Phishing remains the preferred technique among threat actorsPhishing is the primary method used by cybercriminals, with significant increases in sophisticated targeting techniques.
12 Chinese hackers charged with US Treasury breach - and much, much moreThe DOJ charged 12 Chinese nationals for cyberattacks on over 100 US organizations, revealing extensive state-sponsored cyber operations.
Cybersecurity recommendations for the Trump administrationCyber threats are evolving rapidly, necessitating proactive cybersecurity measures and embrace of innovative technologies.
Why 'malware as a service' is becoming a serious problemMalware as a service model is now a dominant mode of cybercrime, facilitating a substantial increase in detected threats.Phishing remains the primary method for initial access in growing malware campaigns.The surge in malware attacks is propelled by a flood of duplicated malware rather than a rise in new threats.
LockBit developer extradited to United StatesRostislav Panev extradited to the U.S. for his role in developing the LockBit ransomware.
Can defenders keep up with 'commoditization' of ransomware?Ransomware groups are evolving despite law enforcement efforts, with affiliates adapting rather than disappearing.
Phishing remains the preferred technique among threat actorsPhishing is the primary method used by cybercriminals, with significant increases in sophisticated targeting techniques.
12 Chinese hackers charged with US Treasury breach - and much, much moreThe DOJ charged 12 Chinese nationals for cyberattacks on over 100 US organizations, revealing extensive state-sponsored cyber operations.
Cybersecurity recommendations for the Trump administrationCyber threats are evolving rapidly, necessitating proactive cybersecurity measures and embrace of innovative technologies.
Why 'malware as a service' is becoming a serious problemMalware as a service model is now a dominant mode of cybercrime, facilitating a substantial increase in detected threats.Phishing remains the primary method for initial access in growing malware campaigns.The surge in malware attacks is propelled by a flood of duplicated malware rather than a rise in new threats.
LockBit developer extradited to United StatesRostislav Panev extradited to the U.S. for his role in developing the LockBit ransomware.
Can defenders keep up with 'commoditization' of ransomware?Ransomware groups are evolving despite law enforcement efforts, with affiliates adapting rather than disappearing.
Black Basta exposed: A look at a cybercrime data leak and a key member, "Tramp"A Telegram leak reveals internal communications and operations of the Black Basta ransomware group, spotlighting their sophistication and internal conflicts.
Alleged Israeli LockBit Developer Rostislav Panev Extradited to U.S. for Cybercrime ChargesRostislav Panev, a developer for LockBit ransomware, has been extradited to the U.S. to face charges, highlighting a crackdown on cybercrime.
Dual Russian And Israeli National Extradited To The United States For His Role In The LockBit Ransomware ConspiracyRostislav Panev, a dual national, was extradited to the U.S. for being a developer of the notorious LockBit ransomware group.
Russian crypto exchange Garantex seized by law enforcement operation | TechCrunchThe U.S. Secret Service has seized the website of Garantex, a Russian cryptocurrency exchange linked to illicit activities.
Leaked Black Basta Chat Logs Reveal $107M Ransom Earnings and Internal Power StrugglesInternal conflicts within the Black Basta ransomware gang have been exposed through leaked chat logs, highlighting instability and rivalries.
Developer of Lockbit ransomware gets extradited to the United States | TechCrunchRostislav Panev, a key LockBit ransomware developer, has been extradited from Israel to the US to face charges.
Black Basta exposed: A look at a cybercrime data leak and a key member, "Tramp"A Telegram leak reveals internal communications and operations of the Black Basta ransomware group, spotlighting their sophistication and internal conflicts.
Alleged Israeli LockBit Developer Rostislav Panev Extradited to U.S. for Cybercrime ChargesRostislav Panev, a developer for LockBit ransomware, has been extradited to the U.S. to face charges, highlighting a crackdown on cybercrime.
Dual Russian And Israeli National Extradited To The United States For His Role In The LockBit Ransomware ConspiracyRostislav Panev, a dual national, was extradited to the U.S. for being a developer of the notorious LockBit ransomware group.
