Tag: cybercrime
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Microsoft spots LLM-obfuscated phishing attack
Cybercriminals are increasingly using AI-powered tools and (malicious) large language models to create convincing, error-free emails, deepfakes, online personas, … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/09/25/microsoft-spots-llm-obfuscated-phishing-attack/
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Schlag gegen Cybercrime: Interpol nimmt Betrügern über 400 Millionen US-Dollar ab
Auch deutsche Strafverfolger waren an den Ermittlungen beteiligt. Weltweit wurden mehr als 68.000 mit Betrugsfällen verbundene Bankkonten gesperrt. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/schlag-gegen-cybercrime-interpol-nimmt-betruegern-ueber-400-millionen-us-dollar-ab-2509-200477.html
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FBI Warns of Fake IC3 Websites Designed to Steal Personal Data
The FBI is warning internet users about fake versions of its official IC3 cybercrime reporting website. Learn how to spot these ‘spoofed’ sites, avoid scams where criminals impersonate agents, and protect your personal information by following the FBI’s crucial safety tips. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/fbi-warning-fake-ic3-websites-steal-data/
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FBI Warns of Fake IC3 Websites Designed to Steal Personal Data
The FBI is warning internet users about fake versions of its official IC3 cybercrime reporting website. Learn how to spot these ‘spoofed’ sites, avoid scams where criminals impersonate agents, and protect your personal information by following the FBI’s crucial safety tips. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/fbi-warning-fake-ic3-websites-steal-data/
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FBI Warns of Fake IC3 Websites Designed to Steal Personal Data
The FBI is warning internet users about fake versions of its official IC3 cybercrime reporting website. Learn how to spot these ‘spoofed’ sites, avoid scams where criminals impersonate agents, and protect your personal information by following the FBI’s crucial safety tips. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/fbi-warning-fake-ic3-websites-steal-data/
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New “YiBackdoor” Malware Lets Hackers Run Commands and Steal Data
Cybersecurity researchers at Zscaler ThreatLabz have identified a sophisticated new malware strain dubbed YiBackdoor, first detected in June 2025. This emerging threat represents a significant evolution in backdoor technology, sharing substantial code similarities with established malware families IcedID and Latrodectus. The discovery highlighted the continuous adaptation of cybercriminal tools, as YiBackdoor demonstrates capabilities that enable…
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Delaware Health System Plans to Settle Rhysida Hack Lawsuit
Bayhealth Medical Center Was Among Cybercrime Group’s Many 2024 Healthcare Victims. Bayhealth Medical Center in Delaware – an alleged victim of a 2024 hack by the notorious and prolific ransomware gang Rhysida that resulted in a breach affecting nearly a half-million people – has agreed to a preliminary settlement in a proposed class action lawsuit…
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Voluntarily Retirement Keeps Eluding Ransomware Attackers
What’s Left After Raking In Millions From Other People’s Blood, Sweat and Tears? Things that continue to elude scientific observation: the Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot and the ransomware hacker who voluntarily chose retirement. There’s no such thing as ‘retirement’ in cybercrime, despite some ransomware hackers dangling promises to leave the field. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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Back to School Means Back to Breaches
Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting schools and universities. Learn how students, parents, and educators can strengthen cybersecurity defenses. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/back-to-school-means-back-to-breaches/
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Cybercriminals are going after law firms’ sensitive client data
Regardless of their size, all law firms hold valuable data, including client communications, financial records, and confidential legal strategies. That data has never been … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/09/23/law-firms-cyberthreats/
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Cybercriminals are going after law firms’ sensitive client data
Regardless of their size, all law firms hold valuable data, including client communications, financial records, and confidential legal strategies. That data has never been … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/09/23/law-firms-cyberthreats/
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FBI Warns of Spoofed IC3 Websites Harvesting Victim Data
Cybercriminals are mimicking the FBI’s IC3 site to steal personal info. Learn how to spot fake portals and stay protected. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/news/fbi-warns-spoofed-ic3-websites/
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FBI alerts public to spoofed IC3 site used in fraud schemes
The FBI warns that criminals are spoofing the IC3 site to steal personal data and commit fraud targeting cybercrime reporters. The FBI warned that attackers are spoofing the official Crime Complaint Center (IC3) website to steal personal data and commit financial fraud, targeting users who report cybercrimes. The fake websites mimic the real IC3 domain…
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FBI alerts public to spoofed IC3 site used in fraud schemes
The FBI warns that criminals are spoofing the IC3 site to steal personal data and commit fraud targeting cybercrime reporters. The FBI warned that attackers are spoofing the official Crime Complaint Center (IC3) website to steal personal data and commit financial fraud, targeting users who report cybercrimes. The fake websites mimic the real IC3 domain…
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Kawa4096 Ransomware Targets Multinational Corporations to Steal Sensitive Data
In June 2025, a previously unknown ransomware group dubbed Kawa4096 emerged, immediately drawing attention by targeting multinational organizations across diverse industries, including finance, education and services, in countries such as Japan and the United States. While no public evidence confirms a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) model or partnerships with other cybercriminals, the group’s attacks in multiple countries…
