September 2, 2024 at 02:20PM Transport for London (TfL) is actively investigating an ongoing cyberattack with no current impact on its services. The agency assured customers that there is no evidence of compromised customer data and promptly reported the attack to government authorities. Measures have been implemented to prevent further system access, as TfL works … Read more
August 14, 2024 at 10:06AM In an international operation led by the NCA, Maksim Silnikau, alias “J.P. Morgan,” has been arrested and extradited to the US for cybercrime. He and fellow cybercriminals are linked to developing ransomware strains and exploit kits. The investigation continues, with Vladimir Kadariya and Andrei Tarasov also facing charges in the … Read more
August 2, 2024 at 02:47AM The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) shut down Russian Coms, a call-spoofing service with hundreds of thousands of victims. Four Brits have been arrested in connection with the operation. The service helped criminals disguise their identities and swindle victims of millions. Global law enforcement efforts are targeting additional users, with … Read more
August 1, 2024 at 01:58PM The UK’s NCA shut down Russian Coms, a caller ID spoofing platform used by criminals to make over 1.8 million scam calls. The platform operated globally, affecting victims across 107 countries, resulting in tens of millions in financial losses. Three suspects have been arrested and law enforcement agencies worldwide are … Read more
July 23, 2024 at 06:27AM UK authorities, in collaboration with the FBI and PSNI, disrupted the illegal DDoS service DigitalStress, seizing its domain and warning visitors of law enforcement action. The NCA noted the takedown’s significance and ongoing data analysis to identify users. This action was part of Operation Power Off to combat DDoS-for-hire services. … Read more
June 25, 2024 at 08:09AM UK and US authorities have united to combat the Qilin ransomware gang’s assault on the healthcare industry. The group’s attack on a UK pathology service disrupted thousands of surgeries and led to stolen patient data being leaked. Investigations by NHS England and law enforcement agencies are ongoing to respond to … Read more
May 10, 2024 at 06:05PM The FBI and NCA have revealed the identity of LockBitSupp, the operator of LockBit ransomware, as Russian national Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev. The ransomware operation has been on a revenge spree, leaking the names of 119 victims. Other ransomware attacks and disruptions, including on healthcare giant Ascension, have caused widespread damage. … Read more
May 7, 2024 at 11:57AM The U.K. National Crime Agency has revealed the details of the administrator of the LockBit ransomware, a 31-year-old Russian national named Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev. He has been sanctioned by multiple government departments and charged with numerous counts, facing a maximum penalty of 185 years in prison. The dismantling of the … Read more
February 26, 2024 at 05:46PM LockBit ransomware has revived its leak site just a week after a major law enforcement takedown. The Operation Cronos Taskforce seized infrastructure, data, and decryption keys, resulting in arrests and frozen cryptocurrency accounts. Despite the blow, LockBit quickly bounced back due to backup systems. The impact of such law enforcement … Read more
February 23, 2024 at 01:16PM The LockBit ransomware gang collected over $125 million in ransom payments through more than 500 active cryptocurrency addresses between July 2022 and February 2024. Approximately 2,200 Bitcoin remain unspent, equating to more than $110 million. The group’s impact is estimated to be in the multi-billions, prompting global law enforcement efforts. … Read more