Russian crypto exchange Garantex seized by law enforcement operation | TechCrunchThe U.S. Secret Service has seized the website of Garantex, a Russian cryptocurrency exchange linked to illicit activities.
Leaked Black Basta Chat Logs Reveal $107M Ransom Earnings and Internal Power StrugglesInternal conflicts within the Black Basta ransomware gang have been exposed through leaked chat logs, highlighting instability and rivalries.
Developer of Lockbit ransomware gets extradited to the United States | TechCrunchRostislav Panev, a key LockBit ransomware developer, has been extradited from Israel to the US to face charges.
Urgent warning as Bromley residents lose 1million to romance fraud in one monthWith the rise of dating apps, online dating fraud is increasing; victims must stay vigilant.Bromley Trading Standards warns users to be cautious and verify profiles to avoid financial scams.
Suspects cuffed over $635k Taylor Swift ticket heistTwo individuals stole 900+ Taylor Swift tickets through a cyber scheme, netting $635,000 in profits.
Europol Warns Criminal Networks Are Embracing AI, Making Fraud Smarter and Harder to DetectOrganised crime is increasingly using AI technology for fraud and data crimes, fundamentally changing criminal operations.
Arizona woman pleads guilty in $17M North Korean IT scamAn Arizona woman created a 'laptop farm' to facilitate fraud, generating over $17 million for herself and North Korea.
Deepfakes, cash and crypto: how call centre scammers duped 6,000 peopleScammers are using deepfakes to promote fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes, leading many, including Mark, to lose significant savings.
Arizona woman pleads guilty to scheme that generated $17M for North KoreaAn Arizona woman defrauded U.S. firms, generating $17 million while assisting overseas IT workers posing as U.S. citizens.
Indiana Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiracies Involving Cyber Intrusion and a Massive $37 Million Cryptocurrency TheftEvan Frederick Light sentenced to 20 years for wire fraud and money laundering impacting many victims.
Suspects cuffed over $635k Taylor Swift ticket heistTwo individuals stole 900+ Taylor Swift tickets through a cyber scheme, netting $635,000 in profits.
Europol Warns Criminal Networks Are Embracing AI, Making Fraud Smarter and Harder to DetectOrganised crime is increasingly using AI technology for fraud and data crimes, fundamentally changing criminal operations.
Arizona woman pleads guilty in $17M North Korean IT scamAn Arizona woman created a 'laptop farm' to facilitate fraud, generating over $17 million for herself and North Korea.
Deepfakes, cash and crypto: how call centre scammers duped 6,000 peopleScammers are using deepfakes to promote fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes, leading many, including Mark, to lose significant savings.
Arizona woman pleads guilty to scheme that generated $17M for North KoreaAn Arizona woman defrauded U.S. firms, generating $17 million while assisting overseas IT workers posing as U.S. citizens.
Indiana Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiracies Involving Cyber Intrusion and a Massive $37 Million Cryptocurrency TheftEvan Frederick Light sentenced to 20 years for wire fraud and money laundering impacting many victims.
Garantex administrator arrested in India under extradition law | TechCrunchAleksej Besciokov, co-founder of the Garantex cryptocurrency exchange, was arrested in India under extradition law linked to U.S. allegations of money laundering.
INTERPOL Arrests 306 Suspects, Seizes 1,842 Devices in Cross-Border Cybercrime BustOperation Red Card leads to the arrest of 306 suspects across seven African nations, targeting extensive cybercrime operations affecting thousands of victims.
US Justice Department says cybercrime forum allegedly affected 17 million Americans | TechCrunchInternational law enforcement agencies have successfully taken down major hacking forums impacting millions.The seized forums were significant in the facilitation of cybercrime and identity theft.
Garantex administrator arrested in India under extradition law | TechCrunchAleksej Besciokov, co-founder of the Garantex cryptocurrency exchange, was arrested in India under extradition law linked to U.S. allegations of money laundering.
INTERPOL Arrests 306 Suspects, Seizes 1,842 Devices in Cross-Border Cybercrime BustOperation Red Card leads to the arrest of 306 suspects across seven African nations, targeting extensive cybercrime operations affecting thousands of victims.
