Tag: cybercrime
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Personal Liability, Security Becomes Bigger Issues for CISOs
While the furor from CISO prosecutions has died down, worries continue over a lack of liability protections and potential targeting by cybercriminals and hackers for their privileged roles. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/personal-liability-security-becomes-bigger-issues-cisos
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INTERPOL Arrests 1,209 Cybercriminals Across 18 African Nations in Global Crackdown
INTERPOL on Friday announced that authorities from 18 countries across Africa have arrested 1,209 cybercriminals who targeted 88,000 victims.”The crackdown recovered $97.4 million and dismantled 11,432 malicious infrastructures, underscoring the global reach of cybercrime and the urgent need for cross-border cooperation,” the agency said.The effort is the second phase of an ongoing law First seen…
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Interpol-Led African Cybercrime Crackdown Leads to 1209 Arrests
Operation Serengeti 2.0 operators helped recover $97.4m stolen by cybercriminals First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/interpol-african-cybercrime/
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Over 1,200 arrested in Africa-wide cybercrime crackdown, Interpol says
Authorities across Africa have dismantled large-scale cybercrime and fraud networks, arresting over three months more than 1,200 people suspected of carrying out ransomware attacks, online scams, and business email compromise schemes, Interpol said. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/africa-interpol-cybercrime-crackdown
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Massive anti-cybercrime operation leads to over 1,200 arrests in Africa
Law enforcement authorities in Africa have arrested over 1,200 suspects as part of ‘Operation Serengeti 2.0,’ an INTERPOL-led international crackdown targeting cross-border cybercriminal gangs. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/massive-anti-cybercrime-operation-leads-to-over-1-200-arrests-in-africa/
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Interpol operation seizes $97 million in African cybercrime sweep
Authorities in Africa have arrested 1,209 people in an Interpol-led crackdown on cybercrime that targeted nearly 88,000 victims. 11,432 malicious infrastructures were … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/08/22/interpol-africa-cybercrime-crackdown/
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Gar nicht liebenswert: Cyberkriminelle missbrauchen Lovable
Während generative KI in Form von automatisch verfassten E-Mails oder Skripten bislang nur begrenzte Bedeutung für die Cyberkriminalität hat, zeigt sich bei KI-gestützten Website-Generatoren ein anderes Bild. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/cyberkriminelle-missbrauchen-lovable
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‘Impersonation as a service’ the next big thing in cybercrime
Underground forums now recruiting English-speaking social engineers First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/08/21/impersonation_as_a_service/
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7 Phishing Email Examples (And How To Spot Them)
Cybercriminals commonly target K-12 schools. To trick staff, students, and even parents into disclosing sensitive information, malicious attackers deploy phishing attacks. Training individuals on how to spot phishing emails is a key guardrail and can prevent significant financial, operational, and regulatory repercussions. Read on as we unpack seven common phishing email examples and the steps…
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New SHAMOS Malware Targets macOS Through Fake Help Sites to Steal Login Credentials
Tags: credentials, crowdstrike, crypto, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, group, login, macOS, malware, serviceCybersecurity researchers at CrowdStrike identified and thwarted a sophisticated malware campaign deploying SHAMOS, an advanced variant of the Atomic macOS Stealer (AMOS) malware, orchestrated by the cybercriminal group COOKIE SPIDER. Operating under a malware-as-a-service model, COOKIE SPIDER rents out this information stealer to affiliates who target victims to harvest sensitive data, including login credentials, cryptocurrency…
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Cybercriminal Linked to Notorious Scattered Spider Gang Gets 10-Year Sentence
Tags: cybercrimeNoah Urban, linked with the Scattered Spider cybercriminal gang, will also pay $13m in restitution to victims First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/cybercriminal-scattered-spider/
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A Scattered Spider member gets 10 years in prison
A 20-year-old Scattered Spider member gets 10 years in prison and $13M restitution for SIM-swapping crypto thefts. Scattered Spider hacker, Noah Michael Urban (20), was sentenced to 10 years in U.S. prison and ordered to pay $13M restitution for SIM-swapping crypto thefts. >>A 20-year-old Palm Coast man linked to a massive cybercriminal gang was sentenced…
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Scattered Spider Hacker Gets 10 Years, $13M Restitution for SIM Swapping Crypto Theft
A 20-year-old member of the notorious cybercrime gang known as Scattered Spider has been sentenced to ten years in prison in the U.S. in connection with a series of major hacks and cryptocurrency thefts.Noah Michael Urban pleaded guilty to charges related to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft back in April 2025. News of Urban’s…
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Scattered Spider hacker gets sentenced to 10 years in prison
Noah Michael Urban, a key member of the Scattered Spider cybercrime collective, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Wednesday after pleading guilty to charges of wire fraud and conspiracy in April. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/scattered-spider-hacker-gets-sentenced-to-10-years-in-prison/
