June 6, 2024 at 03:42PM Interpol and FBI collaborated in a multinational operation leading to the detainment of four individuals in Moldova for attempting to sabotage Red Notice, an important tool for flagging wanted criminals globally. The criminal organization was tied to Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus and was hacking the system to delete notices. Interpol … Read more
June 6, 2024 at 07:42AM Interpol and the FBI conducted a multinational operation in Moldova to dismantle a scheme targeting the Red Notice system. Officials uncovered an international criminal organization with ties to Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus, suspected of cybercrime. Four individuals were detained, suspected of interfering with Red Notices. The operation aims to prevent … Read more
June 6, 2024 at 05:33AM FBI has obtained over 7,000 LockBit ransomware decryption keys, urging victims to contact them for recovery assistance. Victims advised to reach out to the FBI’s IC3 or use a decryptor developed by Japanese police. LockBit malware used in 2,400+ global attacks, causing billions in damages. Alleged mastermind, Russian national Dimitry … Read more
June 5, 2024 at 06:50PM The FBI has obtained over 7,000 LockBit decryption keys to help victims recover encrypted data for free. This follows the takedown of LockBit’s infrastructure in “Operation Cronos.” Despite this, LockBit remains active, targeting victims worldwide and leaking stolen data. The U.S. State Department offers rewards for information leading to arrests … Read more
June 4, 2024 at 04:23PM The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) experienced a cyberattack that disrupted its services, including the Logbook of the World, used by amateur radio enthusiasts. The attack, attributed to a “malicious international cyber group,” prompted the involvement of the FBI and third-party experts for investigation. However, details such as ransomware involvement … Read more
May 30, 2024 at 07:54AM The US Justice Department arrested a Chinese national for allegedly running the 911 S5 botnet. The Treasury Department also sanctioned three individuals and three companies linked to the botnet’s creation. The botnet, responsible for infecting 19 million Windows devices, has been disrupted through an international operation involving multiple countries and … Read more
May 29, 2024 at 05:41PM Following the shutdown of BreachForums by the FBI and the DOJ, the alleged reappearance of the site has raised suspicions among researchers. The revival includes attempts to sell purported personal data of 560 million customers. There are doubts regarding the legitimacy of the revival, with experts pointing to potential law … Read more
May 29, 2024 at 03:37AM BreachForums, a criminal bazaar, has resurfaced despite a law enforcement takedown. The revived site offers a 1.3 TB database of Ticketmaster customers’ details for $500,000, with visitors now required to sign up. Law enforcement seized new domains and the Telegram channel, hinting at administrator arrests. Uncertainty remains around the individual … Read more
May 28, 2024 at 02:49PM BreachForums has reemerged under the control of ShinyHunters just weeks after law enforcement seized it. The FBI’s takedown did not fully dismantle the site, as ShinyHunters claimed to escape unscathed and regained access. Former FBI agent Austin Berglas noted that while the action was a success, fully dismantling criminal groups … Read more
May 17, 2024 at 11:30AM SecurityWeek’s cybersecurity news roundup offers a concise compilation of noteworthy stories in the cybersecurity landscape. This week’s stories include FBI targeting the Scattered Spider group, identification of LockBitSupp mastermind, Firefox and Cisco patches, GE Healthcare Vivid Ultrasound vulnerabilities, cybersecurity guidance for civil society organizations, Wi-Fi vulnerability, MediSecure ransomware attack, and … Read more