October 26, 2024 at 05:12AM Four members of the defunct REvil ransomware group have been sentenced in Russia for hacking and money laundering. Artem Zaets received 4.5 years, while Alexei Malozemov was sentenced to 5 years. Daniil Puzyrevsky and Ruslan Khansvyarov received 5.5 and 6 years, respectively, marking a rare conviction in Russia for cybercrime. … Read more
October 25, 2024 at 03:04PM Russia has sentenced four REvil ransomware members to prison terms ranging from 4 to 6 years for malware distribution and illegal payment activities. Following a major cyberattack, international pressure led to their arrest by Russia’s FSB, which previously detained 14 gang members and seized $6.6 million. ### Meeting Takeaways: 1. … Read more
October 24, 2024 at 01:35PM Cybersecurity researchers have identified a sophisticated variant of Qilin ransomware, named Qilin.B, featuring advanced encryption methods like AES-256-CTR and Chacha20. This ransomware disrupts backup systems and evades detection, posing significant threats, particularly to U.S. healthcare institutions, which face substantial financial losses from such attacks. ### Meeting Takeaways – October 24, … Read more
October 23, 2024 at 04:35PM A hacker named Satanic claims to have stolen records of 350 million Hot Topic customers, including personal information. They demand $20,000 for the database, asserting limited financial details are compromised. The breach possibly originated from an employee’s malware infection. The data’s actual value appears minimal despite its large scale. **Meeting … Read more
October 22, 2024 at 10:52AM Terrance Michael Ciszek, a US police detective, is charged with purchasing stolen account credentials from the Genesis Market on the dark web. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Key Individual:** Terrance Michael Ciszek has been charged with a crime. 2. **Allegation:** He is accused of purchasing stolen account credentials. 3. **Marketplace Involvement:** The … Read more
October 21, 2024 at 11:32AM Cybercriminals are using new anti-bot services from the Dark Web to bypass Google’s Red Page warning against phishing attacks. These services filter out security crawlers and utilize techniques like cloaking and CAPTCHA to disguise malicious sites. This development complicates detection efforts, increasing risks for individuals and enterprises alike. **Meeting Takeaways: … Read more
October 17, 2024 at 10:04AM Brazilian police arrested a suspect linked to significant cybercrimes, including attacks on the FBI’s InfraGard, Airbus, and the US EPA, believing them to be the notorious hacker USDoD. The individual faces hacking charges, while investigations continue to uncover further cyber intrusions associated with them. ### Meeting Notes Takeaways **Arrest of … Read more
October 17, 2024 at 07:30AM Brazil’s Federal Police have arrested a hacker identified as USDoD, a notorious figure known for leaking sensitive information. This arrest marks a significant development in cybersecurity efforts. The news was reported by SecurityWeek. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. Announcement from Brazil’s Federal Police regarding the arrest of a hacker. 2. The arrested … Read more
October 17, 2024 at 05:31AM The Department of Justice has charged members of Anonymous Sudan and disrupted their DDoS attack service, as reported by SecurityWeek. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. The Department of Justice (DoJ) has officially announced charges against members of the group known as Anonymous Sudan. 2. The DoJ has successfully disrupted the DDoS (Distributed … Read more
October 17, 2024 at 03:33AM The US Attorney’s Office indicted Sudanese nationals Ahmed Salah Yousif Omer and Alaa Salah Yusuuf Omer, alleged operators of the hacktivist group Anonymous Sudan. They face charges related to numerous DDoS attacks on US critical infrastructure. Authorities claim to have degraded the group’s capabilities and seized its attack tools. ### … Read more