Tag: cybercrime
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Cybercriminals Exploit Microsoft Teams to Phish Login Credentials and Bypass MFA
Tags: authentication, credentials, cyber, cybercrime, espionage, exploit, iran, login, mfa, microsoft, phishing, ransomware, threatIranian state-sponsored threat actors linked to MuddyWater (Seedworm) have been caught hiding behind the Chaos ransomware brand to conduct sophisticated espionage operations, using Microsoft Teams as a phishing vector to steal credentials and manipulate multi-factor authentication (MFA). Rapid7 researchers uncovered the intrusion in early 2026, revealing a calculated false flag operation designed to mimic financially…
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Hackers Hate AI Slop Even More Than You Do
It’s not just you. Scammers, hackers, and other cybercriminals are complaining about “AI shit” flooding platforms where they discuss cyberattacks and other illegal activity. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/cybercriminals-are-complaining-about-ai-slop-flooding-their-forums/
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Warum starke Passwörter nicht vor KI-Gefahren schützen
Angesichts der wachsenden KI-Bedrohungslage verkommt die Message nach starken Passwörtern mit 16 Zeichen und Symbolen am World-Password-Day zur Farce. Ein 16-stelliges Passwort ist nutzlos, wenn eine Infostealer-Malware es direkt aus dem Browser-Cache extrahiert oder ein Mitarbeiter es in einen unkontrollierten KI-Chatbot eingibt. Die Cyberbedrohungslandschaft hat sich rasch zu einer industrialisierten ‘Cybercrime-as-a-Service”-Wirtschaft (CaaS) entwickelt, die von…
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Ransomware Gang Member Linked to Russian Cybercrime Group Sentenced to Prison
A Latvian national operating from Moscow has been sentenced to 102 months in federal prison for his role as a key negotiator within a prolific Russian ransomware network. Deniss Zolotarjovs, 35, participated in a cybercrime syndicate that orchestrated data theft and extortion campaigns against over 54 organizations worldwide between June 2021 and August 2023. The…
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Physical Cargo Theft Gets a Boost From Cybercriminals
Cargo theft is no longer about small groups of criminals operating on the ground, but transnational cybercriminal syndicates using access to supply chain systems to reroute goods. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/physical-cargo-theft-cybercriminals
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Everest Group Begins Leaking Alleged Liberty Mutual Data
Cybercrime Gang Claims to Have 108-Gbyte Trove of Insurer’s Files, Folders. Ransomware gang Everest Group claims to have stolen more than 108 gigabytes of data- including policyholder details – belonging to insurer Liberty Mutual. The cybercrime group began leaking the company’s alleged data on Monday afternoon, saying the insurer failed to respond to the gang’s…
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Bluekit Phishing Kit Streamlines Domains, 2FA Lures, and Session Hijacking
A newly discovered phishing kit called “Bluekit” is reshaping how cybercriminals run phishing campaigns by combining multiple attack stages into a single, centralized platform. Instead, Bluekit integrates these capabilities into one operator panel, streamlining the entire attack lifecycle from setup to data exfiltration. This shift reflects a broader trend toward automation and ease of use…
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Teenager alleged to be Scattered Spider hacker arrested in Finland, faces US extradition
Here’s a tip for you all. Unless you want to draw attention to yourself as a cybercriminal, don’t flaunt your diamond-encrusted “HACK THE PLANET” necklace on Snapchat, or pose as a Sopranos crime boss while the FBI is reportedly closing in. First seen on bitdefender.com Jump to article: www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/hotforsecurity/alleged-scattered-spider-hacker-extradition
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Silver Fox Deploys ABCDoor Malware via Tax-Themed Phishing in India and Russia
The China-based cybercrime group known as Silver Fox has been linked to a new campaign targeting organizations in Russia and India with a new malware called ABCDoor.The activity involved using phishing emails that mimic correspondence from the Income Tax Department of India in December 2025, followed by a similar campaign aimed at Russian entities.”Both waves…
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FBI Links Cybercriminals to Sharp Surge in Cargo Theft Attacks
What happened The FBI issued a public service announcement on April 30, 2026, warning the US transportation and logistics industry of a sharp rise in cyber-enabled cargo theft, with estimated losses in the United States and Canada reaching nearly $725 million in 2025. That represents a 60% increase over the prior year. Confirmed cargo theft…The…
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45,000 Attacks, 5,300+ Backdoors Tied to China-Linked Cybercrime Operation
SOCRadar researchers have uncovered a massive Chinese cybercrime operation using the OpenClaw and Paperclip systems to automate global attacks. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/45k-attacks-53k-backdoor-china-cybercrime-operation/
