Cybercrime
Shock to global cyber ecosystem as US exits 66 international bodies
On Wednesday, the Trump administration formally notified Congress and allies that the United States would withdraw from 66 international organizations, branding them “wasteful, ineffective, or harmful.”
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Snapchat hacker stole hundreds of nude images, FBI seeking victims
An Illinois man is charged with running a massive phishing expedition to hack into the Snapchat accounts of hundreds of women to steal nude images – and now the FBI is seeking potential victims to help prosecute the case.
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Microsoft becomes most spoofed brand in phishing attacks (again)
Microsoft overtook Facebook in Q4 2025 as the most impersonated brand in phishing attacks, according to researchers. Scammers are also increasingly abusing brands popular with kids, raising concerns about youth-targeted fraud.
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Paris court convicts ten over cyberbullying of French first lady Brigitte Macron
Ten people have been found guilty by a Paris court of cyber-bullying Brigitte Macron, including a computer scientist, a teacher and an online fortuneteller after spreading false claims about her gender and sexuality online.
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Resecurity denies breach, says attackers hit a honeypot
Threat actors claimed to have successfully breached cybersecurity firm Resecurity. The catch? According to Resecurity, the attackers have actually accessed a honeypot full of fake information, designed specifically to monitor their activity.
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Hacker offers alleged utility engineering data for 6.5 BTC after Pickett US breach
A cybercriminal claims to be selling about 139 GB of engineering data from three major US utilities: Tampa Electric Company, Duke Energy Florida, and American Electric Power.
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Bitfinex hacker Ilya Lichtenstein thanks Trump for early release under First Step Act
Ilya Lichtenstein, who was sentenced to five years in prison in 2024 for hacking crypto exchange Bitfinex and stealing billions of dollars in Bitcoin (BTC), was released early thanks to Donald Trump’s First Step Act.
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When cyber crims start calling themselves names like 'Impact Solutions,' it’s time to worry
A new year, a new threat actor. And yet, this one didn’t sound like your typical hacker group when a warning landed in my inbox on New Year’s Day, boasting of a new “AI-enhanced metamorphic crypter” on the dark web.
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Virgin Islands sue Meta over scam ads and child safety
The attorney general of the US Virgin Islands has sued Meta Platforms, accusing the Facebook and Instagram owner of deliberately profiting from advertisements for scams and failing to keep its social media platforms safe for children.
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American cybersecurity pros guilty of ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware attacks
The guilty pleas of two American "cybersecurity professionals-turned-affiliates" of the ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware gang – carrying out multiple attacks and raking in millions – is accepted by a federal judge on Monday.
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Lithuanian hacker used KMSAuto malware to steal millions in cryptocurrency
A Lithuanian hacker is being extradited to South Korea for allegedly distributing the Windows-targeting KMSAuto malware, infecting over 2 million users and siphoning $1.18 million from their cryptocurrency wallets.
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Coupang’s $1 billion compensation for data breach victims sparks public backlash
A data breach of online retailer Coupang in November became the biggest cyberattack in South Korea’s history. The company is now set to pay $1 billion in compensation to its affected clients – a sum of money that appears substantial only on paper, with critics saying the retail giant is turning a cyber crisis into a business opportunity.
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Indian train driver loses $29,000 in “digital arrest” scam
A man in India has lost $29,000 in a "digital arrest" scam after being targeted by a fake police video call. Fraudsters used threats related to the victim’s Aadhaar card to isolate him and demand payment.
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Festive checklist to protect your Christmas gifts from cybercriminals
The UK government has released “a festive security checklist” with top tips to help you secure your Christmas gifts from cyber-Scrooges.
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Georgia arrests ex-security chief for allegedly aiding global scam call centers
Georgian prosecutors have arrested the former Head of the State Security Service Grigol Liluashvili for allegedly taking bribes in return for protecting scam call centers that targeted people around the world.
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Couple busted scamming over dozen victims in multi-state credit card phishing spree
Just days before Christmas, a Florida couple is arrested for running a two-month vishing scam, racking up thousands of fraudulent credit card charges on the accounts of more than a dozen victims up and down the East Coast.
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Rogue cyber pros plead guilty to $1.3M ransomware attack
Ryan Clifford Goldberg worked as an incident response supervisor for the Israeli cybersecurity firm Sygnia, while Kevin Tyler Martin was a ransomware threat negotiator for Chicago-based DigitalMint at the time of their crimes.
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Romanian water agency hit by BitLocker exploit, one thousand systems compromised
Romania’s national water management agency has been targeted by cybercriminals. The attackers exploited a Windows feature called BitLocker to lock out a large portion of the company’s computer systems.
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US charges 54 in nationwide ATM jackpotting ring
US authorities are suing 54 individuals for their roles in a large conspiracy to deploy malware and steal millions of dollars from ATMs in the United States.
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South Carolina pastor charged with cyberstalking following ex-wife’s suicide
A South Carolina pastor has been indicted on two charges after his wife committed suicide back in 2024.
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