October 1, 2024 at 11:43AM Law enforcement agencies from 12 countries arrested four suspects connected to the LockBit ransomware gang, including a developer, a hosting service admin, and two others involved in LockBit activity. The joint action led to server seizures and involved Operation Cronos, resulting in additional sanctions and previous arrests of LockBit actors. … Read more
September 13, 2024 at 05:14PM Transport for London (TfL) requires all 30,000 staff to attend in-person appointments for password resets and identity verification following a recent cybersecurity incident. While assuring that customer data remains safe, the agency faces disruptions in internal systems and services. A suspect connected to the attack has been arrested by the … Read more
September 13, 2024 at 09:57AM British authorities announced the arrest of a 17-year-old male in connection with a cyber attack on Transport for London. The attack led to unauthorized access of customer data, including bank account numbers and sort codes. The individual has been released on bail, while the investigation remains ongoing. Another 17-year-old from … Read more
September 12, 2024 at 12:43PM The U.K.’s National Crime Agency has arrested a 17-year-old teenager in connection to the cyberattack on Transport for London, the city’s public transportation agency. Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaways are: 1. The U.K.’s National Crime Agency has made an arrest in connection to the cyberattack on Transport … Read more
September 3, 2024 at 05:49AM Transport for London (TfL) is addressing an ongoing cyber security incident, confirming measures to prevent further access to systems and protect customer data. The organization is collaborating with government agencies, and so far, there is no evidence of compromised customer data or impact to services. The incident has affected backroom … Read more
August 2, 2024 at 04:36AM Two Russian cybercrime prisoners were exchanged by Belarus, Germany, Norway, Russia, Slovenia, and the U.S., as part of a historic deal involving 16 individuals. Notable figures released include Roman Valerevich Seleznev, convicted of payment card fraud, and Vladislav Klyushin, owner of a security firm involved in an insider-trading scheme. Additionally, … Read more
July 22, 2024 at 03:07PM The Regional Organized Crime Unit for the West Midlands Region in the UK arrested a 17-year-old from Walsall linked to the global cybercrime group Scattered Spider. The arrest was in collaboration with the UK’s National Crime Agency and the FBI. The suspect was released on bail, facing charges of blackmail … Read more
July 22, 2024 at 02:59PM The Regional Organized Crime Unit for the West Midlands Region (ROCUWM) in the UK, in collaboration with the National Crime Agency and the FBI, arrested a 17-year-old from Walsall connected to the cybercrime group Scattered Spider. The group targeted organizations with ransomware, including MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment. The suspect was … Read more
July 4, 2024 at 12:34AM Law enforcement operation MORPHEUS seized nearly 600 servers used by cybercriminal groups and part of the Cobalt Strike attack infrastructure. The crackdown targeted unlicensed versions of Cobalt Strike, involving multiple countries. Exploitation of cracked software contributed to cybercrime, with related arrests and dismantling of other criminal schemes worldwide. Based on … Read more
June 23, 2024 at 09:21PM The Russian group Qilin’s ransomware attack on London hospitals has caused ongoing cancellations of operations and appointments, impacting patient services. It is reported that patient data including names, dates of birth, and test descriptions have been published online. This attack also compromised records covering 300 million patient interactions. The National … Read more