Cybercrime
Scattered Spider ransomware group abruptly decides to end operations – for now, at least
The Scattered Spider ransomware group and more than a dozen other hacker buddies have abruptly decided to close up shop. Apparently, the pressure from law enforcement agencies has become too hot to handle.
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Police arrest ex-Moldovan official for leaking secrets to Belarus
Law enforcement authorities from Czechia, Hungary, and Romania have worked closely to capture an individual who is being investigated for transmitting state secrets on a continuous basis.
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New phishing scam targets Prime Video, other cable streaming users, FCC warns
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has warned consumers about a new phishing scam targeting Amazon Prime Video and cable streaming service users. The scam promises to slash customers' bills in half.
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The hunt for “LockerGoga” and “MegaCortex” ransomware admin is on, and $10M is on the line
A massive bounty has been placed on the head of one “high-value” cybercriminal associated with “LockerGoga” and “MegaCortex” ransomware.
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Americans scammed out of billions by cybercrime rings in Myanmar and Cambodia
The United States imposed sanctions on cyber scam operators in Myanmar and Cambodia on Tuesday, a booming industry the US says stole tens of billions from Americans last year, according to a Treasury Department statement.
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Is law enforcement powerless against DDoS-for-hire services? Half of all “booters” resurrect within a day
Law enforcement agencies' efforts to stop DDoS-for-hire services, also known as “booters,” are proving ineffective. More than half of all booters that are taken down quickly reappear online. On average, the services are available again within 20 hours.
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We’re inextricably tied to our tech, and cyberstalkers know it
The newest Netflix true crime documentary, “Unknown Number: The High School Catfish,” illuminates our complex and inescapable relationship with tech in the most disturbing way possible.
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FBI searching for three FSB officers, offers reward of up to $10M
The FBI has released a public service announcement warning that Russian FSB actors are targeting end-of-life networking devices across critical infrastructure sectors in the United States. The intelligence agency is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the identification or whereabouts of these attackers.
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The next time you watch porn, cover your webcam
Cybercriminals are taking sextortion to the next level by employing automated malware to take webcam images of users watching pornography.
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Jaguar Land Rover operations disrupted by cyber incident
Jaguar Land Rover's retail and production activities have been "severely disrupted" following a cybersecurity incident, the British luxury carmaker said on Tuesday, adding that it was working to restart its operations in a controlled manner.
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Data breach at Clinical Diagnostics bigger than anticipated, 850K patients affected
For the first time since the disclosure of the data breach, Clinical Diagnostics has announced that the scope of the recent breach is larger than expected. According to the laboratory, hackers gained access to the personal information of 850,000 patients.
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YouTubers help bust major international fraud ring targeting seniors
A YouTube duo helped dismantle a $65 million international fraud ring that scammed thousands of seniors out of their savings.
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WhatsApp and Apple issue emergency update for advanced spyware campaign
WhatsApp has announced that crooks may have exploited a security vulnerability in its messaging apps for Apple iOS and macOS to execute a spyware campaign.
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Dutch police and FBI take down website that was used for creating fake IDs
The Dutch National Police and the FBI have joined forces to dismantle VerifTools, one of the largest online platforms used to produce fake IDs.
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Clinical Diagnostics to be hit by two class-action lawsuits over data breach
Two law firms are prepared to sue Clinical Diagnostics and the Centre for Population Screening on behalf of victims of the recent data breach. In just a few days, almost 70,000 people have already registered for a potential collective claim for damages.
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Hundreds of Swedish municipalities and regions are down because of a cyberattack
A large-scale ransomware attack on Swedish IT supplier Miljödata has affected around 200 municipalities and regions in Sweden.
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AI ransomware is here, but don’t panic, it’s not as bad as it sounds
Cybercriminals are upping the stakes and using artificial intelligence (AI) to extort victims and exfiltrate data. And ransomware is no exception.
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Ghana’s “Sakawa Boys” scam British women in online romance fraud as digital retribution for colonialism
Ghana’s notorious Sakawa Boys are running sophisticated online romance scams, targeting wealthy Western women and justifying their crimes as “digital reparations” for colonial exploitation.
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Trusted Google resource targeted in ongoing global phishing campaign
A large-scale active phishing campaign abusing Google Classroom, a platform trusted by millions of students and educators worldwide, has been uncovered. The scope of the attack is staggering.
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Germany is prime target for dark web and ransomware attacks
Germany, well known as the industrial powerhouse of Europe, is now also the top target for dark web and ransomware attacks. With factories operating around the clock, the country’s critical industries are under a wave of cyberattacks.
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