Cybercrooks crafting solo careers in wake of ransomware takedowns

July 22, 2024 at 12:42PM A recent Europol report highlights the fragmentation of the ransomware threat landscape following the disruption of RaaS groups. This has led to challenges in attribution and increased independence among cybercriminals. Affiliates are now developing their own payloads, while the focus has shifted to targeting small and medium-sized businesses. The report … Read more

Investigators finally unmask LockBit kingpin after two-month tease

May 7, 2024 at 11:19AM After years of mystery, law enforcement has named the kingpin of the LockBit ransomware operation as Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev. This identificfation is an important step in Operation Cronos’s efforts to disrupt LockBit. Khoroshev offered a $10 million reward to keep his identity secret, but authorities have now revealed it and … Read more

International effort to disrupt cybercrime moves into operational phase

March 14, 2024 at 11:06AM The Cybercrime Atlas, a collaborative initiative involving law enforcement, private sector, and academia, aims to disrupt cybercriminals by mapping out their relationships and infrastructure. With members like Microsoft and PayPal, the initiative is focused on intelligence gathering and taking action to make cybercrime less lucrative. The project is seen as … Read more

Interpol operation Synergia takes down 1,300 servers used for cybercrime

February 2, 2024 at 10:33AM The international law enforcement operation ‘Synergia’ successfully dismantled over 1,300 command and control servers used in ransomware, phishing, and malware campaigns. This involved the collaboration of 60 law enforcement agencies from 55 countries and resulted in the identification of 1,900 IP addresses linked to cybercrime activities. Additionally, 31 individuals were … Read more

US Gov Disrupts BlackCat Ransomware Operation; FBI Releases Decryption Tool

December 19, 2023 at 01:57PM The US government disrupted the BlackCat ransomware-as-a-service, providing a decryption tool for affected organizations. The operation, also known as ALPHV, extorted around $68 million. Infiltrating the group, officials seized websites and revealed the gang’s tactics. BlackCat targeted sensitive data, including healthcare and critical infrastructure installations, causing widespread disruption. Key takeaways … Read more