian police capture wife and daughter of Ecuadorian gang leader extradited to the United States

Colombian police say they have captured the wife and daughter of Jose Adolfo Macias Villamar, a notorious Ecuadorian gang leader

Social Engineering Attacks Bypass MFA, Mandiant Warns of Evolving Vishing Campaigns

Social Engineering Attacks Bypass MFA, Mandiant Warns of Evolving Vishing Campaigns

Social engineering attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, with a notable shift towards bypassing multi-factor authentication (MFA) through advanced vishing campaigns. Cybersecurity firm Mandiant has identified an active vishing campaign, linked to the ShinyHunters criminal syndicate, that is successfully harvesting MFA codes to infiltrate SaaS platforms. These attacks, tracked under UNC6661, UNC6671, and UNC6240, demonstrate that human manipulation can circumvent even widely deployed security controls like Single Sign-On (SSO) and MFA. The attackers impersonate IT support staff, guiding victims to counterfeit SSO portals and relaying credentials in real-time. This method exploits the inherent trust between employees and internal support teams, making it uniquely effective against modern MFA deployments. Phishing remains the most prevalent social engineering technique, accounting for 77.8% of such attacks, highlighting the continued reliance on human vulnerability.

Iran denies involvement in US-run airbase plot after UK nationals held

Iran denies involvement in US-run airbase plot after UK nationals held

By Toby Shepheard FAIRFORD, England, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Iran denied involvement on Monday in a suspected plot to attack a British airbase used by the United States to strike Iranian sites, and police said five men arrested over explosives and terrorism offences were British nationals.

Homeland Security Task Force Dismantles Sinaloa Cartel Drug Pipeline in Kansas, 15 Convicted

Homeland Security Task Force Dismantles Sinaloa Cartel Drug Pipeline in Kansas, 15 Convicted

A Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) operation has successfully dismantled a drug trafficking ring in Kansas with direct ties to the Sinaloa Cartel. This multi-agency effort led to the conviction of ringleader Euriel Talavera and 14 other defendants. The investigation, which began in December 2022, involved the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the FBI, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and the Wichita Police Department. The criminal network was responsible for transporting bulk shipments of fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine from Phoenix, Arizona, to Wichita, Kansas, for street distribution. Talavera, 32, of Wichita, maintained direct contact with cartel figures in Mexico and pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, receiving a 228-month prison sentence. Authorities intercepted a significant shipment of 160,000 counterfeit Percocet pills laced with fentanyl destined for Wichita, leading to arrests and the subsequent dismantling of the operation.

Trump says men arrested at UK air base used by US were looking to do 'big damage'

Trump says men arrested at UK air base used by US were looking to do 'big damage'

By Toby Shepheard FAIRFORD, England, Sept 27 (Reuters) - British police arrested five men on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offences on Sunday near an air base that has been used by the US to strike Iran, after a tip-off that three vans had been seen heading to the military airfield.

Lindsay Clancy returns to court for key hearing after US murder case mistrial

Lindsay Clancy returns to court for key hearing after US murder case mistrial

By Nate Raymond BOSTON, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Lindsay Clancy will return to court on Tuesday for a key hearing, as prosecutors weigh whether to retry the Massachusetts woman on murder charges for killing her three young children in 2023 and her lawyers push for the case's dismissal.

Prosecutors reopen investigation into alleged 2024 gang rape at Cornell University

Prosecutors reopen investigation into alleged 2024 gang rape at Cornell University

By Joseph Ax Sept 28 (Reuters) - New York state prosecutors have reopened an investigation into an alleged 2024 gang rape at a Cornell University fraternity house, a district attorney confirmed on Monday, after a civil lawsuit filed this month by the alleged victim sparked renewed outrage.

Old-School Credit Card Scams Persist, Causing Over $1 Billion in Annual Losses in the U.S.

Old-School Credit Card Scams Persist, Causing Over $1 Billion in Annual Losses in the U.S.

Despite advancements in digital security, traditional credit card scams, including mail fraud and skimming, continue to be prevalent and costly in the United States. Criminals are employing tactics such as mailing fake replacement credit cards that direct victims to fraudulent websites via QR codes or URLs to steal personal information. These sham cards often appear legitimate, sometimes even bearing the victim's name, to build trust. Additionally, credit card skimming, particularly targeting magnetic stripe cards, remains a significant issue. The FBI has noted a rise in EBT card skimming since 2021. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Alabama recently indicted two Romanian nationals for alleged credit card skimming, specifically targeting government SNAP food assistance benefits distributed on antiquated magnetic stripe-only debit cards, known as Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards. US Attorney Phillip W. Williams Jr. stated that skimmer fraud is rampant, leading to over $1 billion...

Salesforce Patches Agentforce Vulnerabilities Allowing Zero-Click Data Theft

Salesforce Patches Agentforce Vulnerabilities Allowing Zero-Click Data Theft

Salesforce Patches Agentforce Vulnerabilities Allowing Zero-Click Data Theft

Georgia Man Indicted in $105 Million Fake Truck Ponzi Scheme Defrauding Hundreds Nationwide

Georgia Man Indicted in $105 Million Fake Truck Ponzi Scheme Defrauding Hundreds Nationwide

Kristopher Lunsford, a Georgia business owner, has been indicted on six counts of wire fraud and two counts of money laundering in connection with a $105 million Ponzi scheme. Federal prosecutors allege that Lunsford defrauded over 500 investors nationwide through his companies, including AKL Transport LLC and Southern Truck Leasing LLC. Lunsford allegedly promised investors returns of up to 260% on investments in semi-truck leases, claiming they could purchase leases for $25,000 to $40,000 in exchange for weekly payouts of $1,000 to $1,200. U.S. Attorney Greg Kehoe stated that Lunsford claimed to manage all operations, including purchasing 2,000 trucks, but in reality, he owned only about 20, many of which were inoperable. Instead of generating legitimate business profits, Lunsford used $75 million from new investors to pay off earlier ones, a classic Ponzi scheme structure. He was arrested in Nevada.

Biometric Authentication Transforms Cybersecurity, Addressing Password Vulnerabilities While Raising Data Security Concerns

Biometric Authentication Transforms Cybersecurity, Addressing Password Vulnerabilities While Raising Data Security Concerns

Biometric authentication methods are increasingly becoming the default for identity verification across various sectors, including banking, healthcare, and airports. This shift is driven by the need for more secure and convenient authentication than traditional passwords or physical credentials. Biometrics verify identity using unique physical or behavioral traits such as fingerprints, facial recognition, iris patterns, and voice. The system captures a sample, converts it into a mathematical template, and compares it against a saved template to grant access. Key trends pushing this adoption include the surge in passkey usage, which often relies on local biometric unlocks, and the rise of sophisticated fraud, including deepfakes, necessitating advanced liveness checks. While biometrics offer significant advantages by eliminating the need to remember passwords and reducing phishing risks, they also introduce new challenges, particularly concerning the permanence of biometric data once compromised. Unlike pas...