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Global Cyber Threat Brief: Identity Breaches, Supply Chain Attacks, and the Rise of Organized Cybercrime
Tags: attack, breach, cyber, cybercrime, data, exploit, identity, organized, ransomware, service, supply-chain, threatIn the past week, the global cyber threat landscape has once again demonstrated how rapidly attackers are evolving shifting from isolated intrusions to coordinated, multi-stage campaigns targeting identities, supply chains, and service providers. From large-scale identity data exposure to sophisticated token abuse and ransomware-driven disruptions, these incidents highlight a critical reality: attackers are increasingly exploiting…
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Cybercrime Groups Using Vishing and SSO Abuse in Rapid SaaS Extortion Attacks
Cybersecurity researchers are warning of two cybercrime groups that are carrying out “rapid, high-impact attacks” operating almost within the confines of SaaS environments, while leaving minimal traces of their actions.The clusters, Cordial Spider (aka BlackFile, CL-CRI-1116, O-UNC-045, and UNC6671) and Snarky Spider (aka O-UNC-025 and UNC6661), have been attributed to high-speed data theft and First…
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Carding service Jerry’s Store leak exposes 345,000 stolen payment cards
Jerry’s Store, a card-checking service used by cybercriminals, exposed 345,000 stolen payment cards after leaving its server open, revealing sensitive data. A cybercriminal operation known as Jerry’s Store has reportedly exposed a large cache of stolen payment card data after leaving its own infrastructure accessible online. The service appears to have been used to test…
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AI-Powered Ransomware Surge Hits 7,831 Victims Worldwide
Ransomware attacks surged dramatically in 2025, with global victims reaching 7,831. The sharp rise highlights how cybercrime has evolved into a highly organized, AI-driven ecosystem in which attackers operate at speed, with automation and scale. This surge is largely fueled by the widespread availability of AI-powered cybercrime tools such as WormGPT, FraudGPT, and BruteForceAI, which…
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FBI links cybercriminals to sharp surge in cargo theft attacks
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned the transportation and logistics industry of a sharp rise in cyber-enabled cargo theft, with estimated losses in the United States and Canada reaching nearly $725 million in 2025. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-links-cybercriminals-to-sharp-surge-in-cargo-theft-attacks/
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FBI links cybercriminals to sharp surge in cargo theft attacks
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned the transportation and logistics industry of a sharp rise in cyber-enabled cargo theft, with estimated losses in the United States and Canada reaching nearly $725 million in 2025. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-links-cybercriminals-to-sharp-surge-in-cargo-theft-attacks/
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FBI links cybercriminals to sharp surge in cargo theft attacks
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned the transportation and logistics industry of a sharp rise in cyber-enabled cargo theft, with estimated losses in the United States and Canada reaching nearly $725 million in 2025. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-links-cybercriminals-to-sharp-surge-in-cargo-theft-attacks/
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ODNI to CISOs on threat assessments: You’re on your own
Tags: access, ai, china, ciso, computer, control, credentials, cyber, cybercrime, data, defense, detection, disinformation, encryption, finance, framework, government, healthcare, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, iran, jobs, korea, metric, resilience, risk, russia, service, strategy, technology, theft, threat, tool, warfareThe bifurcated framework: Operational reporting vs. homeland focus: The report now operates on two distinct tracks that risk narrowing the threat horizon for CROs. In a departure from traditional probabilistic forecasting, the IC has transitioned toward active operational reporting. This shift prioritizes immediate success metrics, such as a significant drop in border encounters and fentanyl…
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ODNI to CISOs on threat assessments: You’re on your own
Tags: access, ai, china, ciso, computer, control, credentials, cyber, cybercrime, data, defense, detection, disinformation, encryption, finance, framework, government, healthcare, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, iran, jobs, korea, metric, resilience, risk, russia, service, strategy, technology, theft, threat, tool, warfareThe bifurcated framework: Operational reporting vs. homeland focus: The report now operates on two distinct tracks that risk narrowing the threat horizon for CROs. In a departure from traditional probabilistic forecasting, the IC has transitioned toward active operational reporting. This shift prioritizes immediate success metrics, such as a significant drop in border encounters and fentanyl…
