Data Volumes and Deletion issues Faced by European Police in Cybercrime Investigations
European police are challenged by overwhelming data volumes and deletion issues, impacting cybercrime investigations, as highlighted in a recent Europol...
Cybercrime
Operation Talent: Major Strike Against Cracked and Nulled Cybercrime Forums
Operation Talent leads to the dismantling of two major cybercrime hubs, Cracked and Nulled, showcasing global law enforcement collaboration. A...
Exploitation of Government Websites for Phishing: A Rising Cyber Threat
Cybercriminals have increasingly targeted government websites due to their vulnerabilities, leveraging trust associated with these domains for phishing schemes. New...
GhostGPT AI Chatbot: A New Tool for Malware Creation and Phishing
GhostGPT, a new generative AI chatbot, is emerging as a significant aid in malware creation and phishing attempts, raising concerns...
Hidden Text Salting: The Emerging Threat to Email Security in 2024
In 2024, hidden text salting has emerged as a significant tactic used by cybercriminals to bypass email security measures and...
Illicit Crypto-Inflows Expected to Exceed $51 Billion in 2024
Illicit crypto-inflows have become a significant concern, with estimates indicating that they will surpass $51 billion this year. Understanding the...
Russians Charged with Money Laundering Through Popular Crypto Mixers
Three Russians have been charged with serious money laundering offenses related to cryptocurrency mixers, highlighting the ongoing battle against cybercrime....
PhishWP Plugin: A New Threat for Payment Page Scams
The recently discovered PhishWP plugin is revolutionizing the way cybercriminals execute payment page scams, targeting legitimate services to steal sensitive...
North Korea Blamed for $308 Million Cryptocurrency Heist
Authorities in the US and Japan have linked a significant cryptocurrency heist, valued at $308 million, to North Korean hackers....
Uncovering Major Biometric Data Farming Operations: Essential Insights for Businesses
In light of a significant biometric data farming operation discovered on the dark web, businesses must enhance their verification processes...
LockBit Ransomware Group Announces New Version, LockBit 4.0
The LockBit ransomware group may be making a significant comeback, hinting at the release of its latest version, LockBit 4.0,...
Interpol Urges an End to ‘Pig Butchering’ Terminology in Cybercrime Awareness
Interpol is urging industry experts to reconsider the term 'pig butchering,' emphasizing the need for a more empathetic language that...
Europol Takes Down Major Online Fraud Marketplace: A Significant Victory Against Cyber Crime
Europol has successfully dismantled a major online fraud platform, marking a significant victory in the fight against cyber crime. This...
German Police Shut Down Largest Illegal Dark Web Marketplace
German police have made a significant move by shutting down the largest illegal dark web marketplace in the country, known...
Hydra Market Leader Sentenced to Life in Prison by Moscow Court
In a landmark ruling, the organizer of Hydra Market, one of the largest dark web marketplaces, has been sentenced to...
Cyber-Fraud Crackdown: Global Police Arrest 5500 and Seize $400m
In a significant move against cybercrime, global police forces have arrested over 5500 individuals as part of an extensive crackdown...
Cybercrime Victims in the UK: Justice System’s Failure Exposed by The Cyber Helpline
Cybercrime victims in the UK are facing significant setbacks in the justice system, as highlighted by a recent report from...
Operation Serengeti: Major Disruption of $193M African Cybercrime Networks
Operation Serengeti has made significant strides in combatting cybercrime across Africa, arresting over 1,000 suspects linked to $193 million in...
Microsoft Disrupts Phishing Operations by Seizing 240 Fraudulent Websites
In a significant move to combat cybercrime, Microsoft has seized 240 fraudulent websites linked to 'do-it-yourself' phishing kits that threaten...
Scattered Spider Case: Five Arrested in Major Cybercrime Investigation
In a significant breakthrough in cybersecurity, five individuals have been charged in the highly publicized Scattered Spider case, highlighting the...
Phobos Ransomware Admin Extradited to US: Key Developments
A 42-year-old Russian national has been extradited to the US over allegations of managing the Phobos ransomware operation, a significant...
Bitcoin Fog Crypto Mixer Operator Receives 12.5-Year Sentence
A dual national of Russia and Sweden, Roman Sterlingov, was sentenced to 12.5 years in prison for running the Bitcoin...
Strengthening Anti-Cybercrime Partnerships: WEF Unveils New Framework
In recent months, the collaboration between cybersecurity experts and public sector entities has proven to be crucial in disrupting cybercrime...
AI Adoption: How Defenders Surpass Attackers in Cybersecurity
AI adoption is reshaping cybersecurity, giving defenders an upper hand over cybercriminals, as highlighted by Trend Micro's Robert McArdle. Cybercriminals’...
