hacking

Russian hackers hijack Pakistani hackers’ servers for their own attacks

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December 5, 2024 at 03:48AM The Russian cyber-espionage group Turla is hijacking the infrastructure of Pakistani threat actor Storm-0156 to conduct covert attacks on compromised networks, particularly targeting Afghan and Indian government entities. This tactic, observed since late 2022, allows Turla to stealthily deploy malware while complicating attribution efforts. **Meeting Takeaways** 1. **Turla’s Activities:** – … Read more

Russia arrests cybercriminal Wazawaka for ties with ransomware gangs

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November 29, 2024 at 12:55PM Russian ransomware affiliate Mikhail Matveev, also known as Wazawaka, was arrested and indicted for his involvement in multiple hacking groups, including LockBit and Babuk. The U.S. has charged him for cyberattacks against American organizations and is offering a $10 million reward for information leading to his conviction. ### Meeting Takeaways … Read more

Russian Script Kiddie Assembles Massive DDoS Botnet

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November 27, 2024 at 09:08AM A hacker known as “Matrix” has created a DDoS botnet using publicly available malware tools, targeting IoT devices and enterprise servers. Operating on Telegram, Matrix offers various DDoS attack plans. Researchers emphasize the need for improved security practices to address vulnerabilities being exploited, particularly default credentials and unpatched systems. ### … Read more

DOJ: Man hacked networks to pitch cybersecurity services

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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

‘Phobos’ Ransomware Cybercriminal Extradited From South Korea

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November 19, 2024 at 01:21PM Russian cybercriminal Evgenii Ptitsyn, 42, appeared in a Maryland court after extradition from South Korea. He faces charges for operating the Phobos ransomware, allegedly extorting over $16 million from more than 1,000 victims globally. He could face significant prison time if convicted on multiple counts, including wire fraud and extortion. … Read more

Idaho Man Gets 10 Years for Hacking, Cyber Extortion

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November 14, 2024 at 03:53PM Robert Purbeck, 45, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for hacking 19 US servers, stealing personal information of 132,000 people, and extorting an orthodontist for Bitcoin. He accessed sensitive data from a medical clinic and a police department. He must also pay over $1 million in restitution. ### Meeting … Read more

Two Men Charged For Hacking US Tax Preparation Firms

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November 14, 2024 at 08:54AM Two Nigerian nationals have been charged for hacking into US tax preparation companies, with one suspect located in Mexico and the other in North Dakota. The incident highlights ongoing cybersecurity threats faced by financial institutions. **Meeting Takeaways:** – Two Nigerian nationals have been charged with hacking. – One individual is … Read more

Canadian Authorities Arrest Attacker Who Stole Snowflake Data

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November 5, 2024 at 05:56PM Canadian authorities arrested Alexander “Connor” Moucka for allegedly compromising 165 Snowflake accounts. Known online as “Judische” and “Waifu,” he boasted about the hacks on Telegram. The breaches, linked to UNC5537, exploited credentials from previous infections, targeting companies like Ticketmaster and AT&T, with ransom demands up to $5 million. ### Meeting … Read more

Nokia investigates breach after hacker claims to steal source code

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November 4, 2024 at 06:52PM Nokia is investigating a claim by hacker IntelBroker, who alleges to sell stolen Nokia source code obtained from a third-party vendor. While Nokia has found no evidence of a breach in its own systems, it is monitoring the situation closely. IntelBroker has a history of compromising multiple companies. ### Meeting … Read more

Alabama Man Arrested in SEC Social Media Account Hack That Led the Price of Bitcoin to Spike

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October 18, 2024 at 05:54AM An Alabama man has been arrested for his involvement in hacking the SEC’s X account, an incident that resulted in a significant increase in Bitcoin’s price. **Meeting Notes Takeaways:** 1. An individual from Alabama has been arrested. 2. The arrest is related to the hacking of the SEC’s X account … Read more