July 3, 2024 at 02:11PM Australian authorities warn travelers about the risks of using public Wi-Fi, following the arrest of a man accused of setting up malicious networks to steal data during airline flights. The suspect was found with devices and evidence of similar activity at other airports. Travelers are advised to be cautious and … Read more
June 18, 2024 at 09:00PM Singapore police made significant arrests of two men accused of running servers for cybercrimes against Singaporeans. About 2,000 victims downloaded malicious Android apps, leading to the theft of valuable data. After deep analysis, authorities in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia dismantled the entire criminal organization, leading to further arrests and … Read more
May 2, 2024 at 08:45AM Ukrainian national Yaroslav Vasinskyi, also known as Rabotnik, has been sentenced to over 13 years in prison and ordered to pay $16 million in restitution for his involvement in over 2,500 ransomware attacks, part of the REvil group. The attacks saw demands exceeding $700 million in cryptocurrency. Vasinskyi was extradited … Read more
May 1, 2024 at 03:07PM Former Intrusion CEO Jack Blount has settled with the SEC over allegations of making false and misleading statements about his company’s product and his own background. The settlement, subject to court approval, involves Blount accepting an officer and director bar, without admitting or denying the SEC’s allegations or paying a … Read more
March 15, 2024 at 02:08PM The U.S. Department of Justice has recovered $2.3 million in cryptocurrency related to a pig butchering fraud scheme. The scam involved deceiving victims into depositing cryptocurrency into fake investment sites, resulting in significant financial losses. The DOJ traced the recovered funds to 36 victims across the country. The FBI warned … Read more
March 15, 2024 at 06:57AM France’s government unemployment agency, France Travail, experienced a cyberattack resulting in the theft of personal information, potentially impacting as many as 43 million people. The compromised data includes job seekers’ personal details, and affected individuals are being alerted to potential cybercriminal activity. Past breaches and recent cyberattacks on other government … Read more
February 5, 2024 at 11:42AM Teens engaging in serious cybercrimes, such as swattings, sextortion, and cryptocurrency scams, are a troubling trend. Factors like curiosity, financial pressure, and lack of consequences drive them into cybercrime. Normalization of online mischief and lack of deterrents add to the problem. Solutions call for holding vendors accountable, providing guidance, and … Read more
February 2, 2024 at 01:08PM Interpol’s Synergia operation, led by 60 law enforcement agencies and cybersecurity firms, resulted in the takedown of command-and-control servers globally, targeting phishing, banking malware, and ransomware attacks. The MEA region saw 17 agencies involved, leading to arrests in South Sudan and Zimbabwe. Overall, the operation identified malicious infrastructure in over … Read more
December 20, 2023 at 04:33PM Cybercriminals are targeting hotel staff by sending emails that exploit their emotions and urgency to download password-stealing malware. Examples include false complaints, requests for assistance, and emotional scenarios. The ultimate goal is to steal hotel management credentials, which have been used in attacks against Booking.com customers. This has led to … Read more
October 31, 2023 at 12:58PM An alliance of 40 countries will sign a pledge to stop paying ransoms to cybercriminal groups at the International Counter-Ransomware Initiative summit. The initiative aims to tackle the increasing threat of ransomware worldwide, with the U.S. being the primary target. Discussions will also focus on blocking funds used by ransomware … Read more