Tag: cybercrime
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Cyberbedrohungen 2024: Mehr Angriffe, raffiniertere Methoden
Die weltweite Bedrohung durch Cyberkriminalität hat 2024 erneut deutlich zugenommen. Angriffe wurden nicht nur häufiger, sondern auch ausgeklügelter. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/shortnews/cyberbedrohungen-2024-mehr-angriffe-raffiniertere-methoden
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ESET Warns Cybercriminals Are Targeting NFC Data for Contactless Payments
ESET researchers have uncovered a sophisticated attack vector exploiting Near Field Communication (NFC) data, initially targeting Czech banking customers but now spreading worldwide. According to the ESET Threat Report H1 2025, the incidence of NFC-related attacks has skyrocketed, with telemetry data showing a staggering 35-fold increase in the first half of 2025 compared to the…
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Malicious AI Models Are Behind a New Wave of Cybercrime, Cisco Talos
Cybercriminals use malicious AI models to write malware and phishing scams Cisco Talos warns of rising threats from uncensored and custom AI tools. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/malicious-ai-models-wave-of-cybercrime-cisco-talos/
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BreachForums broken up? French police arrest five members of notorious cybercrime site
Suspected high-ranking members of one of the world’s largest online marketplaces for leaked data have been arrested by French police. First seen on bitdefender.com Jump to article: www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/hotforsecurity/breachforums-broken-up-french-police-arrest-five-members-of-notorious-cybercrime-site
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Cybercriminals Exploit CapCut Popularity to Steal Apple ID Credentials and Credit Card Data
Threat actors have capitalized on the immense popularity of CapCut, the leading short-form video editing app, to orchestrate a highly deceptive phishing campaign. According to the Cofense Phishing Defense Center (PDC), attackers are deploying meticulously crafted fake invoices that impersonate CapCut’s branding to lure users into surrendering their Apple ID credentials and credit card information.…
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Hawaiian Airlines cyberattack has marks of Scattered Spider, sources say
A cyberattack that temporarily affected some of Hawaiian Airlines’ IT systems was likely the work of the Scattered Spider cybercrime group, which lately has taken an interest in the aviation industry, incident responders say. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/hawaiian-airlines-cyberattack-flights-safe
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Teardown: How Scattered Spider Hacked a Logistics Firm
Group Amassed Intelligence on CFO to Trick Help Desk and Gain Initial Access. Hackers tied to the cybercrime group Scattered Spider have been taking down fresh victims, including a logistics firm first breached when attackers tricked its help desk, using personal information they amassed for the CFO, reports the security team that responded to the…
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Lunar Spider Lotus V2 Loader Campaign Using Fake CAPTCHA Delivery and DLL Sideloading
Lunar Spider is a financially motivated cybercrime group that has been active since at least 2017. The group primarily engages in financial fraud and access First seen on research.kudelskisecurity.com Jump to article: research.kudelskisecurity.com/2025/06/27/lunar-spider-lotus-v2-loader-campaign-using-fake-captcha-delivery-and-dll-sideloading/
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University Student Charged for Alleged Hacking and Data Theft
A 27-year-old former student of Western Sydney University has been charged with a string of cyber offences, following an extensive investigation into a series of cyber attacks that have plagued the institution since 2021. The arrest comes after a coordinated operation by the NSW Police Cybercrime Squad under Strike Force Docker, working in partnership with…
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Scam compounds labeled a ‘living nightmare’ as Cambodian government accused of turning a blind eye
Amnesty International said it identified dozens of scam compounds in Cambodia, calling the government’s response to the nexus of cybercrime and human trafficking “grossly inadequate.” First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/cambodia-scam-compounds-amnesty-international-report
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Cybercriminals sell modified AI on BreachForums
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/cybercriminals-sell-modified-ai-on-breachforums
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Getting a career in cybersecurity isn’t easy, but this can help
This week, Joe reflects on his unique path into cybersecurity and shares honest advice for breaking into the field. Plus, learn how cybercriminals are abusing AI to launch more sophisticated attacks and what you can do to stay protected. First seen on blog.talosintelligence.com Jump to article: blog.talosintelligence.com/getting-a-career-in-cybersecurity-isnt-easy-but-this-can-help/
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Notorious cybercriminal ‘IntelBroker’ arrested in France, awaits extradition to US
Kai West, a 25-year-old British national, is accused of stealing data from more than 40 organizations during a two-year spree. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/intelbroker-cybercriminal-kai-west-arrested/
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Threat Actors Exploit ChatGPT, Cisco AnyConnect, Google Meet, and Teams in Attacks on SMBs
