Tag: cybercrime
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Warlock Ransomware Exploits SharePoint ToolShell Zero-Day in New Attack Campaign
Tags: attack, china, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, espionage, exploit, group, infrastructure, microsoft, ransomware, threat, zero-dayChinese-linked threat actors behind the Warlock ransomware operation have emerged as a significant cybersecurity concern following their exploitation of a critical Microsoft SharePoint vulnerability. The group’s sophisticated attack infrastructure, combined with evidence of historical espionage activities dating back to 2019, reveals a complex threat landscape where cybercriminal and state-sponsored operations increasingly converge. Warlock first surfaced…
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This ‘Privacy Browser’ Has Dangerous Hidden Features
The Universe Browser is believed to have been downloaded millions of times. But researchers say it behaves like malware and has links to Asia’s booming cybercrime and illegal gambling networks. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/universe-browser-malware-gambling-networks/
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This ‘Privacy Browser’ Has Dangerous Hidden Features
The Universe Browser is believed to have been downloaded millions of times. But researchers say it behaves like malware and has links to Asia’s booming cybercrime and illegal gambling networks. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/universe-browser-malware-gambling-networks/
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“Jingle Thief” Hackers Exploit Cloud Infrastructure to Steal Millions in Gift Cards
Tags: cloud, credentials, cybercrime, cybersecurity, exploit, group, hacker, infrastructure, network, phishing, service, smishingCybersecurity researchers have shed light on a cybercriminal group called Jingle Thief that has been observed targeting cloud environments associated with organizations in the retail and consumer services sectors for gift card fraud.”Jingle Thief attackers use phishing and smishing to steal credentials, to compromise organizations that issue gift cards,” Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 researchers…
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Asian Nations Ramp Up Pressure on Cybercrime ‘Scam Factories’
After a particularly gruesome murder, South Korea issues code black travel ban for several regions in Cambodia, while other nations urge more raids. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/asian-nations-ramp-up-legal-attacks-cybercrime-factories
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Cybercriminals turn on each other: the story of Lumma Stealer’s collapse
Normally when we write about a malware operation being disrupted, it’s because it has been shut down by law enforcement. But in the case of Lumma Stealer, a notorious malware-as-a-service (MaaS) operation used to steal passwords and sensitive data, it appears to have been sabotaged by other cybercriminals. First seen on fortra.com Jump to article:…
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Threat Actors Advancing Email Phishing Attacks to Bypass Security Filters
Cybercriminals continue to evolve their email phishing arsenals, reviving legacy tactics while layering on advanced evasions to slip past automated filters and human scrutiny. In 2025, attackers are noted tried-and-true approaches”, like password-protected attachments and calendar invites”, with new twists such as QR codes, multi-stage verification chains, and live API integrations. These refinements not only…
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Russia Pivots, Cracks Down on Resident Hackers
Thanks to improving cybersecurity and law enforcement action from the West, Russia’s government is reevaluating which cybercriminals it wants to give safe haven from the law. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/russia-cracks-down-low-level-hackers
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Hackers Exploit Microsoft 365 Direct Send to Evade Filters and Steal Data
Cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting a legitimate Microsoft 365 feature designed for enterprise convenience, turning Exchange Online’s Direct Send into a dangerous vector for phishing campaigns and business email compromise attacks. Security researchers across the industry are sounding the alarm as malicious actors leverage this trusted pathway to bypass authentication checks and deliver convincing internal-looking messages…
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Vidar Stealer Exploits: Direct Memory Attacks Used to Capture Browser Credentials
On October 6, 2025, the cybercriminal developer known as >>Loadbaks
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How to Detect and Mitigate Hit and Run DDoS Attacks
Most DDoS attacks are short in duration. According to Cloudflare, 92% of layer 3/4 attacks and 75% of HTTP DDoS attacks in Q2 2025,ended within 10 minutes. A subset of these are Hit and Run DDos Attacks, which are gaining popularity among cybercriminals, possibly since they are relatively low cost and easier to execute. Characterized……
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Millions of Credentials Stolen Each Day by Stealer Malware
The cybercrime ecosystem surrounding stealer malware has reached unprecedented scale, with threat actors now processing millions of stolen credentials daily through sophisticated distribution networks. Security researchers have been monitoring these operations for nearly a year, revealing an alarming infrastructure that processes victim data at industrial volumes through platforms like Telegram, forums, and social media sites.…
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How to Detect and Mitigate Hit and Run DDoS Attacks
Most DDoS attacks are short in duration. According to Cloudflare, 92% of layer 3/4 attacks and 75% of HTTP DDoS attacks in Q2 2025,ended within 10 minutes. A subset of these are Hit and Run DDos Attacks, which are gaining popularity among cybercriminals, possibly since they are relatively low cost and easier to execute. Characterized……
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Hackers Exploit OAuth Apps to Keep Cloud Access Even After Password Resets
Cloud account takeover attacks have evolved beyond simple credential theft. Cybercriminals are now exploiting OAuth applications to maintain persistent access to compromised environments, bypassing traditional security measures like password resets and multifactor authentication. Cloud account takeover (ATO) attacks have become a significant concern in recent years, with cybercriminals and state-sponsored actors increasingly adopting malicious OAuth…
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Threat Actors Reportedly Marketing Monolock Ransomware on Dark Web Forums
