October 30, 2024 at 04:04PM Former Disney employee Michael Scheuer was arrested for allegedly hacking the company’s systems, altering restaurant menus, and deleting allergen information, potentially endangering customers. Charged with violating the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act on three counts, he faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted. Here are the key takeaways … Read more
October 29, 2024 at 07:39PM US authorities have charged Maxim Rudometov, a Russian national, for developing the Redline infostealer, which has affected millions since 2020. The FBI’s investigation involved extensive digital tracking of his online activities. The case is part of Operation Magnus, targeting cybercrime, but Rudometov remains at large in Russia. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. … Read more
October 26, 2024 at 05:12AM Four members of the defunct REvil ransomware group have been sentenced in Russia for hacking and money laundering. Artem Zaets received 4.5 years, while Alexei Malozemov was sentenced to 5 years. Daniil Puzyrevsky and Ruslan Khansvyarov received 5.5 and 6 years, respectively, marking a rare conviction in Russia for cybercrime. … Read more
October 25, 2024 at 03:04PM Russia has sentenced four REvil ransomware members to prison terms ranging from 4 to 6 years for malware distribution and illegal payment activities. Following a major cyberattack, international pressure led to their arrest by Russia’s FSB, which previously detained 14 gang members and seized $6.6 million. ### Meeting Takeaways: 1. … Read more
October 24, 2024 at 05:26AM Attackers are employing layered strategies using multiple tools like web shells and VPN compromises to maintain access to networks. Trend Micro’s analysis highlights the need for strong logging, incident response planning, and robust security measures to identify and contain threats early, preventing severe consequences like ransomware deployment. ### Key Insights … 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 17, 2024 at 03:33AM The US Attorney’s Office indicted Sudanese nationals Ahmed Salah Yousif Omer and Alaa Salah Yusuuf Omer, alleged operators of the hacktivist group Anonymous Sudan. They face charges related to numerous DDoS attacks on US critical infrastructure. Authorities claim to have degraded the group’s capabilities and seized its attack tools. ### … Read more
October 16, 2024 at 03:10PM Cybercriminals have an advantage over law enforcement due to slow investigations, inadequate funding, and resource constraints. Specialized agencies struggle against sophisticated attacks and cyber gangs, which enjoy impunity in some countries. To combat this, governments must enhance agency organization, secure funding, foster public-private partnerships, and update legislation. ### Meeting Takeaways … Read more
October 15, 2024 at 04:10PM The Finnish Customs office dismantled the darknet marketplace ‘Sipulitie’ by taking down its website and seizing its servers. This action targeted the platform where criminals anonymously sold illegal narcotics. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Action Taken by Finnish Customs**: The Finnish Customs office has successfully shut down the darknet marketplace ‘Sipulitie’. 2. … Read more
October 11, 2024 at 02:27AM Dutch police have dismantled Bohemia and Cannabia, the largest dark web market, following an international investigation. Launched in late 2022, operations ceased in 2023 after internal issues. Authorities arrested two suspects and seized €8 million in cryptocurrency. Meanwhile, a Ukrainian hacker was arrested for operating a VPN accessing the Russian … Read more