Tag: group
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North Korean hackers siphon more than $12 million from crypto users in sprawling campaign
Researchers said the group stole up to $12 million in cryptocurrency in the first three months of 2026 through malware attacks on personal devices. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/north-korean-hackers-siphon-12-million-from-crypto-users
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Discord-Linked Group Accessed Anthropic’s Claude Mythos AI in Vendor Breach
Anthropic is investigating a vendor breach after a Discord-linked group accessed its Claude Mythos AI model, with no evidence of impact on core systems. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/discord-access-anthropic-claude-mythos-ai-breach/
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AI Tools Are Helping Mediocre North Korean Hackers Steal Millions
One group of hackers used AI for everything from vibe coding their malware to creating fake company websites”, and stole as much as $12 million in three months. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/ai-tools-are-helping-mediocre-north-korean-hackers-steal-millions/
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What is Mythos AI and why could it be a threat to global cybersecurity?
Anthropic’s decision to restrict access to its powerful new model increases fears about the advanced technologyAnthropic has ruled out releasing its latest AI model, Mythos, to the public because of the threat it poses to global cybersecurity.However, the US tech startup behind the Claude chatbot confirmed on Wednesday it was investigating a report that a…
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North Korea Blamed for $290m KelpDAO Crypto Heist
North Korea’s Lazarus Group is pegged for a $290m crypto theft at KelpDAO First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/north-korean-blamed-290m-kelpdao/
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Former Ransomware Negotiator Pleads Guilty to Working For BlackCat Cyber Gang
A former ransomware negotiator has pleaded guilty to abusing his position by working with noted cybercrime group BlackCat First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/former-ransomware-negotiator/
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Microsoft warns of fake IT worker identities infiltrating cloud environments
Microsoft is warning that North Korea”‘aligned group Jasper Sleet is abusing remote hiring to slip fake IT workers into cloud environments by posing as legitimate staff and then abusing trusted access. Since the pandemic, many companies hire globally, verify identities online, and onboard staff fully remotely. Jasper Sleet, tracked by Microsoft as a North Korean…
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Anthropic investigates report of rogue access to hack-enabling Mythos AI
‘Handful’ of people allegedly gain unauthorised access to model adept at detecting cybersecurity vulnerabilities<ul><li><a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/apr/22/uk-inflation-increase-fuel-prices-oil-falls-trump-ceasefire-extended-business-live-news-updates”>Business live latest updates</li></ul>The AI developer Anthropic has confirmed it is investigating a report that unauthorised users have gained access to its Mythos model, which it has warned <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/08/anthropic-ai-cybersecurity-software”>poses risks to cybersecurity.The US startup made the statement after Bloomberg reported…
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Hackers Tie Iranian Espionage to CastleRAT and ChainShell
A direct operational link between Iran’s MuddyWater espionage group and the Russian TAG-150 CastleRAT malware-as-a-service (MaaS) platform, showing how state and criminal ecosystems are now tightly intertwined. Investigators recovered 15 malware samples, including at least two CastleRAT “builds” and a PowerShell script named reset.ps1 that deploys a previously undocumented JavaScript/Node.js agent dubbed ChainShell. On this server, two native…
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Ransomware negotiator caught secretly assisting BlackCat extortion scheme
Angelo Martino pleaded guilty to helping BlackCat ransomware group while acting as a ransomware negotiator. Another U.S. cybersecurity expert, Angelo Martino, admitted helping the BlackCat ransomware group while working as a ransomware negotiator. Angelo Martino (41) admitted helping the BlackCat ransomware group while working for a U.S. incident response firm. >>A Florida man, formerly employed…
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North Korea’s Lazarus APT stole $290M from Kelp DAO
North Korea-linked Lazarus Group stole $290M from Kelp DAO by abusing LayerZero. A second $95M attempt was stopped. Hackers tied to the North-Korea linked group Lazarus APT carried out a $290M crypto theft targeting Kelp DAO. Kelp DAO is a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol built on the Ethereum ecosystem that focuses on a concept called…
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‘Scattered Spider’ Member ‘Tylerb’ Pleads Guilty
A 24-year-old British national and senior member of the cybercrime group “Scattered Spider” has pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft. Tyler Robert Buchanan admitted his role in a series of text-message phishing attacks in the summer of 2022 that allowed the group to hack into at least a dozen major technology…
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‘Scattered Spider’ Member ‘Tylerb’ Pleads Guilty