US Justice Department says cybercrime forum allegedly affected 17 million Americans | TechCrunchInternational law enforcement agencies have successfully taken down major hacking forums impacting millions.The seized forums were significant in the facilitation of cybercrime and identity theft.
Fired worker put 'erroneous' info and insults in cancer study database, feds in CA sayA former Stanford employee faces significant prison time for maliciously altering patient data in a cancer study post-termination.
Former NFL coach pleads not guilty over alleged hacking of athletes' intimate photosFormer Ravens coach Matt Weiss faces serious charges of hacking for intimate images of college athletes.
Fired worker put 'erroneous' info and insults in cancer study database, feds in CA sayA former Stanford employee faces significant prison time for maliciously altering patient data in a cancer study post-termination.
Former NFL coach pleads not guilty over alleged hacking of athletes' intimate photosFormer Ravens coach Matt Weiss faces serious charges of hacking for intimate images of college athletes.
How transnational mafiosi became the new generals of hybrid warfareOrganised crime has evolved into a globalized system, collaborating with hostile state actors and leveraging new technology, directly threatening democracies.
AI is making organized crime worse in the EU, Europol warnsAI is intensifying organized crime, influencing destabilization efforts across Europe.
How transnational mafiosi became the new generals of hybrid warfareOrganised crime has evolved into a globalized system, collaborating with hostile state actors and leveraging new technology, directly threatening democracies.
AI is making organized crime worse in the EU, Europol warnsAI is intensifying organized crime, influencing destabilization efforts across Europe.
Foreign Hackers Are Using Google's Gemini in Attacks on the USDeepSeek's rise raises concerns about US AI dominance and security vulnerabilities, particularly in its data handling and safety measures.
DeepSeek LLM jailbreaked to develop malwareAI models can potentially be misused for creating malicious software if prompt techniques are employed effectively.
Foreign Hackers Are Using Google's Gemini in Attacks on the USDeepSeek's rise raises concerns about US AI dominance and security vulnerabilities, particularly in its data handling and safety measures.
DeepSeek LLM jailbreaked to develop malwareAI models can potentially be misused for creating malicious software if prompt techniques are employed effectively.
The Violent Rise of 'No Lives Matter''No Lives Matter' is a violent splinter group of Com and 764, posing a high-level terrorism threat due to its chaotic structure.
Russian Crypto: Why Secret Service Seized GarantexThe U.S. Secret Service shut down Garantex, a Russian cryptocurrency exchange, to disrupt money laundering operations linked to cybercrime.
US charges admins of Garantex for allegedly facilitating crypto money laundering for terrorists and hackers | TechCrunchU.S. indicts Garantex officials for money laundering and violating sanctions, linked to extensive criminal activities.
US releases Russian cybercriminal as part of exchange for teacher Marc FogelThe Trump administration released Alexander Vinnik, a cybercriminal linked to money laundering, as part of a prisoner exchange, underscoring complex diplomatic relations.
Hacker Who Targeted NATO, US Army Arrested in SpainAn 18-year-old hacker suspected of breaching over 40 organizations has been arrested in Spain.
Russian Crypto: Why Secret Service Seized GarantexThe U.S. Secret Service shut down Garantex, a Russian cryptocurrency exchange, to disrupt money laundering operations linked to cybercrime.
US charges admins of Garantex for allegedly facilitating crypto money laundering for terrorists and hackers | TechCrunchU.S. indicts Garantex officials for money laundering and violating sanctions, linked to extensive criminal activities.
US releases Russian cybercriminal as part of exchange for teacher Marc FogelThe Trump administration released Alexander Vinnik, a cybercriminal linked to money laundering, as part of a prisoner exchange, underscoring complex diplomatic relations.
Hacker Who Targeted NATO, US Army Arrested in SpainAn 18-year-old hacker suspected of breaching over 40 organizations has been arrested in Spain.
The Internet Has Spiraled Out of Control: Crimes, Scams, Cyberbullying, Theft & Deception | HackerNoonThe internet has shifted from a tool of progress to a breeding ground for crime and scams.