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22-year-old Operator of ‘Rapper Bot’ Botnet Charged for Launching 3 Tbps DDoS Attack
Federal authorities have charged a 22-year-old Oregon man with operating one of the most powerful distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) botnets ever discovered, marking a significant victory in the ongoing battle against cybercriminal infrastructure. Ethan Foltz of Eugene, Oregon, faces federal charges for allegedly developing and administering the >>Rapper Bot
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AI website builder Lovable increasingly abused for malicious activity
Cybercriminals are increasingly abusing the AI-powered Lovable website creation and hosting platform to generate phishing pages, malware-dropping portals, and various fraudulent websites. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ai-website-builder-lovable-increasingly-abused-for-malicious-activity/
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Cybercriminals Abuse Vibe Coding Service to Create Malicious Sites
Some LLM-created scripts and emails can lower the barrier of entry for low-skill attackers, who can use services like Lovable to create convincing, effective websites in minutes. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/cybercriminals-abuse-vibe-coding-service-malicious-sites
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Oregon Man Charged in Global “Rapper Bot” DDoSHire Scheme
A massive cybercrime operation tied to one of the internet’s most powerful DDoS-for-hire botnets, Rapper Bot, has been brought down, and at the center of the case is a 22-year-old man from Eugene, Oregon. According to a federal criminal complaint filed on August 6, 2025, in the District of Alaska, Ethan Foltz is alleged to…
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How Online Poker Platforms Are Reinventing Cybersecurity Standards for Digital Gaming
The threat of cybercrime is continuously growing online. Developing technology can certainly be a great tool for societal improvement. However, it has its ramifications. The most obvious is that new technologies mean that bad actors have the ability to more effectively threaten those who are just looking for a good time. The concern regarding cybersecurity…
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Mobile Phishers Target Brokerage Customers in ‘Ramp and Dump’ Cashout Scheme
Cybercriminal groups specializing in advanced mobile phishing kits have evolved their operations beyond stealing payment card data for mobile wallet enrollment, now pivoting to exploit brokerage accounts in sophisticated ‘ramp and dump’ schemes. This shift, as detailed in recent research by security experts, leverages compromised user credentials to manipulate foreign stock prices, circumventing traditional security…
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Hackers Exploit Cisco Secure Links to Evade Scanners and Bypass Filters
Tags: attack, cisco, credentials, cyber, cybercrime, detection, email, exploit, hacker, infrastructure, network, phishingCybercriminals have discovered a sophisticated new attack vector that weaponizes Cisco’s security infrastructure against users, according to recent research from Raven AI. The company’s context-aware detection systems uncovered a credential phishing campaign that exploits Cisco Safe Links to evade traditional email security scanners and bypass network filters, highlighting a dangerous trend of attackers turning trusted…
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DoJ Seizes $2.8M in Crypto from Zeppelin Ransomware Group
The Department of Justice has announced a significant victory against cybercriminals, seizing over $2.8 million in cryptocurrency and additional assets from a Zeppelin ransomware operation. The coordinated law enforcement action targeted Ianis Aleksandrovich Antropenko, who faces federal charges for his role in deploying ransomware attacks against victims worldwide, including numerous American organizations and businesses. Major…
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New Ghost-Tapping Attacks Target Apple Pay and Google Pay Users’ Linked Cards
Chinese-speaking cybercriminals are using ghost-tapping techniques to take advantage of Near Field Communication (NFC) relay tactics in a sophisticated evolution of payment card fraud. They are mainly targeting mobile payment services such as Apple Pay and Google Pay. This attack vector involves relaying stolen payment card credentials from compromised devices to mules’ burner phones, enabling…
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Scammers Target BackSchool Deals, Diverting Shoppers to Fraud Sites
As the back-to-school season intensifies, cybercriminals are exploiting the heightened online shopping activity by deploying sophisticated scams aimed at siphoning funds and personal data from unsuspecting consumers. According to retail analytics, U.S. households allocate approximately $860 per child on essentials like supplies, apparel, and electronics, creating a lucrative window for threat actors. These perpetrators engineer…
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Ganzheitlicher Ansatz für die IT-Sicherheit
Für eine effektive Verteidigung sind integrierte, sorgfältig geplante und implementierte Strategien erforderlich. Zero Trust, Threat-Intelligence, Mitarbeitersensibilisierung und die Einführung vertrauenswürdiger Lösungen sind nur einige der Eckpfeiler einer effizienten Strategie. Der zunehmende Einsatz von KI bei Cybercrimes hat das Bedrohungsszenario komplexer gemacht. Bereits im Jahr 2023 sorgte der Fall eines Mitarbeiters eines britischen Unternehmens für… First…
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New Crypto24 Ransomware Attacks Bypass EDR
While several cybercrime groups have embraced EDR killers, researchers say the deep knowledge and technical skills demonstrated by Crypto24 signify a dangerous escalation. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/crypto24-ransomware-bypass-edr