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RedJuliett Cyber Espionage Campaign Hits 75 Taiwanese Organizations

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June 24, 2024 at 04:24AM Between November 2023 and April 2024, a China-linked state-sponsored threat actor named RedJuliett conducted a cyber espionage campaign targeting government, academic, and diplomatic organizations in Taiwan. They utilized various techniques, including deploying web shells and exploiting vulnerabilities, with a focus on collecting intelligence related to Taiwan’s economic policy and diplomatic … Read more

French Diplomatic Entities Targeted in Russian-Linked Cyber Attacks

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June 20, 2024 at 10:58AM State-sponsored cyber attacks targeting French diplomatic entities have been linked to Russia by the country’s information security agency. The attacks, attributed to a cluster named Midnight Blizzard, use phishing emails and compromised accounts to initiate malicious actions. The threat actor, known as Nobelium, has also targeted European embassies and leveraged … Read more

Two Men Plead Guilty to Hacking Law Enforcement Database for Doxing

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June 18, 2024 at 12:36PM Two men from New York and Rhode Island pleaded guilty to hacking a US law enforcement database. Sagar Steven Singh, 20, and Nicholas Ceraolo, 26, part of the Vile group, extorted people by threatening to release stolen personal information. They accessed the database using a stolen password and faced up … Read more

Alleged Scattered Spider sim-swapper arrested in Spain

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June 17, 2024 at 10:22AM A 22-year-old British national, allegedly linked to the Scattered Spider hacking group, was arrested in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. He is suspected of leading a cybercrime gang and stealing data and cryptocurrencies from U.S. companies. The arrest resulted from a joint investigation by the FBI and Spanish police. His association … Read more

Interpol, FBI Disrupt Moldova-Based Cyber Ring

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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

BreachForums Shut Down in Apparent Law Enforcement Operation

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May 16, 2024 at 03:51AM The popular hacking forum BreachForums has been shut down as part of an international law enforcement operation led by the United States. The FBI and Justice Department, with help from other agencies, have taken down the website and arrested one of its administrators, Baphomet. Further details about the incident are … Read more

INC ransomware source code selling on hacking forums for $300,000

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May 13, 2024 at 04:29PM Cybercriminal “salfetka” is allegedly selling the source code of INC Ransom, a ransomware-as-a-service operation. The sale is announced on hacking forums, with a price tag of $300,000 and limitations on potential buyers. Additionally, INC Ransom is undergoing changes, possibly indicating a rift within its core team or plans for a … Read more

Google Prevented 2.28 Million Malicious Apps from Reaching Play Store in 2023

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April 29, 2024 at 01:53PM Google revealed that in 2023, almost 200,000 app submissions on the Play Store were rejected or fixed due to access to sensitive data issues. The company also blocked 333,000 bad accounts attempting to spread malware. Investments in security features, policy updates, and partnerships with SDK providers improved privacy for over … Read more

Microsoft Warns: North Korean Hackers Turn to AI-Fueled Cyber Espionage

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April 22, 2024 at 03:30AM Microsoft reports that North Korea-linked cyber actors are using AI for more efficient operations. The group, identified as Emerald Sleet, employs AI language models for spear-phishing and reconnaissance efforts. They’ve also engaged in cryptocurrency theft and supply chain attacks, utilizing tactics to generate revenue and collect intelligence on the US, … Read more

Moldovan charged for operating botnet used to push ransomware

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April 17, 2024 at 03:00PM Alexander Lefterov, also known as Alipako, Uptime, and Alipatime, has been charged by the U.S. Justice Department for operating a significant botnet that infected thousands of computers in the United States. The indictment revealed that he and his associates stole credentials, accessed financial accounts, and provided access to the botnet … Read more