Involvement in cybercrime is no longer a peripheral issue but has emerged as a significant social movement among young people. While the average age at arrest for general crimes in the United States is 37, the average age at arrest for cyber-related offenses drops significantly to 19. In the United Kingdom, the National Crime Agency (NCA) reports the average age is even lower, at just 17 years old. This shift is evidenced by high-profile incidents, such as the 2025 attack on Marks and Spencer
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On 13 June 2025, Israel launched a sweeping pre-emptive operation targeting Iran’s military leadership, conventional military sites, air defenses, and nuclear infrastructure. The campaign was called Operation Rising Lion by the Israeli government and military. Last month, our friends at Fortinet published a blog detailing the new realities of cyber warfare, which were highlighted by this recent conflict.
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US insurance giant Allianz Life announced on July 26 that hackers had stolen the personal information of many of its customers, financial professionals, and select Allianz Life employees in the United States. The insurance giant's filing with Maine's attorney general did not immediately provide the number of customers affected. According to the filing, the data breach, which the company described as a hack, occurred on July 16 and was discovered on July 17.
TechCrunch first reported the data
