Meet VexTrio, a network of 70K hijacked websites crooks use to sling malware, fraud

February 9, 2024 at 10:39PM Over 70,000 legitimate websites have been compromised to form VexTrio, a network utilized by cybercriminals for distributing malware and conducting phishing activities. The operation has been growing in sophistication since its establishment in 2017. Check Point and Infoblox have both flagged VexTrio as a significant security threat, emphasizing its impact … Read more

ShinyHunters member gets 3 years in prison for breaching 60 firms

January 10, 2024 at 09:51AM Sebastien Raoult, a member of the ShinyHunters hacking group, was sentenced to 3 years in prison in the U.S. for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and identity theft, with a $5,000,000 restitution order. His activities caused financial damages exceeding $6 million by stealing personal information and selling it on the … Read more