December 6, 2024 at 06:31AM A 19-year-old California resident, Remington Ogletree, has been charged for his involvement in Scattered Spider cyberattacks, allegedly causing over $4 million in losses. He used social engineering to access networks, steal data, and launch phishing campaigns. Investigators linked him to multiple cybercrimes through various accounts and his own admissions. ### … Read more
December 4, 2024 at 11:47AM German authorities announced the takedown of Crimenetwork, the largest German-speaking illegal online marketplace, which traded illicit goods and cryptocurrencies. An alleged administrator was arrested, and significant assets were seized. This coincided with Europol’s shutdown of Matrix, an encrypted messaging service used by criminals. ### Meeting Takeaways: 1. **Takedown of Crimenetwork**: … Read more
December 4, 2024 at 10:36AM German authorities have shut down the Crimenetwork platform again, arresting a 29-year-old suspected admin and seizing about €1 million in cryptocurrency. Launched in 2012, the platform facilitated illegal sales, amassing more than €90 million in transactions. Law enforcement aims to enhance data-sharing efforts for future investigations. ### Meeting Takeaways: 1. … Read more
November 19, 2024 at 04:59PM Evgenii Ptitsyn, a Russian citizen, was extradited from South Korea to the U.S. for his role in the Phobos ransomware operation, accused of extorting over $16 million from victims. Facing 13 charges, he provided technical support to criminals using the malware. If convicted, he could face over 100 years in … Read more
November 19, 2024 at 09:44AM The text discusses the persistent issue of data breaches in cybersecurity, highlighting the author’s experiences. It calls for companies to improve both pre- and post-breach practices, including timely notifications and proactive tools for consumers. Additionally, it suggests implementing industry regulations and financial accountability for companies to better protect consumer data. … Read more
November 15, 2024 at 08:04PM Larry Dean Harmon, 41, was sentenced to three years in prison for operating the Grams dark-web search engine and the Helix cryptocurrency laundering service, which handled over 354,000 bitcoins. He pleaded guilty to money laundering and conspiracy, and faces significant financial penalties, including a $60 million fine. ### Meeting Takeaways … Read more
November 11, 2024 at 07:41AM Roman Sterlingov, operator of Bitcoin Fog, was sentenced to 12.5 years in prison for laundering over $400 million through his cryptocurrency mixing service. He must repay nearly $400 million and forfeit assets. His service facilitated various crimes, highlighting the Justice Department’s commitment to combatting illegal money laundering operations. ### Meeting … Read more
October 29, 2024 at 02:00PM Free, France’s second-largest ISP, reported a cyberattack that compromised internal management tools and customer data, affecting over 19 million accounts. The hacker attempted to sell stolen data on the Dark Web. Free confirmed no sensitive information was compromised and has notified affected customers while filing a criminal complaint. **Meeting Takeaways: … 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