July 5, 2024 at 09:07AM A webinar on Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) will provide insider knowledge on modern cybersecurity threats and protection. Led by Silverfort’s VP of Product Marketing, Yiftach Keshet, the session will cover hidden security vulnerabilities, top features of ITDR solutions, real-world scenarios, and future identity security trends. Register now before … Read more
July 4, 2024 at 12:34AM Law enforcement operation MORPHEUS seized nearly 600 servers used by cybercriminal groups and part of the Cobalt Strike attack infrastructure. The crackdown targeted unlicensed versions of Cobalt Strike, involving multiple countries. Exploitation of cracked software contributed to cybercrime, with related arrests and dismantling of other criminal schemes worldwide. Based on … Read more
July 3, 2024 at 03:30PM Europol coordinated a global crackdown targeting cybercriminals’ use of legitimate security tools, resulting in the takedown of nearly 600 Cobalt Strike servers linked to criminal activity. The agency worked with private sector companies to flag and disable unlicensed versions of the tool across 27 countries as part of Operation Morpheus, … Read more
June 25, 2024 at 11:15AM The European Council has imposed sanctions on six Russian nationals for cyber activities targeting the EU and Ukraine. This marks the first time the EU has taken such measures against cybercriminal actors using ransomware. The list includes individuals linked to cyberattack groups, and the sanctions freeze their assets while prohibiting … Read more
June 6, 2024 at 04:20PM Cybercriminals are exploiting misconfigured Docker containers for cryptojacking, with the recent “Commando Cat” campaign being a prime example. They utilize Docker capabilities to run malicious containers and establish a command-and-control channel for uploading malware. Organizations can mitigate risk by using certified Docker images, avoiding root privileges, conducting security audits, and … Read more
May 31, 2024 at 12:43PM Europol and German law enforcement revealed the identities of eight cybercriminals involved in various malware operations disrupted by Operation Endgame. The crackdown led to the seizure of 100 servers and four arrests in Armenia and Ukraine. The identified individuals, of Russian descent, are suspected of playing key roles in malware … Read more
May 29, 2024 at 09:54AM The US Treasury Department sanctioned three Chinese individuals and Thailand-based companies for operating the 911 S5 botnet. Wang, the primary administrator, and Liu, responsible for laundering money, were targeted along with companies allegedly linked to Wang. The botnet facilitated cybercrime, proxying internet connections for illegal activities, resulting in the loss … 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