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Massive Lucid PhaaS Campaign: 17,500 Phishing Domains Mimic 316 Global Brands
Cybersecurity researchers at Netcraft have uncovered two sophisticated phishing campaigns linked to the Lucid and Lighthouse Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) platforms, revealing a massive operation that has deployed over 17,500 phishing domains targeting 316 brands across 74 countries. This discovery highlights the growing threat of commercialized cybercrime infrastructure that enables low-skilled attackers to conduct sophisticated phishing operations…
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FBI Says Threat Actors Are Spoofing its IC3 Site
The FBI has warned that adversaries have published fake versions of its cybercrime reporting portal IC3 First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/fbi-says-threat-actors-are/
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FBI Says Threat Actors Are Spoofing its IC3 Site
The FBI has warned that adversaries have published fake versions of its cybercrime reporting portal IC3 First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/fbi-says-threat-actors-are/
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Threat Actors Fake FBI IC3 Portal to Steal Visitor Information
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued a critical public service announcement warning citizens about cybercriminals creating sophisticated spoofed versions of the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) website to harvest sensitive personal information from unsuspecting visitors. According to FBI Alert I-091925-PSA released on September 19, 2025, threat actors have been actively creating fraudulent websites…
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Cybercriminals Exploit ICS Computers via Scripts and Phishing Attacks
Industrial control systems (ICS) continue to face increasing cybersecurity challenges as threat actors employ sophisticated malicious scripts and phishing campaigns to target critical infrastructure. According to new data from Q2 2025, while overall attack rates have shown a marginal decline, specific threat vectors including email-based attacks and malicious documents are intensifying their assault on industrial…
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Attackers Bypass Windows >>Mark of the Web<< Protections Using LNK-Stomping
A sophisticated attack technique calledLNK Stompingis enabling cybercriminals to bypass Windows security protections designed to block malicious files downloaded from the internet. The technique exploits a vulnerability in Windows shortcuts that was patched in September 2024 as CVE-2024-38217. Windows shortcuts, known as LNK files, have become increasingly popular attack vectors since Microsoft strengthened macro blocking…
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Threat Actors Market Stealthy New RAT as Alternative to ScreenConnect FUD
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a concerning development in the underground cybercrime marketplace: a sophisticated Remote Access Trojan (RAT) being marketed as a fully undetectable (FUD) alternative to the legitimate ScreenConnect remote access solution. This emerging threat represents a significant escalation in the professionalization of malware-as-a-service operations, with threat actors specifically targeting the trust associated with…
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Threat Actors Market Stealthy New RAT as Alternative to ScreenConnect FUD
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a concerning development in the underground cybercrime marketplace: a sophisticated Remote Access Trojan (RAT) being marketed as a fully undetectable (FUD) alternative to the legitimate ScreenConnect remote access solution. This emerging threat represents a significant escalation in the professionalization of malware-as-a-service operations, with threat actors specifically targeting the trust associated with…
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Cyberattacke legt europäische Flughäfen lahm
In den vergangenen Tagen haben Cyberangriffe auf zentrale Drehkreuze der europäischen Luftfahrt wie den Berliner Flughafen BER, London Heathrow und den Brüsseler Flughafen zu erheblichen Störungen geführt. Was auf den ersten Blick wie eine klassische IT-Panne wirkt, entpuppt sich als ein Paradebeispiel für die immer dramatischeren Risiken, die Cyberkriminalität für kritische Infrastrukturen mit sich bringt.…
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FBI Pushes Back Against Scrutiny Over Cyber Cuts, Vacancies
FBI Director Claims ‘Supremely Qualified’ Unnamed Leaders Replaced Cyber Officials. The FBI is facing growing scrutiny over reported unfilled cyber leadership roles and morale issues following politically charged dismissals, even as cybercrime hits $16.6B and hackers spoof FBI platforms – raising concerns about the bureau’s readiness to counter digital threats. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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DOJ: Scattered Spider took $115 million in ransoms, breached a US court system
The Scattered Spider cybercriminal operation was able to extort at least $115 million in a three-year spree that also included the breach of a federal court network, U.S. authorities said in unsealing charges against one suspect. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/scattered-spider-unsealed-charges-115million-extortion-breached-courts-system
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FBI warns of cybercriminals using fake FBI crime reporting portals
The FBI warned today that cybercriminals are impersonating its Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) website in what the law enforcement agency described as “possible malicious activity.” First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-warns-of-fake-fbi-crime-complaint-portals-used-for-cybercrime/
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UK Police Arrest Two Scattered Spider Hackers Over London Transport Breach
UK law enforcement agencies have arrested two individuals linked to the notorious Scattered Spider cybercriminal group. The arrests, announced on Tuesday, pertain to a sophisticated attack on London’s transport systems. Authorities say the suspects infiltrated critical infrastructure networks, demanding ransom payments and causing widespread disruption. Details of the Arrests and Charges On Sept. 16, officers…