Tags: cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, dark-web, encryption, malicious, marketplace, monitoring, ransomware, software, threatA recent surge in underground cybercrime chatter has shone a spotlight on Monolock Ransomware V1.0, as multiple posts on dark web forums claim that the malicious software is now available for purchase. Cybersecurity researchers monitoring illicit marketplaces report that threat actors are advertising a fully functional ransomware strain, complete with encryption modules, key exchange mechanisms,…
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Threat Actors Reportedly Marketing Monolock Ransomware on Dark Web Forums
Tags: cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, dark-web, encryption, malicious, marketplace, monitoring, ransomware, software, threatA recent surge in underground cybercrime chatter has shone a spotlight on Monolock Ransomware V1.0, as multiple posts on dark web forums claim that the malicious software is now available for purchase. Cybersecurity researchers monitoring illicit marketplaces report that threat actors are advertising a fully functional ransomware strain, complete with encryption modules, key exchange mechanisms,…
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AI’s split personality: Solving crimes while helping conceal them
What happens when investigators and cybercriminals start using the same technology? AI is now doing both, helping law enforcement trace attacks while also being tested for its … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/10/21/ai-cybercrime-digital-forensics/
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AI’s split personality: Solving crimes while helping conceal them
What happens when investigators and cybercriminals start using the same technology? AI is now doing both, helping law enforcement trace attacks while also being tested for its … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/10/21/ai-cybercrime-digital-forensics/
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Lumma Stealer Developers Doxxed in Underground Rival Cybercrime Campaign
Lumma Stealer operators allegedly exposed in underground doxxing campaign, with sensitive details leaked by rival cybercriminals, according to Trend Micro First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/lumma-stealer-developers-doxxed/
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Lumma Stealer Developers Doxxed in Underground Rival Cybercrime Campaign
Lumma Stealer operators allegedly exposed in underground doxxing campaign, with sensitive details leaked by rival cybercriminals, according to Trend Micro First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/lumma-stealer-developers-doxxed/
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Russian Lynk group leaks sensitive UK MoD files, including info on eight military bases
Russian hackers stole and leaked MoD files on eight RAF and Navy bases, exposing staff data in a “catastrophic” cyberattack via Dodd Group breach. Russian cybercrime group Lynx breached Dodd Group, a contractor for the UK Ministry of Defence, stealing and leaking hundreds of sensitive files on eight RAF and Royal Navy bases. The incident…
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Police Shutter SIM Farm Provider in Latvia, Bust 7 Suspects
Operation SIMCARTEL: Cops Seize 1,200 SIM-Box Devices Operating 40,000 SIM Cards. Police in Europe said they disrupted a SIM farm provider in Latvia that supplied millions of mobile telephone numbers used by fraudsters to perpetrate cybercrime schemes, arresting seven suspects and seizing 1,200 SIM-box devices operating 40,000 SIM cards for customers across 80 countries. First…
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Criminal SIM Card Supply Network Busted by Europol
Several suspects have been arrested over links with a network running a “sophisticated” cybercrime-enabling service First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/criminal-sim-card-supply-network/
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Europol greift durch: Polizei zerschlägt großen Cybercrime-SIM-Kartendienst
Tags: cybercrimeHunderttausende SIM-Karten haben Cyberkriminellen für verschiedene Arten des Onlinebetrugs in Europa gedient. Doch damit ist jetzt Schluss. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/europol-greift-durch-polizei-zerschlaegt-grossen-cybercrime-sim-kartendienst-2510-201328.html
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Foreign hackers breached a US nuclear weapons plant via SharePoint flaws
Tags: access, attack, authentication, breach, china, control, corporate, cve, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, defense, exploit, flaw, framework, government, group, hacker, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, Intruder, korea, microsoft, monitoring, network, ransomware, reverse-engineering, risk, russia, supply-chain, tactics, technology, theft, threat, vulnerability, zero-day, zero-trustChina or Russia? Conflicting attribution: Microsoft attributed the broader wave of SharePoint exploitations to three Chinese-linked groups: Linen Typhoon, Violet Typhoon, and a third actor it tracks as Storm-2603. The company said the attackers were preparing to deploy Warlock ransomware across affected systems.However, the source familiar with the Kansas City incident tells CSO that a…
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TikTok videos continue to push infostealers in ClickFix attacks
Cybercriminals are using TikTok videos disguised as free activation guides for popular software like Windows, Spotify, and Netflix to spread information-stealing malware. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tiktok-videos-continue-to-push-infostealers-in-clickfix-attacks/
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Europol Dismantles SIM Farm Network Powering 49 Million Fake Accounts Worldwide
Europol on Friday announced the disruption of a sophisticated cybercrime-as-a-service (CaaS) platform that operated a SIM farm and enabled its customers to carry out a broad spectrum of crimes ranging from phishing to investment fraud.The coordinated law enforcement effort, dubbed Operation SIMCARTEL, saw 26 searches carried out, resulting in the arrest of seven suspects and…
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Authorities Shut Down Cybercrime-as-a-Service, Seize 40,000 SIM Cards
Law enforcement authorities across Europe have dismantled a sophisticated cybercrime-as-a-service operation that enabled criminals to commit widespread fraud and other serious offenses across the continent. The coordinated action, codenamed ‘SIMCARTEL’, resulted in seven arrests, the seizure of over 40,000 active SIM cards, and the takedown of infrastructure that facilitated crimes causing millions of euros in…