cybercriminals

Cybercriminals are individuals or groups who engage in illegal activities using computer networks and technology, such as hacking, data theft, and deploying malware.

Why it’s in the news: They are in the news due to their increasing use of AI to enhance their attacks and bypass security measures.

Latest on cybercriminals

• Private security firms will soon be allowed to hack overseas cybercriminals
• FBI says cybercriminals are hacking into victims’ online accounts to steal their intimate pictures
• How AI gave Africa’s cybercriminals skills they never had
• Evidence points to cybercriminals stepping up their AI game
• Cybercriminals Bypass AI Safety Controls by Splitting Malicious Tasks Across Multiple Sessions
• Cybercriminals released 802,000 stolen accounts in one day during the World Cup group stage
• The security firm noted that AI systems generating security alerts are becoming primary targets for threat actors.
• Cybercriminals are exploiting AI vulnerabilities while also deploying AI-based attacks against enterprise networks.
• A critical authentication bypass flaw (CVE-2026-0257) in Palo Alto GlobalProtect portal and gateway was the common link in a series of intrusions in June
• Cybercriminals are actively exploiting a recently discovered vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks firewall and VPN appliances to deploy the Qilin ransomware strain.
• AI-powered attacks compress reconnaissance, payload customization, and social engineering into hours instead of weeks.
• Cybercriminals are using artificial intelligence to create deepfake communications and phishing attacks targeting digital asset clients and their portfolios.

Connections

24 entities linked to cybercriminals across the news graph.