#DigitalSecurity

US Offering $10M for LockBit Leaders as Law Enforcement Taunts Cybercriminals

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February 22, 2024 at 07:51AM The United States is offering significant rewards for information about cybercriminals involved in the disrupted LockBit ransomware operation. Law enforcement agencies have made seizures and implemented disruptions to the cybercrime operation, even mocking cybercriminals and taking down associated servers. Rewards, charges, sanctions, and crackdowns on individuals continue amidst skepticism about … Read more

A New Age of Hacktivism

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February 22, 2024 at 05:51AM In the past 2 years, hacktivism activity has surged due to wars and geopolitical conflicts. Non-state and state-backed actors are forming new groups or joining existing hacker collectives to further political or social activism through computer hacking. This has blurred the lines between hacktivism and cyberterrorism, causing fear, uncertainty, and … Read more

Google Open Sources Magika: AI-Powered File Identification Tool

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February 17, 2024 at 02:45AM Google has open-sourced Magika, an advanced AI tool to identify file types, boasting a 30% accuracy boost and up to 95% higher precision on hard-to-identify content. Amid concerns about AI misuse, Google emphasizes the need for balanced regulatory AI usage and adoption. The U.K. Information Commissioner’s Office also raises concerns … Read more

New Qbot malware variant uses fake Adobe installer popup for evasion

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February 15, 2024 at 08:29AM New QBot malware variants have been detected in email campaigns since mid-December, indicating ongoing development and distribution. The malware, also known as Qakbot, deploys through fake Adobe product installers and has caused significant financial damages in the past. Security researchers are closely monitoring the evolving threat and updating detection rules. … Read more

Dutch insurers demand nudes from breast cancer patients despite ban

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February 12, 2024 at 02:19PM Some Dutch health insurers were reported to demand breast cancer patients to submit photos of their breasts before reconstructive surgery, despite a government ban. Notably, the insurers have been losing the sensitive images, leading to privacy breaches and patient distress. The Health Minister has intervened, mandating the photos to be … Read more

UK to replace physical biometric immigration cards with e-visas

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February 10, 2024 at 06:16AM By 2025, Britain will replace physical immigration documents with e-Visas, in line with Australia. Biometric Residence Permit holders need not do anything yet. An eVisa will digitally prove immigration status and ease status checks for employers and landlords. The Home Office will roll out information on the changes in 2024. … Read more

Teens Committing Scary Cybercrimes, What’s Behind the Trend?

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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

INTERPOL Arrests 31 in Global Operation, Identifies 1,900+ Ransomware-Linked IPs

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February 4, 2024 at 12:19PM An INTERPOL-led operation named Synergia identified 1,300 suspicious IP addresses and URLs associated with phishing, banking malware, and ransomware attacks. Involving 60 law enforcement agencies across 55 countries, the effort led to the takedown of over 1,300 malicious servers, resulting in the arrest of 70 suspects. These actions demonstrate INTERPOL’s … Read more

Interpol’s latest cybercrime intervention dismantles ransomware, banking malware servers

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February 2, 2024 at 08:07AM Interpol’s Operation Synergia led to the arrest of 31 people in 55 countries, targeting cybercrime. More than 1,300 malicious servers were identified, with significant dismantlement of command and control infrastructure. The operation also revealed partnerships with private sector players such as Group-IB and support from various cybersecurity organizations. This followed … Read more

Russian Hackers Suspected of Sweden Cyberattack

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January 23, 2024 at 06:54AM Online services at several Swedish government agencies and shops were disrupted in a ransomware attack by a Russian hacker group, impacting online purchases at cinema chains, department stores, and the national government’s human resources system. The attack affected 120 government agencies and over 60,000 employees. IT company Tietoevry estimated the … Read more