Tag: extortion
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TrickBot Behind More Than $724 Million in Crypto Theft and Extortion
Akamai’s latest Ransomware Report 2025 reveals “quadruple extortion,” new AI-driven tactics by groups like Black Basta, FunkSec, and TrickBot, and growing threats to non-profits. Learn about evolving cyber threats. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/trickbot-behind-724-million-crypto-theft-extortion/
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Qilin Ransomware Gains Momentum with Legal Assistance Option for Affiliates
The Qilin ransomware gang has introduced a >>Call Lawyer>legal department
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FBI seizes $2.4M in Bitcoin from new Chaos ransomware operation
FBI Dallas has seized almost 23 Bitcoins from a cryptocurrency address belonging to a Chaos ransomware member that is linked to cyberattacks and extortion payments from Texas companies. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-seizes-24m-in-bitcoin-from-new-chaos-ransomware-operation/
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Chaos RaaS Emerges After BlackSuit Takedown, Demanding $300K from U.S. Victims
A newly emerged ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) gang called Chaos is likely made up of former members of the BlackSuit crew, as the latter’s dark web infrastructure has been the subject of a law enforcement seizure.Chaos, which sprang forth in February 2025, is the latest entrant in the ransomware landscape to conduct big-game hunting and double extortion…
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Naval Group: Hacker erpresst französischen Kriegsschiffhersteller
Der französische Schiffsbaukonzern Naval Group untersucht einen möglichen Cyberangriff. In einem Hackerforum sind militärische Daten aufgetaucht. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/naval-group-hacker-erpresst-franzoesischen-kriegsschiffhersteller-2507-198601.html
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Naval Group: Hacker erpresst französischen Kriegsschiffhersteller
Der französische Schiffsbaukonzern Naval Group untersucht einen möglichen Cyberangriff. In einem Hackerforum sind militärische Daten aufgetaucht. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/naval-group-hacker-erpresst-franzoesischen-kriegsschiffhersteller-2507-198601.html
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GLOBAL GROUP Ransomware Claims Breach of Media Giant Albavisión
GLOBAL GROUP Ransomware targets media giant Albavisión, claims 400 GB data theft as it continues hitting global sectors with advanced extortion tactics. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/global-group-ransomware-media-giant-albavision-breach/
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Chaos Ransomware Rises as BlackSuit Gang Falls
Researchers detailed a newer double-extortion ransomware group made up of former members of BlackSuit, which was recently disrupted by international law enforcement. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/chaos-ransomware-rises-blacksuit-falls
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Interlock Ransomware Targets Healthcare in Stealth Attacks, Say U.S. Cyber Agencies
Federal agencies warn of rising Interlock ransomware attacks targeting healthcare and critical sectors using double extortion and advanced social engineering. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/security/interlock-ransomware-healthcare-warning/
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Dell Confirms Security Breach by Extortion Group, Calls Stolen Data ‘Fake’
Cyber extortion group World Leaks released more than 1.3TB of internal Dell data, including scripts and backups. Dell insists no sensitive customer information was exposed. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/security/dell-data-breach-world-leaks-ransomware/
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BlackSuit Ransomware Infrastructure Seized by Authorities
International law enforcement agencies delivered a significant blow to cybercriminals this week with the successful takedown of critical infrastructure belonging to the BlackSuit ransomware gang. The coordinated operation, dubbed >>Operation Checkmate,
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BlackSuit ransomware extortion sites seized in Operation Checkmate
Law enforcement has seized the dark web extortion sites of the BlackSuit ransomware operation, which has targeted and breached the networks of hundreds of organizations worldwide over the past several years. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/law-enforcement-seizes-blacksuit-ransomware-leak-sites/
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Mutmaßlicher Betreiber von großem Cybercrime-Forum geschnappt
Der mutmaßliche Betreiber einer großen Plattform für Cyberkriminalität wurde festgenommen.Der mutmaßliche Betreiber einer großen russischsprachigen Plattform für Cyberkriminalität ist in der Ukraine festgenommen worden. Das Forum sei seit 2013 aktiv gewesen und einer der zentralen Orte für Cyberkriminalität weltweit gewesen, teilte die Staatsanwaltschaft Paris mit, die seit Jahren gegen die Plattform ermittelt. Der Verdächtige sei…
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Mutmaßlicher Betreiber von großem Cybercrime-Forum geschnappt
Der mutmaßliche Betreiber einer großen Plattform für Cyberkriminalität wurde festgenommen.Der mutmaßliche Betreiber einer großen russischsprachigen Plattform für Cyberkriminalität ist in der Ukraine festgenommen worden. Das Forum sei seit 2013 aktiv gewesen und einer der zentralen Orte für Cyberkriminalität weltweit gewesen, teilte die Staatsanwaltschaft Paris mit, die seit Jahren gegen die Plattform ermittelt. Der Verdächtige sei…
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Feds Warn Health, Other Sectors of Interlock Threats
Healthcare Providers Are Among Dozens of Entities Hit Since Gang Emerged in 2024. U.S. authorities are warning of threats posed by double-extortion gang Interlock, which has been hitting an assortment of businesses across many industries, including healthcare and other critical infrastructure sectors, with a ransomware variant first seen in September 2024. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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Dell Breached by Extortion Group, Says Data Stolen Was ‘Fake’
The World Leaks group accessed and released data from the company’s Customer Solution Center, which is separated from customer and partner systems and stores primarily synthetic datasets used for demos and testing, Dell said. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/dell-breached-data-stolen-fake