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Bad Bots in the Agentic Age: What the 2026 Thales Bad Bot Report Reveals
Tags: ai, api, application-security, attack, automation, banking, business, container, control, crime, cyber, cybercrime, data, defense, detection, exploit, finance, fraud, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, LLM, malicious, monitoring, resilience, risk, service, threat, tool, vulnerabilityBad Bots in the Agentic Age: What the 2026 Thales Bad Bot Report Reveals josh.pearson@t“¦ Thu, 04/30/2026 – 07:31 The modern internet is becoming less human by the day. Bot traffic is increasing, and human traffic is shrinking. Malicious automated traffic is getting harder to spot. The Thales 2026 Bad Bot Report, now in it’s…
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Police bust scam call centres behind Euro50 million in fraud losses
Authorities have dismantled a cybercrime ring running call centres in Albania and defrauding victims of more than Euro50 million, arresting 10 suspects and seizing nearly … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/04/29/albania-fraud-call-centres-dismantled/
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U.S. Charges Suspected Scattered Spider Member Over Cyber Intrusions
Federal authorities have charged 19-year-old Peter Stokes, known online as >>Bouquet,<< for his alleged role in the notorious cybercriminal group Scattered Spider. Law enforcement arrested the dual U.S. and Estonian citizen earlier this month in Helsinki as he attempted to board a flight to Japan. At the time of his arrest, Stokes carried multiple electronics,…
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LofyStealer Targets Minecraft Players via Node.js Loader and Browser Injection
Minecraft players are being lured with a fake hacking tool called “Slinky” that secretly installs a powerful infostealer dubbed LofyStealer (also tracked as GrabBot), linked to the Brazilian cybercrime group LofyGang. The malware uses a Node. js-based loader and an in-memory C++ payload to steal browser data and exfiltrate it to a command-and-control (C2) server…
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Betting on Cybercrime Prediction Markets and Hacking
Cybercriminals are evolving from stealing data to “shaping the future” by leveraging prediction markets. By exploiting early access to disclosures, manipulating sensor data, or timing ransomware leaks to coincide with market bets, attackers can transform illegal access into guaranteed financial gains. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/04/betting-on-cybercrime-prediction-markets-and-hacking/
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Police arrest 10 suspected members of Black Axe cybercrime gang
Tags: cybercrimeA coordinated police operation in Switzerland has targeted suspected members of the Black Axe criminal network. On 28 April 2026, authorities carried out house searches across … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/04/28/europol-black-axe-members-arrests/
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Brazilian LofyGang Resurfaces After Three Years With Minecraft LofyStealer Campaign
A cybercrime group of Brazilian origin has resurfaced after more than three years to orchestrate a campaign that targets Minecraft players with a new stealer called LofyStealer (aka GrabBot).”The malware disguises itself as a Minecraft hack called ‘Slinky,’” Brazil-based cybersecurity company ZenoX said in a technical report. “It uses the official game icon to induce…
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VECT 2.0 Ransomware Irreversibly Destroys Files Over 131KB on Windows, Linux, ESXi
Threat hunters are warning that the cybercriminal operation known as VECT 2.0 acts more like a wiper than a ransomware due to a critical flaw in its encryption implementation across Windows, Linux, and ESXi variants that renders recovery impossible even for the threat actors.The fact that VECT’s locker permanently destroys large files rather than encrypting…
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VECT: Ransomware by design, Wiper by accident
ey Takeaways Background VECT Ransomware is a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) program that made its first appearance in December 2025 on a Russian-language cybercrime forum. After claiming their first two victims in January 2026, the group got back into the public eye due to an announcement of a partnership with TeamPCP, the actor behind several supply-chain attacks…
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Checkmarx Confirms Security Incident Involving GitHub Repository Exposure
Tags: application-security, ciso, cyber, cybercrime, data, data-breach, github, group, security-incidentApplication security provider Checkmarx has officially confirmed a new security incident involving the exposure of its internal GitHub repository. On April 27, 2026, Udi-Yehuda Tamar, the company’s VP of Platform Engineering and Global CISO, revealed that a cybercriminal group successfully leaked Checkmarx data on the dark web. This alarming development stems from an earlier security…