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Hacker Claims European Space Agency Breach, Selling 200GB of Data
A hacker using the alias 888 is claiming responsibility for a major data breach affecting the European Space…
2 US Cybersecurity Experts Guilty of Extortion Scheme for ALPHV Ransomware
Can you trust your cybersecurity team? A recent federal case reveals how two US-based cybersecurity experts turned into affiliates for the BlackCat ransomware group, extorting over $1.2M in Bitcoin. Read the full story on their 2023 crime spree.
Ransomware Hits Romanian Water Authority, 1000 Systems Knocked Offline
Romania’s national water authority, Romanian Waters, was hit by a major ransomware attack affecting 1,000 systems but dams remain safe. Learn how authorities are fighting back without paying the ransom.
Insider Threat: Hackers Paying Company Insiders to Bypass Security
A new report from Check Point Research reveals a growing trend of cyber criminals recruiting employees at banks, telecoms, and tech giants. Learn how hackers use the darknet and Telegram to offer payouts up to $15,000 for internal access to companies like Apple, Coinbase, and the Federal Reserve.
FBI Seizes Fake ID Template Domains Operating from Bangladesh
US authorities have charged Zahid Hasan with running TechTreek, a $2.9 million online marketplace selling fake ID templates. The investigation, involving the FBI and Bangladesh police, uncovered a global scheme selling fraudulent passports and social security cards to over 1,400 customers.
Keyboard Lag Leads Amazon to North Korean Impostor in Remote Role
Amazon Security Chief explains how a subtle keyboard delay exposed a North Korean impostor. Read about the laptop farm scheme and how 110 milliseconds of lag ended a major corporate infiltration.
FBI Seizes Crypto Laundering Hub E-Note Linked to Russian Admin
The FBI and international police have shut down E-Note, a cryptocurrency exchange that laundered over $70 million for cybercriminals. Read about the indictment of a Russian and how the global task force ended his decade-long operation.
France Arrests 22 Year Old After Hack of Interior Ministry Systems
France confirms a cyberattack on its Interior Ministry as a 22-year-old is arrested. Hacker claims access to police, tax, and criminal record systems.
Amazon: Russian GRU hackers favor misconfigured devices over vulnerabilities
Amazon Threat Intelligence reports Russian GRU hackers are increasingly breaking into critical infrastructure by abusing misconfigured devices instead of exploiting software vulnerabilities.
Ukrainian Woman in US Custody for Aiding Russian NoName057 Hacker Group
Ukrainian national Victoria Dubranova is in U.S. custody, accused of supporting Russian hacker group NoName057 in cyberattacks on critical infrastructure. She has pleaded not guilty.