Scammers Stole Their Retirement Savings. Then the Tax Bill Arrived.Victims of online scams face surprising and burdensome tax liabilities after draining retirement savings to fraudsters.
Cyber crooks busted in NYC for stealing, reselling nearly 1K tickets for $635K, including screwing Swifties out of Eras Tour ticketsTwo individuals face serious charges for stealing and reselling nearly 1,000 concert tickets, primarily for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour.
Cybercrime crew stole then resold hundreds of tickets to Taylor Swift concerts, prosecutors sayA cybercrime ring stole and resold over 900 digital tickets, mainly for Taylor Swift events, generating over $600,000 in illicit profits.
Two cybercrime crew members charged with stealing Taylor Swift concert tickets in $600K StubHub scam: DA - QNSTwo men were arrested for cybercrime related to the theft and resale of Taylor Swift concert tickets, profiting over $600,000.
Cybercrime crew stole then resold hundreds of tickets to Swift shows, prosecutors sayA cybercrime ring profited over $600,000 by stealing and reselling Taylor Swift concert tickets and others on StubHub.
Cybercriminals arrested for stealing hundreds of concert tickets through StubHub exploitAuthorities arrested two thieves who exploited a StubHub loophole to steal and resell tickets, potentially facing 3-15 years in prison if convicted.
Cyber crooks busted in NYC for stealing, reselling nearly 1K tickets for $635K, including screwing Swifties out of Eras Tour ticketsTwo individuals face serious charges for stealing and reselling nearly 1,000 concert tickets, primarily for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour.
Cybercrime crew stole then resold hundreds of tickets to Taylor Swift concerts, prosecutors sayA cybercrime ring stole and resold over 900 digital tickets, mainly for Taylor Swift events, generating over $600,000 in illicit profits.
Two cybercrime crew members charged with stealing Taylor Swift concert tickets in $600K StubHub scam: DA - QNSTwo men were arrested for cybercrime related to the theft and resale of Taylor Swift concert tickets, profiting over $600,000.
Cybercrime crew stole then resold hundreds of tickets to Swift shows, prosecutors sayA cybercrime ring profited over $600,000 by stealing and reselling Taylor Swift concert tickets and others on StubHub.
Cybercriminals arrested for stealing hundreds of concert tickets through StubHub exploitAuthorities arrested two thieves who exploited a StubHub loophole to steal and resell tickets, potentially facing 3-15 years in prison if convicted.
Fan Chant: How K-pop Labels Are Fighting AIHYBE partners with police to combat AI deepfakes, aiming to protect K-pop artists, specifically focusing on female artists most affected by this issue.
Airline employee who allegedly sold BTS flight data facing police investigationA Hong Kong airline employee was arrested for illegally accessing and selling K-pop artists' flight details.
Fan Chant: How K-pop Labels Are Fighting AIHYBE partners with police to combat AI deepfakes, aiming to protect K-pop artists, specifically focusing on female artists most affected by this issue.
Airline employee who allegedly sold BTS flight data facing police investigationA Hong Kong airline employee was arrested for illegally accessing and selling K-pop artists' flight details.
Indians trapped in Myanmar's cyber scam nightmare DW 03/04/2025Pradeep Vijay was trafficked to Myanmar under false job pretenses and forced into scamming, highlighting a serious issue of human trafficking for cybercrime.
Microsoft Is Suing People Who Did Bad Things With Its AIMicrosoft has named four developers in a lawsuit for allegedly abusing AI tools to create harmful deepfake content.
Microsoft Exposes LLMjacking Cybercriminals Behind Azure AI Abuse SchemeMicrosoft uncovered a group exploiting AI services to create harmful content.The cybercrime unit identified four individuals behind the scheme.
Microsoft Is Suing People Who Did Bad Things With Its AIMicrosoft has named four developers in a lawsuit for allegedly abusing AI tools to create harmful deepfake content.
Microsoft Exposes LLMjacking Cybercriminals Behind Azure AI Abuse SchemeMicrosoft uncovered a group exploiting AI services to create harmful content.The cybercrime unit identified four individuals behind the scheme.
