September 1, 2026
Authorities target dark web cybercrime activities in a coordinated takedown operation.

Operation Alice Takes Down 370,000+ Dark Web Sites

A Europol-backed law enforcement effort known as Operation Alice Dark Web has dismantled more than 373,000 dark web sites that advertised child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and cybercrime as a service (CaaS). German authorities led the Operation Alice Dark Web crackdown from March 9 to 19. The operation initially targeted “Alice with Violence CP,” a […]

ICO Fines UK Nuisance Call Scammers £100,000

A Birmingham-based monitored alarm provider has received a £100,000 ($132,000) fine from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). The company, TMAC, used false identities during marketing sales calls. TMAC made more than 260,000 nuisance calls to numbers on the Telephone Preference Service (TPS). People register with the TPS to opt out of unsolicited marketing calls. The […]

Google Introduces Android Dev Verification Amid Openness Debate

Google has started rolling out a new Android developer verification system to reduce malicious apps and improve platform security, with the company planning global enforcement in the coming years. The system, which Google outlined in a blog post, requires developers to verify their identities and register their apps, particularly when they distribute software outside the […]

Cellebrite Launches Guardian Investigate, The AI-Powered Nerve Center That Revolutionizes How Investigative Teams Close Cases

Cellebrite has now announced the worldwide general availability of Guardian Investigate. It is a collaborative AI-powered investigative management solution. The platform delivers capabilities for daily workflow collaboration. It connects investigators, departments and agencies. Guardian Investigate is a radical shift in how investigators use AI across case files. They can now ask questions about their evidence. […]

Rising Digital Attacks Expose Vulnerabilities as Cybercriminals use Advanced AI Tools fo

Cybercrime on the Rise in 2026 Hackers are having a field day in 2026. Cybercrime has climbed sharply this year, with financial institutions, corporate networks, and everyday users all squarely in the crosshairs. What’s changed the game, experts say, is AI — cybercriminals are now leaning on advanced AI-driven tools to pull off phishing attacks, […]

Poland faced a surge in cyberattacks in 2025, including a major assault on the energy sector

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The Poland cyberattacks surge shows no signs of slowing, with the country recording 2½ times more cyberattacks in 2025 than the year before. A government official said the numbers keep climbing. Among the incidents was a destructive breach of Poland’s energy system in December. Officials described it as unprecedented among NATO […]

Philippines steps up cybercrime crackdown on gaming platforms, flags Roblox risks

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has intensified efforts to combat cybercrime linked to online gaming platforms, including children’s videogame Roblox, amid concerns over child exploitation and gambling-like features. The move follows warnings from prosecutors that elements of the platform could expose minors to harm, with authorities highlighting risks “including sexual predation, grooming and exploitation of minors.” Gambling-like […]

Baby killed by a stray bullet after drive-by attack in Brooklyn, police say

NEW YORK (AP) — A stray bullet killed a 7-month-old baby in a stroller Wednesday afternoon. A man on a moped opened fire at a group of people on a Brooklyn sidewalk, authorities said. Police believe the shooting was gang-related. They say the child was an unintended victim of the stray bullet. “There are no […]

State finds explosion that killed LA County deputies involved serious safety violations

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A state investigation has found that the deaths of three Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies in a grenade explosion last year involved “willful” and serious safety violations in the department, including failure to provide effective training and leaving explosives unattended. California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health issued eight citations resulting in about […]