Texas Teen Arrested for Scattered Spider Telecom Hacks

December 6, 2024 at 04:24PM The FBI has arrested 19-year-old Remington Goy Ogletree, linked to the Scattered Spider cybercrime group, for a phishing operation that targeted telecommunications and a national bank. He admitted involvement in sending millions of phishing texts and revealed the group’s tactics. This arrest follows a series of similar crackdowns on Scattered … Read more

CISA Issues Guidance to Telecom Sector on Salt Typhoon Threat

December 4, 2024 at 05:17PM Concerns over China-backed Salt Typhoon’s cyber intrusions into US telecom networks led CISA, NSA, and FBI to issue guidance for detection and mitigation. Victims like AT&T and Verizon continue to combat this extensive espionage campaign, with recommendations encouraging encrypted communications and enhanced cybersecurity measures for individuals and organizations. ### Meeting … Read more

FBI Tells Telecom Firms to Boost Security Following Wide-Ranging Chinese Hacking Campaign

December 3, 2024 at 05:53PM Federal authorities are urging telecom companies to enhance network security after a significant Chinese hacking campaign accessed Americans’ private data. The FBI and cybersecurity agencies issued technical recommendations to thwart further cyberespionage, while the scale and ongoing access of the attackers remain unclear. This broad attack is part of China’s … Read more

Russian Hacker With $10 Million Bounty on His Head Reportedly Arrested

December 2, 2024 at 04:52AM Russian authorities have arrested Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev, known for his alleged involvement in ransomware attacks, including LockBit and Hive. Wanted by the U.S., he was added to the FBI’s most wanted list in May 2023, which offered a $10 million bounty for information leading to his capture. ### Meeting Takeaways: … Read more

DOJ: Man hacked networks to pitch cybersecurity services

November 25, 2024 at 02:29PM Nicholas Michael Kloster, a 31-year-old from Kansas City, was indicted for hacking into a health club and a nonprofit to promote his cybersecurity services. His actions caused $5,000 in damages and included unauthorized access, data manipulation, and identity theft. He faces potential sentences totaling 15 years in prison if convicted. … Read more

Five Scattered Spider suspects indicted for phishing spree and crypto heists

November 20, 2024 at 08:37PM The US Department of Justice has indicted five individuals linked to the cyber gang Scattered Spider, accused of stealing millions in cryptocurrency through SMS phishing and social engineering. The group also targeted MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment. Arrests were made in the US and Spain, with serious charges facing the … Read more

Bloke behind Helix Bitcoin launderette jailed for three years, hands over $400M

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

Cybercriminal devoid of boundaries gets 10-year prison sentence

November 14, 2024 at 03:29PM Robert Purbeck, 45, was sentenced to ten years in prison for cybercrimes targeting medical facilities and other organizations across the U.S. He extorted at least $1 million from 19 victims, including threatening their personal safety. Purbeck also faces three years of supervised release following his prison term. ### Meeting Takeaways: … Read more

CISA, FBI Confirm China Hacked Telecoms Providers for Spying

November 14, 2024 at 07:53AM CISA and the FBI reported that Chinese hackers breached telecommunications networks to conduct espionage on targeted individuals, highlighting ongoing cybersecurity threats. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Confirmation of Cybersecurity Breach**: CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency) and the FBI have confirmed that Chinese hackers successfully compromised the networks of telecommunications companies. 2. … Read more

China-backed crews compromised ‘multiple’ US telcos in ‘significant cyber espionage campaign’

November 13, 2024 at 09:04PM The US government has identified a significant cyber espionage campaign by China-linked attackers targeting multiple telecommunications networks, resulting in data theft and compromised private communications of political figures. The FBI and CISA are assisting affected companies and enhancing cyber defenses, urging potential victims to report to local authorities. ### Meeting … Read more