#RussianCybercriminals

Russian Hackers Using Fake Brand Sites to Spread DanaBot and StealC Malware

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August 16, 2024 at 09:33AM Cybersecurity researchers have identified a complex information theft campaign, “Tusk,” conducted by Russian-speaking cybercriminals. The campaign leverages legitimate brands to distribute malware like DanaBot and StealC through phishing tactics and social engineering. The sophisticated threat actors mimic well-known projects, employing multistage malware delivery methods, highlighting their advanced capabilities in deceiving … Read more

US sends cybercriminals back to Russia in prisoner swap that freed WSJ journo, others

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August 1, 2024 at 08:57PM As part of a multinational prisoner exchange deal announced on Thursday, the US returned two Russian cybercriminals to Russia, and in return, Russia released some of its detainees, including at least one US journalist. The cybercriminals included Roman Seleznev, sentenced for compromising point-of-sale systems, and Vladislav Klyushin, convicted of stealing … Read more

Europol identifies 8 cybercriminals tied to malware loader botnets

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May 31, 2024 at 12:43PM Europol and German law enforcement revealed the identities of eight cybercriminals involved in various malware operations disrupted by Operation Endgame. The crackdown led to the seizure of 100 servers and four arrests in Armenia and Ukraine. The identified individuals, of Russian descent, are suspected of playing key roles in malware … Read more