A 24-year-old British national and senior member of the cybercrime group “Scattered Spider” has pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft. Tyler Robert Buchanan admitted his role in a series of text-message phishing attacks in the summer of 2022 that allowed the group to hack into at least a dozen major technology…
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‘Scattered Spider’ Member ‘Tylerb’ Pleads Guilty
A 24-year-old British national and senior member of the cybercrime group “Scattered Spider” has pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft. Tyler Robert Buchanan admitted his role in a series of text-message phishing attacks in the summer of 2022 that allowed the group to hack into at least a dozen major technology…
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ShinyHunters: SaaS Breaches Identity Risks (2026)
Who are ShinyHunters? Learn how this group exploits SaaS, credentials, and identity-based access”, and how to prevent modern data breaches. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/04/shinyhunters-saas-breaches-identity-risks-2026/
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Why you see targeted ads online after an IRL conversation
<div cla If you’ve ever mentioned something in passing and then seen an ad for it shortly after, you’re not imagining things. Learn how ads can sometimes follow you from real life to your screen, and how secure browsers with built-in ad blockers can help you take back control of what you see online. First…
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Timor-Leste parliament questions president over proposed resort’s links to ‘scam’ empire
Jose Ramos-Horta urged by opposition to explain diplomatic passport given to businessman behind resort project, who denies any involvement with organised crimeTimor-Leste’s opposition has questioned how foreign investors in a proposed cryptocurrency resort obtained prime beachfront real estate in the country’s capital, and has called on the president to explain why he issued a diplomatic…
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Scattered Spider hacker pleads guilty to stealing $8 million in cryptocurrency
A British national tied to the Scattered Spider cybercrime group pleaded guilty to hacking multiple companies via SMS phishing and stealing over $8 million in virtual currency … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/04/21/british-national-scattered-spider-guilty-sms-phishing/
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EU targets two Russian propaganda networks with new sanctions
The measures target Euromore, a media outlet that EU officials say amplifies Kremlin narratives, and the Foundation for the Support and Protection of the Rights of Compatriots Living Abroad (Pravfond), a Moscow-funded group accused of promoting propaganda aligned with Russia’s foreign policy. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/eu-targets-russian-propaganda-networks-sanctions
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EU targets two Russian propaganda networks with new sanctions
The measures target Euromore, a media outlet that EU officials say amplifies Kremlin narratives, and the Foundation for the Support and Protection of the Rights of Compatriots Living Abroad (Pravfond), a Moscow-funded group accused of promoting propaganda aligned with Russia’s foreign policy. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/eu-targets-russian-propaganda-networks-sanctions
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The thin gray line: Handala, CyberAv3ngers and Iran’s proxy ops
A state of perpetual interference: To understand how proxy insurgent groups such as Handala fit within Iran’s modern-day intelligence ecosystem, we first need to look at the historical development of the country’s intelligence operations.In 1953, the United States and Britain (via conduit operations of the CIA and MI6, respectively) instigated a coup in Iran that…
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Adaptavist Group breach spawns imposter emails as ransomware crew claims mega-haul
Fake emails already doing the rounds as ransomware crew boasts about what it allegedly stole First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/04/21/adaptavist_group_breach_spawns_impostor/
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North Korean Blamed for $290m KelpDAO Crypto Heist
North Korea’s Lazarus Group is pegged for a $290m crypto theft at KelpDAO First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/north-korean-blamed-290m-kelpdao/
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Bluesky hit by 24-hour DDoS attack as pro-Iran group claims responsibility
Bluesky suffered a 24-hour DDoS attack that caused outages. A pro-Iran hacker group claimed responsibility for the disruption. Bluesky experienced a sophisticated DDoS attack that disrupted its services for about 24 hours, starting on April 15. Bluesky is a decentralized, open-source microblogging social media platform similar to X (formerly Twitter). It allows users to post…
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Bluesky hit by 24-hour DDoS attack as pro-Iran group claims responsibility
Bluesky suffered a 24-hour DDoS attack that caused outages. A pro-Iran hacker group claimed responsibility for the disruption. Bluesky experienced a sophisticated DDoS attack that disrupted its services for about 24 hours, starting on April 15. Bluesky is a decentralized, open-source microblogging social media platform similar to X (formerly Twitter). It allows users to post…