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Dell demonstration platform breached by World Leaks extortion group
Tags: access, attack, breach, data, data-breach, defense, encryption, exploit, extortion, finance, group, insurance, international, leak, network, ransomware, risk, risk-management, strategy, threat, toolLimited impact but strategic implications: Dell emphasized that the breached platform is architecturally separated from customer-facing networks and internal production systems. “Data used in the solution center is primarily synthetic (fake) data, publicly available datasets used solely for product demonstration purposes or Dell scripts, systems data, non-sensitive information, and testing outputs,” the report added, quoting…
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Demo-Plattform eines US-Computer-Herstellers gehackt
Dell confirms breach of test lab platform by World Leaks extortion group First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dell-confirms-breach-of-test-lab-platform-by-world-leaks-extortion-group/
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Dell Data Breach World Leaks Group Hacks Test Lab Platform
Dell Technologies has acknowledged a significant security incident involving its Customer Solution Centers platform, with the World Leaks extortion group successfully infiltrating the isolated demonstration environment used for showcasing products to commercial clients. The breach, which occurred earlier this month, represents another high-profile attack by the newly rebranded threat actor formerly known as Hunters International.…
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Dell confirms breach of test lab platform by World Leaks extortion group
A newly rebranded extortion gang known as “World Leaks” breached one of Dell’s product demonstration platforms earlier this month and is now trying to extort the company into paying a ransom. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dell-confirms-breach-of-test-lab-platform-by-world-leaks-extortion-group/
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UNC6148 deploys Overstep malware on SonicWall devices, possibly for ransomware operations
UNC6148 targets SonicWall devices with Overstep malware, using a backdoor and rootkit for data theft, extortion, or ransomware. Google’s Threat Intelligence Group warns that a threat actor tracked as UNC6148 has been targeting SonicWall SMA appliances with new malware dubbed Overstep. Active since at least October 2024, the group uses a backdoor and user-mode rootkit…
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Louis Vuitton says regional data breaches tied to same cyberattack
Luxury fashion giant Louis Vuitton confirmed that breaches impacting customers in the UK, South Korea, and Turkey stem from the same security incident, which is believed to be linked to the ShinyHunters extortion group. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/louis-vuitton-says-regional-data-breaches-tied-to-same-cyberattack/
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21-year-old former US soldier pleads guilty to hacking, extorting telecoms
Cameron John Wagenius faces up to 27 years in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud, extortion and aggravated identity theft in data breaches involving major corporations. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/cameron-john-wagenius-former-us-soldier-guilty-plea-hacking
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Ex US Soldier Cameron Wagenius Guilty in Telecom Hacking and Extortion
Former US Army soldier Cameron Wagenius pleads guilty to hacking telecom companies and extorting $1 million+ using cybercrime forums like BreachForums and XSS. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/us-soldier-cameron-wagenius-guilty-telecom-hacking-extortion/
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Former US Army member confesses to Telecom hack and extortion conspiracy
A former US Army soldier pleaded guilty to hacking telecom databases, stealing data, and extorting companies by threatening to release the stolen info. A former Army soldier, Cameron John Wagenius (21) pleaded guilty to conspiring to hack telecom companies’ databases, steal sensitive records, and extort victims by threatening to release stolen data unless ransoms were…
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Former U.S. Army Member Pleads Guilty in Telecom Hacking Case
A 21-year-old former U.S. Army soldier has pleaded guilty to participating in a sophisticated cybercrime operation that targeted telecommunications companies through hacking, data theft, and extortion schemes. Cameron John Wagenius, who was stationed in Texas during his military service, admitted to conspiring with others to breach protected computer networks and demand ransom payments from victim…
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US Army soldier pleads guilty to hacking telcos and extortion
Cameron Wagenius had already pleaded guilty to other charges earlier this year. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/07/15/us-army-soldier-pleads-guilty-to-hacking-telcos-and-extortion/
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Ex-US soldier who Googled ‘can hacking be treason’ pleads guilty to extortion
File this one under what not to search if you’ve committed a crime First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/07/15/solider_hacking_guilty/
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GLOBAL GROUP RaaS Adds AI-Powered Negotiation Feature for Ransom Demands
A newly surfaced Ransomware-as-a-Service operation, dubbed GLOBAL GROUP, has begun deploying an AI”driven negotiation tool that elevates the psychological pressure on victims and streamlines extortion workflows for affiliates. Security researchers at EclecticIQ first identified GLOBAL GROUP’s activity in early June on the Ramp4u underground forum, where the threat actor known as “$$$” shared an onion…
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How defenders use the dark web
Tags: access, antivirus, attack, breach, corporate, credit-card, crypto, cyber, cybercrime, dark-web, data, data-breach, email, extortion, finance, fraud, government, group, hacker, healthcare, identity, incident, insurance, intelligence, Internet, interpol, law, leak, lockbit, mail, malware, monitoring, network, phishing, ransom, ransomware, service, software, theft, threat, tool, usa, vpnAttributing attacks to threat actors: When organizations suffer from data breaches and cyber incidents, the dark web becomes a crucial tool for defenders, including the impacted businesses, their legal teams, and negotiators.Threat actors such as ransomware groups often attack organizations to encrypt and steal their data so they can extort them for money, in exchange…