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Inside the 8-Terabyte Heist: Conduent Data Breach Exposes 25 Million Americans

24 Feb 2026 news 🌍 North America

A sophisticated ransomware attack on Conduent has exposed the personal data of over 25 million Americans, raising urgent questions about the security of government contractors.

#Data Breach | #Ransomware | #Identity Theft

Inside the Shadow Web: Ukrainian Broker Sentenced for North Korea IT Worker Fraud

21 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Europe

A Ukrainian IT broker was sentenced to five years for running a digital identity operation that allowed North Koreans to infiltrate U.S. tech companies, costing millions and exposing vulnerabilities in global freelance platforms.

#North Korea | #Cybercrime | #Identity Theft

PayPal Data Breach 2025: Six Months of Exposed SSNs, Names, and Birthdates

20 Feb 2026 news 🌍 North America

A months-long software error in PayPal’s loan platform exposed sensitive business owner data, including SSNs and birthdates. Here’s what happened, how PayPal responded, and what customers need to know.

#PayPal breach | #customer data | #identity theft

Inside the North Korea IT Worker Scam: Ukrainian Hacker Sentenced in U.S.

20 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Middle-East

A Ukrainian hacker’s cybercrime scheme helped North Korean IT workers steal American jobs and funnel salaries to fund Pyongyang’s weapons program. Here’s how the operation worked—and why it’s a warning for the future of cybercrime.

#Cybercrime | #Identity Theft | #North Korea

Inside the Proxy Web: How a Ukrainian’s Identity Bazaar Fueled North Korea’s Corporate Infiltration

20 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Europe

A Ukrainian national received a five-year sentence for providing stolen U.S. identities to North Korean IT operatives, enabling them to infiltrate dozens of American companies through an international web of deception.

#Cybercrime | #North Korea | #Identity Theft

Ukrainian Hacker Sentenced: How North Korea Used Stolen Identities to Infiltrate US Companies

20 Feb 2026 news 🌍 North America

A Ukrainian hacker enabled North Korean IT workers to secretly work for US firms using stolen identities, bypassing sanctions and funding Pyongyang’s weapons program. This case exposes the vulnerabilities of remote work platforms and the growing intersection of cybercrime and national security.

#Cyber Infiltration | #Identity Theft | #North Korea

Inside the AI-Driven Cybercrime Surge: How Hackers Are Outpacing Defenders

19 Feb 2026 news

Cyber attackers are using artificial intelligence to breach systems faster than ever, exploiting vulnerabilities and trusted integrations at unprecedented speed. Learn how defenders are struggling to keep pace in the new era of AI-driven cybercrime.

#AI Cybercrime | #Identity Theft | #Supply Chain

Swipe, Steal, Repeat: Inside the Booming Business of Carding-as-a-Service

18 Feb 2026 news 🌍 North America

Underground Carding-as-a-Service platforms like Findsome and UltimateShop are turning stolen credit card data into a booming criminal business, putting millions at risk of fraud and identity theft. Here’s how the ecosystem works—and why it’s so hard to stop.

#Carding-as-a-Service | #Identity Theft | #Cybercrime

Swipe, Steal, Repeat: Inside the Industrialization of Carding-as-a-Service

17 Feb 2026 news 🌍 North America

Carding-as-a-Service marketplaces are revolutionizing credit card fraud, offering stolen data, malware, and support as bundled products. Discover how these platforms fuel a surge in financial and identity theft worldwide.

#Carding-as-a-Service | #Cybercrime | #Identity Theft

Fake Traffic Ticket Portals Steal Data in Sophisticated Canadian Scam

06 Feb 2026 news 🌍 North America

Cybercriminals are exploiting fake Canadian traffic ticket portals, using SEO poisoning and phishing kits to steal personal and financial information from unsuspecting drivers. Victims face financial losses, identity theft, and further penalties if real tickets go unpaid.

#Cybercrime | #Phishing | #Identity Theft