May 29, 2024 at 03:37AM BreachForums, a criminal bazaar, has resurfaced despite a law enforcement takedown. The revived site offers a 1.3 TB database of Ticketmaster customers’ details for $500,000, with visitors now required to sign up. Law enforcement seized new domains and the Telegram channel, hinting at administrator arrests. Uncertainty remains around the individual … Read more
May 28, 2024 at 05:06PM The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned a cybercrime network involving Chinese nationals and Thai companies connected to the “911 S5” botnet, which compromised millions of IP addresses. The network enabled cybercriminals to commit fraud and make bomb threats. Key individuals and entities have been sanctioned, prohibiting transactions and exposing violators to … Read more
May 28, 2024 at 03:16PM The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned a cybercrime network involving Chinese individuals and Thai companies operating the “911 S5” botnet. This illegitimate residential proxy service compromised 19 million IP addresses, leading to billions in losses and creating threats. Sanctions were imposed on key individuals and entities, aiming to disrupt cybercriminal activities. … Read more
May 28, 2024 at 03:08PM The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned a cybercrime network involving Chinese nationals and Thai companies linked to the “911 S5” botnet, which compromised 19 million IP addresses. The botnet facilitated cybercrimes, including fraudulent applications and bomb threats. Sanctions were imposed on individuals and entities involved, prohibiting transactions with U.S. interests and … Read more
May 28, 2024 at 02:49PM BreachForums has reemerged under the control of ShinyHunters just weeks after law enforcement seized it. The FBI’s takedown did not fully dismantle the site, as ShinyHunters claimed to escape unscathed and regained access. Former FBI agent Austin Berglas noted that while the action was a success, fully dismantling criminal groups … Read more
May 28, 2024 at 02:39PM Evgeniy Doroshenko, a Russian national, has been indicted in the U.S. for wire and computer fraud. He allegedly acted as an “initial access broker,” gaining unauthorized entry to corporate networks and selling access on Russian-language cybercrime forums. The charges carry a maximum of 20 years imprisonment and a $250,000 fine … Read more
May 28, 2024 at 09:33AM Chirag Tomar, an Indian national, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy in the U.S. for stealing over $37 million by creating a fake cryptocurrency exchange website. The site tricked users into disclosing login details, enabling the theft. The case is part of a wider crackdown on international cybercrime, including … Read more
May 27, 2024 at 09:06AM Microsoft has highlighted a cybercrime group, Storm-0539, responsible for sophisticated email and SMS phishing attacks, primarily aimed at stealing and selling gift cards. The group targets large retailers and utilizes tactics to evade detection, such as using cloud infrastructure and legitimate platforms. Microsoft advises companies to implement additional security measures … Read more
May 27, 2024 at 02:07AM Interpol plays a crucial role in combating cybercrime through its global cybercrime program, one of its four major areas of focus. While it doesn’t directly lead investigations or make arrests, it coordinates international cooperation among law enforcement agencies, provides analysis of cybercrime data, and offers administrative support and training. As … Read more
May 25, 2024 at 07:33PM Chirag Tomar, an Indian national, pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy for stealing over $37 million through a fake Coinbase website. Using social engineering and a fake website, Tomar and his co-conspirators tricked legitimate Coinbase customers into revealing their login credentials and two-factor authentication codes. Tomar now faces a maximum … Read more