December 13, 2024 at 06:03AM A state-sponsored Iranian hacking group, CyberAv3ngers, has employed custom malware, IOCONTROL, to target IoT and operational technology devices in the U.S. and Israel. This malware exploits vulnerabilities in industrial control systems, leading to significant disruptions. The U.S. government offers a $10 million reward for information on the group. ### Meeting … Read more
December 12, 2024 at 07:12AM Europol’s Operation PowerOFF recently shut down 27 domains linked to DDoS services, arresting three suspected administrators. This collaborative effort involved 15 countries to combat cybercrime and deter potential users through ads, warnings, and outreach. Since 2018, the operation has led to significant progress against DDoS platforms and criminal activities. ### … Read more
November 22, 2024 at 05:45PM Andrew Tate’s website, Real World, was hacked, compromising data from over 113,000 subscribers, including usernames and email addresses. The attackers exploited security flaws, spamming the site’s chat with LGBTQ+ emojis. Tate, under house arrest facing serious criminal charges, had previously left user data exposed online, raising significant security concerns. ### … Read more
November 1, 2024 at 10:57AM Law enforcement has seized the Dstat.cc DDoS review platform, arresting two suspects linked to its operation as part of “Operation PowerOFF.” This international crackdown targets DDoS-for-hire services, which often disrupt online services and inflict economic damages. Investigations revealed connections to hacktivist groups and ongoing cybercrime enforcement efforts. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. … Read more
October 31, 2024 at 01:38AM A report by Canada’s CSE highlights extensive cyber operations by state-backed actors, particularly China, targeting government networks for espionage and strategic gains. PRC has compromised at least 20 networks, with attacks intensifying amid tensions. India is noted as an emerging threat, linked to recent diplomatic frictions with Canada. ### Meeting … Read more
October 21, 2024 at 08:06PM Two Russian hacking groups, NoName057(16) and the Russian Cyber Army Team, have launched DDoS attacks on Japanese logistics, shipbuilding firms, and government entities. The attacks follow Japan’s increased defense budget and military collaboration with allies, highlighting tensions in geopolitical rivalries amid Japan’s largest military buildup since World War II. ### … Read more
October 18, 2024 at 07:08AM ESET has denied being compromised following allegations of a wiper campaign originating from its infrastructure. An infosec researcher reported an email targeting cybersecurity professionals in Israel, linked to a campaign by the pro-Palestine Handala group, but ESET stated it blocked the threat within ten minutes and is investigating the incident. … Read more
October 17, 2024 at 01:55PM A federal grand jury indicted two Sudanese nationals for operating Anonymous Sudan, responsible for over 35,000 DDoS attacks globally. Ahmed Omer, 22, and Alaa Omer, 27, face conspiracy charges, with potential sentences ranging from five years to life. Their group, linked to pro-Russian activities, was shut down during Operation PowerOFF. … Read more
October 17, 2024 at 05:24AM Federal prosecutors charged two Sudanese brothers for operating a DDoS botnet, conducting 35,000 attacks, including on Microsoft. Their tool, linked to Anonymous Sudan, targeted critical infrastructure globally. If convicted, one brother faces life imprisonment. Law enforcement dismantled the botnet as part of coordinated action against cybercrime. ### Meeting Notes Takeaways … Read more
October 17, 2024 at 03:33AM The US Attorney’s Office indicted Sudanese nationals Ahmed Salah Yousif Omer and Alaa Salah Yusuuf Omer, alleged operators of the hacktivist group Anonymous Sudan. They face charges related to numerous DDoS attacks on US critical infrastructure. Authorities claim to have degraded the group’s capabilities and seized its attack tools. ### … Read more