#cybercrime

#cybercrime

Phishing is the primary method used by cybercriminals, with significant increases in sophisticated targeting techniques.

The DOJ charged 12 Chinese nationals for cyberattacks on over 100 US organizations, revealing extensive state-sponsored cyber operations.

Cyber threats are evolving rapidly, necessitating proactive cybersecurity measures and embrace of innovative technologies.

Malware 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.

Rostislav Panev extradited to the U.S. for his role in developing the LockBit ransomware.

Ransomware groups are evolving despite law enforcement efforts, with affiliates adapting rather than disappearing.

A California man received a 10-year prison sentence for selling sexually explicit photos of high school students, highlighting serious legal consequences for such exploitation.

A Telegram leak reveals internal communications and operations of the Black Basta ransomware group, spotlighting their sophistication and internal conflicts.

Rostislav Panev, a developer for LockBit ransomware, has been extradited to the U.S. to face charges, highlighting a crackdown on cybercrime.

Rostislav Panev, a dual national, was extradited to the U.S. for being a developer of the notorious LockBit ransomware group.

The U.S. Secret Service has seized the website of Garantex, a Russian cryptocurrency exchange linked to illicit activities.

Internal conflicts within the Black Basta ransomware gang have been exposed through leaked chat logs, highlighting instability and rivalries.

Rostislav Panev, a key LockBit ransomware developer, has been extradited from Israel to the US to face charges.

Aleksej Besciokov, co-founder of the Garantex cryptocurrency exchange, was arrested in India under extradition law linked to U.S. allegations of money laundering.

Organised crime has evolved into a globalized system, collaborating with hostile state actors and leveraging new technology, directly threatening democracies.

Two individuals face serious charges for stealing and reselling nearly 1,000 concert tickets, primarily for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour.

Two individuals stole 900+ Taylor Swift tickets through a cyber scheme, netting $635,000 in profits.

A cybercrime ring stole and resold over 900 digital tickets, mainly for Taylor Swift events, generating over $600,000 in illicit profits.

Two men were arrested for cybercrime related to the theft and resale of Taylor Swift concert tickets, profiting over $600,000.

A cybercrime ring profited over $600,000 by stealing and reselling Taylor Swift concert tickets and others on StubHub.

Authorities arrested two thieves who exploited a StubHub loophole to steal and resell tickets, potentially facing 3-15 years in prison if convicted.

HYBE partners with police to combat AI deepfakes, aiming to protect K-pop artists, specifically focusing on female artists most affected by this issue.

Microsoft has named four developers in a lawsuit for allegedly abusing AI tools to create harmful deepfake content.

Microsoft uncovered a group exploiting AI services to create harmful content.

The cybercrime unit identified four individuals behind the scheme.

A notorious hacker known for multiple aliases has been arrested after a long-term cybercrime campaign targeting sensitive data for extortion.