Tag: international
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Europol disrupts pro-Russian NoName057(16) DDoS hacktivist group
An international law enforcement operation dubbed “Operation Eastwood” has targeted the infrastructure of the pro-Russian hacktivist group NoName057(16), responsible for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks across Europe and the US. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/europol-disrupts-pro-russian-noname05716-ddos-hacktivist-group/
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Global crackdown hits pro-Russian cybercrime, 100+ systems taken down worldwide
In a major blow to pro-Russian cybercrime, authorities across Europe and the United States launched a sweeping international crackdown on the hacking group NoName057(16) … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/07/16/pro-russian-cybercrime-crackdown-noname05716/
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Authorities Take Down ‘Diskstation’ Ransomware Gang Targeting Synology NAS Globally
Italian State Police, working alongside French and Romanian authorities, have successfully dismantled a sophisticated ransomware operation known as >>Diskstation
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Police disrupt “Diskstation” ransomware gang attacking NAS devices
An international law enforcement action dismantled a Romanian ransomware gang known as ‘Diskstation,’ which encrypted the systems of several companies in the Lombardy region, paralyzing their businesses. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/police-disrupt-diskstation-ransomware-gang-attacking-nas-devices/
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14 Hackers Arrested in Massive Tax Fraud Scheme, Authorities Confirm
Authorities have arrested 14 individuals in a coordinated international operation targeting a sophisticated tax fraud scheme that exploited stolen personal data to submit fraudulent claims worth over £1 million. The arrests demonstrate the growing collaboration between UK and Romanian law enforcement agencies in combating cross-border cybercrime. Thirteen suspects were apprehended in Romania across the counties…
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Hacker sollen 170 Cyberangriffe in Deutschland verübt haben
Die Angreifer sollen zum “Wizard Spider”-Netzwerk gehören.Eine international agierende Hackergruppe soll in Deutschland mindestens 170 Cyberangriffe verübt haben. “Ziel waren insbesondere Behörden, Krankenhäuser und größere Unternehmen”, teilten die Ermittler zu den Taten zwischen 2018 und 2021 mit. “Der bislang dokumentierte Schaden beträgt 46 Millionen Euro die tatsächliche Summe liegt vermutlich höher.” Auslöser der Ermittlungen war ein…
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SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 53
Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape Datacarry Ransomware DRAT V2: Updated DRAT Emerges in TAG-140’s Arsenal Batavia spyware steals data from Russian organizations Taking SHELLTER: a commercial evasion framework abused in- the- wild Open Source Malware Index Q2 2025: Data exfiltration remains…
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Security Affairs newsletter Round 532 by Pierluigi Paganini INTERNATIONAL EDITION
A new round of the weekly Security Affairs newsletter has arrived! Every week, the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. McDonald’s job app exposes data of 64 Million applicants Athlete or Hacker? Russian basketball player accused…
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Russian Basketball Star Arrested Over Ransomware Attacks on 900+ Companies
A prominent Russian basketball player has been arrested in France on charges related to one of the most extensive ransomware operations in recent years, highlighting the ongoing intersection between cybercrime and international law enforcement. Daniil Kasatkin, a 26-year-old professional basketball player who recently played for Moscow’s MBA-MAI team, was detained at Paris Charles de Gaulle…
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CREST introduces a staged pathway for advancement to globally-recognised CREST cybersecurity accreditation
The CREST Pathway and Pathway+ options make cybersecurity accreditation accessible to all organisations that aspire to provide cybersecurity services at the highest levels of quality but would benefit from additional resources and guidance to reach their goal. International cybersecurity not-for-profit, CREST, has expanded its application process with the introduction of the Pathway and Pathway+ stages.…
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ICC Contained Cyberattack Amid Espionage Threats and Pressure
International Criminal Court faces new “sophisticated” cyberattack in The Hague. Occurring near the NATO summit, this incident impacts the ICC as it handles major global cases. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/icc-contained-cyberattack-espionage-threats-pressure/
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‘Hunters International’ RaaS Group Closes Its Doors
The announcement comes just months after security researchers observed that the group was making the transition to rebrand to World Leaks, a data theft outfit. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/hunters-international-raas-group-closes-doors
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Has CISO become the least desirable role in business?
