September 17, 2024 at 10:43PM Australian Federal Police (AFP) apprehended a man for creating the Ghost app, a platform for criminal activities. Sold with a modified smartphone for approximately AU$2350, it allowed encrypted communication for illicit dealings. The AFP infiltrated Ghost and conducted raids, arresting 38 individuals, seizing weapons and drugs, and preventing numerous acts … Read more
July 1, 2024 at 01:52AM Australian Federal Police charged a man for running fake Wi-Fi networks on flights, harvesting credentials for email and social media. The man was found with devices creating Wi-Fi hotspots, including similar to in-flight access networks. The charges allege unauthorized access and possession of data with intent to commit a serious … Read more
April 13, 2024 at 01:59PM A joint operation between Australian Federal Police and the FBI led to the arrest of two individuals behind the “Firebird” remote access trojan, later rebranded as “Hive.” An Australian man faces 12 charges for developing and distributing the RAT, while Edmond Chakhmakhchyan from California is accused of marketing the Hive … Read more