cybercrime

22,000 IPs Taken Down in Global Cybercrime Crackdown

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November 6, 2024 at 08:13AM Law enforcement successfully dismantled over 22,000 malicious IP addresses in an operation targeting phishing, infostealers, and ransomware activities. The crackdown represents a significant step in combating global cybercrime. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Operation Overview**: A significant law enforcement operation targeted cybercrime activities. 2. **Malicious IPs**: Over 22,000 malicious IP addresses were … Read more

INTERPOL Disrupts Over 22,000 Malicious Servers in Global Crackdown on Cybercrime

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November 6, 2024 at 05:24AM INTERPOL’s Operation Synergia II successfully dismantled over 22,000 malicious servers globally from April to August 2024, targeting phishing and ransomware. Approximately 76% of 30,000 identified suspicious IPs were taken down, leading to 41 arrests. The operation included cooperation with private sector partners and significant discoveries in multiple countries. ### Meeting … Read more

Scumbag puts ‘stolen’ Nokia source code, SSH and RSA keys, more up for sale

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November 5, 2024 at 07:09PM IntelBroker has claimed to have stolen sensitive data from Nokia, including source code and credentials, allegedly obtained from a third-party contractor. Posting on Breachforums, they seek serious buyers for the data. Nokia is investigating the incident, raising concerns about third-party access to its internal materials. ### Meeting Takeaways on Nokia … Read more

Interpol disrupts cybercrime activity on 22,000 IP addresses, arrests 41

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November 5, 2024 at 01:59PM Interpol’s Operation Synergia II resulted in 41 arrests and the dismantling of 1,037 servers linked to cybercrime across 95 countries from April to August 2024. The operation targeted ransomware, phishing, and information theft, backed by intelligence from private cybersecurity firms, significantly reducing cybercrime infrastructure globally. ### Meeting Takeaways: Operation Synergia … Read more

Suspected Snowflake Hacker Arrested in Canada

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November 5, 2024 at 09:44AM Canadian authorities have arrested Alexander ‘Connor’ Moucka, believed to have hacked multiple Snowflake accounts earlier this year. The arrest follows an investigation into the incidents involving unauthorized access to the cloud services platform. The case highlights ongoing cybersecurity challenges. ### Meeting Notes Takeaways: – **Subject of Concern**: Alexander ‘Connor’ Moucka … Read more

Canadian Suspect Arrested Over Snowflake Data Breach and Extortion Attacks

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November 5, 2024 at 01:45AM Canadian authorities arrested Alexander “Connor” Moucka, suspected of hacking linked to the Snowflake data breach. The breach targeted several major companies, and attackers, possibly part of group UNC5537, extorted victims with threats to sell stolen data. Moucka’s specific charges remain unknown as investigations continue. ### Meeting Takeaways: Data Breach / … Read more

US Sentences Nigerian to 26 Years in Prison for Stealing Millions Through Phishing

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November 4, 2024 at 08:31AM Kolade Akinwale Ojelade received a 26-year prison sentence in the US for compromising email accounts via phishing, resulting in the theft of millions of dollars. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Individual Sentenced**: Kolade Akinwale Ojelade. 2. **Sentence Duration**: 26 years in prison. 3. **Location**: United States. 4. **Criminal Activity**: Compromised email accounts … Read more

German Police Disrupt DDoS-for-Hire Platform dstat[.]cc; Suspects Arrested

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November 4, 2024 at 07:39AM German authorities disrupted dstat[.]cc, a platform enabling simplified DDoS attacks for users with minimal technical skills. The Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) highlighted its role in assessing attack capabilities. Two suspects, involved in drug trafficking via an online platform, were arrested. This action is part of the ongoing PowerOFF operation. … Read more

DDoS site Dstat.cc seized and two suspects arrested in Germany

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November 1, 2024 at 10:57AM Law enforcement has seized the Dstat.cc DDoS review platform, arresting two suspects linked to its operation as part of “Operation PowerOFF.” This international crackdown targets DDoS-for-hire services, which often disrupt online services and inflict economic damages. Investigations revealed connections to hacktivist groups and ongoing cybercrime enforcement efforts. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. … Read more

Canada Grapples With ‘Second-to-None’ PRC-Backed Threat Actors

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October 31, 2024 at 01:58PM China has emerged as Canada’s primary cyber threat, with state-backed actors infiltrating at least 20 government agencies over five years to gain strategic advantages. The Canadian Cyber Security Centre warns of ongoing vulnerabilities and increasing complexities in critical infrastructure, highlighting ransomware and adversarial campaigns as significant risks. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. … Read more