Criminal hacker known as ALTDOS, DESORDEN, GHOSTR and 0mid16B arrestedA notorious hacker known for multiple aliases has been arrested after a long-term cybercrime campaign targeting sensitive data for extortion.
Law enforcement continues efforts to disrupt cybercrime forums and servicesA multinational operation successfully disrupted major cybercrime marketplaces, Cracked and Nulled, leading to infrastructure seizures and arrests.
International police coalition takes down two prolific cybercrime and hacking forums | TechCrunchInternational coalition dismantles two major hacking forums, Cracked and Nulled, with 10 million users in a significant operation.
THN Weekly Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools and Tips [27 February]The rise of AI tools like DeepSeek presents significant security challenges that necessitate rigorous scrutiny and regulation.
39 cybercrime domains seized, linked to HeartSender cybercrime groupLaw enforcement dismantled 39 cybercrime domains associated with a Pakistan-based network selling phishing tools, marking a significant victory against BEC attacks.
Operation Heart Blocker: Disruption action deals blow to criminal cyber network HeartSenderThe HeartSender group was sophisticated, selling digital fraud tools globally, leading to significant law enforcement action.
Criminal hacker known as ALTDOS, DESORDEN, GHOSTR and 0mid16B arrestedA notorious hacker known for multiple aliases has been arrested after a long-term cybercrime campaign targeting sensitive data for extortion.
Law enforcement continues efforts to disrupt cybercrime forums and servicesA multinational operation successfully disrupted major cybercrime marketplaces, Cracked and Nulled, leading to infrastructure seizures and arrests.
International police coalition takes down two prolific cybercrime and hacking forums | TechCrunchInternational coalition dismantles two major hacking forums, Cracked and Nulled, with 10 million users in a significant operation.
THN Weekly Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools and Tips [27 February]The rise of AI tools like DeepSeek presents significant security challenges that necessitate rigorous scrutiny and regulation.
39 cybercrime domains seized, linked to HeartSender cybercrime groupLaw enforcement dismantled 39 cybercrime domains associated with a Pakistan-based network selling phishing tools, marking a significant victory against BEC attacks.
Operation Heart Blocker: Disruption action deals blow to criminal cyber network HeartSenderThe HeartSender group was sophisticated, selling digital fraud tools globally, leading to significant law enforcement action.
Orange confirms data breach: company documents on the streetOrange Romania confirms a cyber attack resulted in thousands of stolen documents and sensitive data, including email addresses and customer information.
Former Stanford research coordinator convicted of altering patient records in breast cancer studyA former Stanford employee was convicted of altering patient records in a breast cancer study after being dismissed from her position.
Man trying to expose high schoolers sold their explicit photos using Instagram, feds sayA California man received a 10-year prison sentence for selling sexually explicit photos of high school students, highlighting serious legal consequences for such exploitation.
$10 Infostealers Are Breaching Critical US Security: Military and Even the FBI HitCybercrime poses a significant threat to secure organizations, largely due to human error and the low cost of accessing stolen data.
Crazy Evil Gang Targets Crypto with StealC, AMOS, and Angel Drainer MalwareCrazy Evil is a cybercrime gang exploiting social media scams to steal digital assets and install malware.
$10 Infostealers Are Breaching Critical US Security: Military and Even the FBI HitCybercrime poses a significant threat to secure organizations, largely due to human error and the low cost of accessing stolen data.
Crazy Evil Gang Targets Crypto with StealC, AMOS, and Angel Drainer MalwareCrazy Evil is a cybercrime gang exploiting social media scams to steal digital assets and install malware.
The Loneliness Epidemic Is a Security CrisisGenerative AI is being weaponized by scammers to create fake online profiles and engage in romantic fraud.
US frees jailed Russian cybercriminal as Trump builds bridges with MoscowAlexander Vinnik's release marks a significant moment in US-Russia relations amid ongoing efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict.
California teen accused of running swatting' business sentenced to 4 years in federal prisonAn 18-year-old swatter was sentenced to four years for making numerous threats and swatting calls, often for profit.