Tags: advisory, ai, business, cio, ciso, control, corporate, cybersecurity, data, dora, finance, governance, international, jobs, network, office, regulation, resilience, risk, sap, skills, startup, threatGeorge Gerchow, CSO, Bedrock Security George Gerchow / Bedrock Security”I’ll never report to a CTO or CFO again. I have to have seat at the table,” he says emphatically. Otherwise, he says, you become frustrated “because you’re not in control of your own destiny. You’re parsing everything to this other person who’s a leader in…
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Hunters International ransomware gang shuts down and offers free decryption keys to all victims
Hunters International ransomware gang announced its shutdown, citing unspecified >>recent developments>recent developments>We, […] First seen on securityaffairs.com Jump to article: securityaffairs.com/179667/cyber-crime/hunters-international-ransomware-gang-shuts-down-and-offers-free-decryption-keys-to-all-victims.html
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SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 52
Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape 10 Things I Hate About Attribution: RomCom vs. TransferLoader macOS NimDoor – DPRK Threat Actors Target Web3 and Crypto Platforms with Nim-Based Malware Warning Against Distribution of Malware Disguised as Research Papers (Kimsuky Group) Dissecting Kimsuky’s…
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Security Affairs newsletter Round 531 by Pierluigi Paganini INTERNATIONAL EDITION
A new round of the weekly Security Affairs newsletter has arrived! Every week, the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. North Korea-linked threat actors spread macOS NimDoor malware via fake Zoom updates Critical Sudo bugs expose…
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Ransomware Attacks Spike Despite Gang Closure
New research from Comparitech revealed that in the first half of 2025, 3,627 ransomware attacks were reported and logged. This is a 47% increase since the first half of 2024, which is highly concerning for major organisations due to the frequency of these attacks. However, popular ransomware groups, like Hunter international and Lockbit, have closed…
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Hunters International Is Not Shutting Down, It’s Rebranding
Some admins of Hunters International are now part of the encryption-less cyber extortion group World Leaks First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ransomware-hunters-international/
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Hunters International ransomware group shuts down but will it regroup under a new guise?
The notorious Hunters International ransomware-as-a-service operation has announced that it has shut down, in a message posted on its dark web leak site. First seen on bitdefender.com Jump to article: www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/hotforsecurity/hunters-international-ransomware-group-shuts-down-but-will-it-regroup-under-a-new-guise
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Hunters International Ransomware Gang Rebrands as World Leaks
Hunters International ransomware gang closes after 55 confirmed and 199 unconfirmed cyberattacks. Read about its rebrand to World… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/hunters-international-ransomware-rebrands-world-leaks/
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Hunters International shuts ransomware operations, reportedly becomes an extortion-only gang
This story has been updated with comments from the SANS Institute and KnowBe4.Next read this:The most notorious and damaging ransomware of all timeRansomware recovery: 8 steps to successfully restore from backupThe dirty dozen: 12 worst ransomware groups active todayThe state of ransomware: Faster, smarter, and meanerRansomware gangs extort victims 17 hours after intrusion on average>>…
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Security Pros Say Hunters International RaaS Operators are ‘Changing Jerseys’
The notorious Hunters International RaaS group that racked up hundreds of victims over two years says it’s shutting down and offering decryption software to victims, but security pros say this happens regularly in the cybercriminal world and that the threat actors likely will return affiliated with other operations. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article:…
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Hunters International shuts ransomware operations, reportedly becomes an extortion-only gang called World Leaks
The most notorious and damaging ransomware of all timeRansomware recovery: 8 steps to successfully restore from backupThe dirty dozen: 12 worst ransomware groups active todayThe state of ransomware: Faster, smarter, and meanerRansomware gangs extort victims 17 hours after intrusion on average>> First seen on csoonline.com Jump to article: www.csoonline.com/article/4016974/hunters-international-shuts-ransomware-operations-reportedly-becomes-an-extortion-only-gang-called-world-leaks.html
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Ransomware Group Hunters International Announces Exit
Cybercrime Experts Greet Announcement With Skepticism. Hunters International said Thursday it closed shop, provoking skepticism among cybercrime experts who said it’s more likely the Russian-speaking hackers behind the ransomware group will start up again under a new brand name. Ransomware groups often rebrand themselves. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/ransomware-group-hunters-international-announces-exit-a-28894
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Ransomware gang Hunters International says it’s shutting down
The cybercriminal group, which said it’s releasing its decryption tools to victims, may be transitioning to new infrastructure under a different name. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/07/03/ransomware-gang-hunters-international-says-its-shutting-down/
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Hunters International ransomware group claims to be shutting down
“After careful consideration and in light of recent developments, we have decided to close the Hunters International project,” the prolific cybercrime gang wrote on its darknet site. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/hunters-international-ransomware-extortion-group-claims-shutdown
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Ransomware crew Hunters International shuts down, hands out keys to victims
Don’t let their kind words sway you leaders are still up to no good First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/07/03/hunters_international_shutdown/
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Hunters International ransomware shuts down, releases free decryptors
The Hunters International Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) operation announced today that it has officially closed down its operations and will offer free decryptors to help victims recover their data without paying a ransom. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hunters-international-ransomware-shuts-down-after-world-leaks-rebrand/
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Hunters International ransomware shuts down after World Leaks rebrand
The Hunters International Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) operation announced today that it has officially closed down its operations and will offer free decryptors to help victims recover their data without paying a ransom. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hunters-international-ransomware-shuts-down-after-world-leaks-rebrand/
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Europol shuts down Archetyp Market, longest-running dark web drug marketplace
Europol shuts down Archetyp Market, longest-running dark web drug site, the police arrested the admin in Spain, top vendors hit in Sweden. An international law enforcement operation led by German authorities has shut down Archetyp Market, the longest-running dark web drug marketplace, in a coordinated operation across six countries with support from Europol and Eurojust.…