Threat actors are increasingly leveraging the trusted names of popular software and services like ChatGPT, Cisco AnyConnect, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams to orchestrate sophisticated cyberattacks. According to a recent report by Kaspersky Lab, SMBs, often perceived as less fortified than larger enterprises, are prime targets for both opportunistic hackers and organized cybercrime groups. Rising…
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Authorities Charge 25-Year-Old British National Linked to IntelBroker Hacks
In a major breakthrough in the fight against cybercrime, U.S. and French authorities have charged and detained 25-year-old British national Kai West, believed to be the notorious hacker known as “IntelBroker.” West was arrested in France in February and is currently awaiting extradition to the United States, where he faces multiple federal charges related to…
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Cybercriminals Exploit LLM Models to Enhance Hacking Activities
Cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging large language models (LLMs) to amplify their hacking operations, utilizing both uncensored versions of these AI systems and custom-built criminal variants. LLMs, known for their ability to generate human-like text, write code, and solve complex problems, have become integral to various industries. However, their potential for misuse is evident as malicious…
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Steht der nächste Trend bei Cyberkriminalität schon fest? – Wie KI-Agenten das Katz- und Maus-Spiel der Cybersicherheit verändern
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/kuenstliche-intelligenz-cyberkriminalitaet-verteidigung-a-217f6c5a4a927e4ecadfa48c4f5f2b19/
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Cybercriminals Use TeamFiltration Pentesting Framework to Breach Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, Outlook, and More
Tags: breach, cyber, cybercrime, data-breach, exploit, framework, malicious, microsoft, penetration-testing, threat, toolProofpoint threat researchers have exposed an active account takeover (ATO) campaign, dubbed UNK_SneakyStrike, exploiting the TeamFiltration pentesting framework to target Microsoft Entra ID user accounts. Since December 2024, this malicious operation has impacted over 80,000 user accounts across hundreds of organizations, achieving several successful breaches. UNK_SneakyStrike Campaign The attackers have weaponized TeamFiltration a tool originally…
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Interpol Warns of Rapid Rise in Cybercrime on African Continent
Interpol claims cybercrime has risen sharply in Africa with cyber-offences accounting for a medium-to-high share of all crime First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/interpol-warns-rapid-rise/
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Authorities Arrest Five Operators Behind Infamous BreachForums Cybercrime Hub
In a sweeping crackdown that has sent shockwaves through the global cybercrime community, French authorities have arrested five key operators behind BreachForums, one of the world’s most notorious online marketplaces for stolen data. The arrests mark a significant victory for international law enforcement in the fight against digital crime and data trafficking. The operation, led…
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Smashing Security podcast #423: Operation Endgame, deepfakes, and dead slugs
In this episode of the “Smashing Security” podcast, Graham unravels Operation Endgame – the surprisingly stylish police crackdown that is seizing botnets, mocking malware authors with anime videos, and taunting cybercriminals via Telegram. And BBC cyber correspondent Joe Tidy joins us to talk about “Ctrl-Alt-Chaos”, his new book diving into the murky world of teenage…
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INTERPOL Cautions of Significant Increase in Cyber Attacks on Western and Eastern Africa
The INTERPOL 2025 Africa Cyberthreat Assessment Report has raised alarms over a dramatic surge in cybercrime across Africa, with Western and Eastern regions reporting that over 30% of all documented criminal activities are now cyber-related. Two-thirds of INTERPOL’s African member countries surveyed confirmed that cybercrimes constitute a medium-to-high proportion of total reported offenses, highlighting the…
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French Police Reportedly Bust Five BreachForums Administrators
Notorious Site Facilitated Buying and Selling of Breached Databases, Hacking Tools. French police have reportedly busted five suspected hackers – IntelBroker, ShinyHunters, Hollow, Noct and Depressed – tied to the operation of the notorious cybercrime site BreachForums, which facilitated the buying and selling of stolen databases and hacking tools. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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French Police Reportedly Bust 5 BreachForums Administrators
Notorious Site Facilitated Buying and Selling of Breached Databases, Hacking Tools. French police have reportedly busted five suspected hackers – IntelBroker, ShinyHunters, Hollow, Noct and Depressed – tied to the operation of the notorious cybercrime site BreachForums, which facilitated the buying and selling of stolen databases and hacking tools. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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French cybercrime police arrest five suspected BreachForums admins
Tags: cybercrimeTwentysomethings claimed to be linked to spate of high-profile cybercrimes First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/06/25/paris_police_claim_arrests_of/