October 10, 2024 at 02:39AM Dutch police arrested the alleged administrators of the Bohemia and Cannabia dark web marketplaces after they attempted an “exit scam” to flee with €5 million in earnings. These sites facilitated approximately 67,000 illegal transactions monthly, primarily involving cannabis, before being shut down amid an international investigation. ### Meeting Takeaways 1. … Read more
October 9, 2024 at 11:26AM An international law enforcement operation resulted in the arrest of one of three administrators of the dark web market ‘Bohemia/Cannabia,’ which facilitated drug sales and DDoS attack advertisements. This operation highlights ongoing efforts to combat illegal online activities. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. An international law enforcement operation has been successfully conducted. … Read more
October 1, 2024 at 04:39PM In recent actions under Operation Cronos, Europol and Eurojust have made multiple arrests and seized devices associated with the LockBit ransomware gang. New ties have been revealed between LockBit and the infamous Evil Corp cybercrime organization. Efforts are ongoing to recover files affected by LockBit ransomware in various sectors through … Read more
September 26, 2024 at 08:25AM Threat actors have leveraged generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to create and spread malicious code, using it to write VBScript and JavaScript for the distribution of the AsyncRAT. The attackers’ use of GenAI was identified by researchers from HP Wolf Security, signifying a concerning advancement in attackers’ methods. This technological development … Read more
September 19, 2024 at 07:31PM A new ransomware gang, Valencia Ransomware, emerged, claiming to have stolen data from several major organizations. They include the city of Pleasanton, Globe Pharmaceuticals Limited, Satia Industries, Duopharma Biotech Berhad, and Tendam. The gang has started leaking sensitive information on the dark web, potentially exposing personal, financial, and company data. … Read more
September 19, 2024 at 08:36AM Hackers demand $6 million in bitcoin from Seattle-Tacoma airport for stolen documents, but the airport refuses to pay. The FBI is investigating while the airport works to recover from the ransomware attack. Data was encrypted, affecting operations. The hacker group Rhysida is linked to the attack, and similar breaches have … Read more
September 17, 2024 at 12:55PM Ransomware group Rhysida claims to have stolen over 3 TB of data from Port of Seattle, including personal information, and is auctioning it for 100 Bitcoin. The Port confirmed the ransomware attack and its refusal to pay the ransom. While services are being restored, the timeline for full recovery remains … Read more
September 16, 2024 at 07:39AM The Port of Seattle confirmed a ransomware cyberattack in August, causing outages and disruptions to various services at the SEA Airport and other facilities. While most affected systems have been restored, the Port’s external website and internal portals remain offline. Stolen data is being assessed, with the potential for public … Read more
September 13, 2024 at 11:27AM Kawasaki Motors Europe is recovering from a cyberattack by the RansomHub ransomware gang. The attack targeted its EU headquarters, resulting in temporary server isolation. KME is cleaning suspicious material and estimates restoring 90% of its server infrastructure by next week. RansomHub threatens to publish stolen data if its demands aren’t … Read more
September 11, 2024 at 10:04AM In the past year, successful takedowns of major ransomware groups like LockBit have signaled a shift in the balance of power, achieved through innovative law enforcement strategies. Operation Cronos, involving 10 countries, seized servers, froze cryptocurrency accounts, and made key arrests. Law enforcement has disrupted the reputation and operations of … Read more