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Why Phishers Love New TLDs Like.shop,top and.xyz

Krebs on Security

A study on phishing data released by Interisle Consulting finds that new gTLDs introduced in the last few years command just 11 percent of the market for new domains, but accounted for roughly 37 percent of cybercrime domains reported between September 2023 and August 2024. The top 5 new gTLDs, ranked by cybercrime domains reported.

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AT&T to pay compensation to data breach victims. Here’s how to check if you were affected

Malwarebytes

Then in March, 2024, the data of over 70 million people was posted for sale on an online cybercrime forum. Payments are expected to begin in early 2026, pending final court approval scheduled for December 3, 2025. Later reports indicated this breach started in 2019. AT&T denied that the data came from its systems.

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2025 Supply Chain Threat Landscape: AI, APIs, and the Weakest Link

SecureWorld News

The World Economic Forum warns that AI-powered cybercrime is among the top concerns shaping the 2025 threat landscape. Looking ahead: staying ahead of evolving threats As we head into 2026, supply chain security will only grow in importance.

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2025 Cybersecurity Predictions: Not Getting Easier; But There is Hope

SecureWorld News

Many of these have already been passed into law but will be taking effect on a rolling basis through 2026 and beyond. "To Since Californias passage of California Consumer Protection Act, later superseded by the California Privacy Rights Act, over 20 states have passed comprehensive privacy laws.

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International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Appoints CyberSecurity Expert Witness Joseph Steinberg To Computer Crime & Digital Evidence Committee

Joseph Steinberg

Steinberg, who is based in New York, is expected to serve on the committee through mid-2026. He will also review relevant materials and initiate topical recommendations. About IACP The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) is the world’s largest and most influential professional association for police leaders.

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A Beginner’s Guide to PCI DSS 4.0: Requirements 1-4

Security Boulevard

Valid card data is highly sought-after on the cybercrime underground. In fact, it’s helping to drive a global epidemic in payment fraud predicted to reach $40bn by 2026. In a bid to stem losses, the card industry created the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) over two decades ago.

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BrandPost: Upskilling Cybersecurity Professionals through Training and Certifications

CSO Magazine

According to a recent skills gap report from Fortinet, many of the challenges organizations face in the fight against cybercrime are directly related to a lack of qualified cybersecurity professionals. The report also indicated that training and certifications are critical to addressing the skills gap.