Tag: law
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FBI: Play ransomware gang has attacked 600 organizations since 2023
Law enforcement officials said initial access brokers with ties to Play ransomware operators continue to exploit multiple vulnerabilities in remote monitoring and management tool SimpleHelp. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/play-ransomware-gang-fbi-update-900-attacks
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ViLE gang members sentenced for DEA portal breach, extortion
Two members of a group of cybercriminals named ViLE were sentenced this week for hacking into a federal law enforcement web portal in an extortion scheme. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vile-gang-members-sentenced-for-breaching-law-enforcement-portal/
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Australia Tightens Data Privacy Laws Till Payments’ Madhuri Nandi Explains What’s Next
As data breaches rise and public trust flickers, Australia has taken a bold step in reforming its Privacy Act, marking one of the significant regulatory shifts in the region’s digital history. To decode what this means for businesses, The Cyber Express sat down with Madhuri Nandi, Head of Security at Till Payments, Australia. First seen…
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ViLE gang members sentenced for extortion, police portal breach
Two members of a group of cybercriminals named ViLE were sentenced this week for hacking into a federal law enforcement web portal in an extortion scheme. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vile-gang-members-sentenced-for-breaching-law-enforcement-portal/
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Law enforcement seized the carding marketplace BidenCash
U.S. and Dutch authorities took down 145 domains tied to the BidenCash cybercrime marketplace in a coordinated law enforcement operation. The US DoJ announced the seizure of approximately 145 darknet and clear web domains, and cryptocurrency funds associated with the BidenCash marketplace. >>The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia announced today the…
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FTC chair implores Congress to strengthen children’s online privacy protection law
The FTC’s Andrew Ferguson called on Congress to update federal law to get rid of exceptions for tech firms that handle children’s data. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/ftc-chair-implores-congress-to-strengthen-childrens-privacy-law
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ICE Quietly Scales Back Rules for Courthouse Raids
Tags: lawA requirement that ICE agents ensure courthouse arrests don’t clash with state and local laws has been rescinded by the agency. ICE declined to explain what that means for future enforcement. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/ice-quietly-scales-back-rules-for-courthouse-raids/
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Police Seize Carder Site BidenCash
BidenCash Was Notorious for Posting Free Tranches of Stolen Card Data. An online carder marketplace with a flair for publicity is now offline following a U.S. and Dutch law enforcement seizure. The site, BidenCash, began operations in March 2022, growing to 117,000 customers who facilitated the trafficking of more than 15 million payment card numbers.…
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BidenCash darknet forum taken down by US, Dutch law enforcement
The FBI and Dutch national police were among the law enforcement agencies that took down 145 domains linked to BidenCash, a cybercrime marketplace linked to millions of dollars in fraud since late 2022. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/bidencash-cybercrime-darknet-market-takedown-us-netherlands
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LockBit Crackdown Fragmented Russian Cybercrime Groups
Onslought Also Paved Way for Rise of English-Speaking Hackers. An international law enforcement crackdown on the LockBit ransomware group caused fragmentation and distrust among Russian-speaking cybercrime groups, paving the way for English-speaking hacking groups to gain prominence, experts said Tuesday during a London conference. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/lockbit-crackdown-fragmented-russian-cybercrime-groups-a-28585
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BidenCash carding market domains seized in international operation
Earlier today, law enforcement seized multiple domains of BidenCash, the infamous dark web market for stolen credit cards, personal information, and SSH access. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bidencash-carding-market-domains-seized-in-international-operation/
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Lumma Stealer Malware Resurgence Challenges Global Takedown
Malware Operation Shows Signs of Regrouping. Just days after a global takedown disrupted over 2,300 Lumma-linked domains, the info-stealing malware-as-a-service operation resurfaced, exposing how modular malware and resilient infrastructure allow cybercriminals to rapidly rebound and evade law enforcement. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/lumma-stealer-malware-resurgence-challenges-global-takedown-a-28579
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Man pleads guilty to swatting spree impacting scores of government officials
A man pleaded guilty to his involvement in a string of swatting and bomb threat incidents that allegedly impacted at least 25 members of Congress or their family members, as well as law enforcement officials and members of the federal judiciary. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/man-pleads-guilty-swatting-spree-government-officials
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International law enforcement effort dismantles malicious antivirus scanner
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/international-law-enforcement-effort-dismantles-malicious-antivirus-scanner
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Police took down several popular counter-antivirus (CAV) services, including AvCheck
On May 27, 2025, authorities seized crypting service sites (including AvCheck, Cryptor, and Crypt.guru) used by vxers to test malware evasion capabilities. An international law enforcement operation led by the U.S. Department of Justice has dismantled an online cybercrime syndicate that provided encryption services to help malware evade detection. On May 27, 2025, authorities seized…
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Invasion of Privacy: The Hidden Camera Dilemma
Ever worried about hidden cameras in Airbnb rentals? You’re not alone! In this episode, we explore the unsettling rise of hidden cameras in personal spaces, the inadequacy of current laws, and practical tips to detect surveillance devices. Join hosts Tom Eston, Scott Wright, and Kevin Johnson as they share insights and discuss the implications of……
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FBI cracks down on crypting crew in a global counter-antivirus service disruption
Takedown was part of ‘Endgame’ operation: According to the Dutch officials’ statement, the seizure is closely linked to Operation Endgame, a law enforcement operation that conducted the largest botnet takedown exactly a year ago.The DOJ said that undercover purchases and service analysis confirmed that the websites supported cybercrime. Court documents alleged investigators linked emails and…
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Ransomware kingpin “Stern” apparently IDed by German law enforcement
BSA names Vitaly Nikolaevich Kovalev is “Stern,” the leader of Trickbot. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/security/2025/05/german-police-say-theyve-identified-trickbot-ransomware-kingpin/
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U.S. DoJ Seizes 4 Domains Supporting Cybercrime Crypting Services in Global Operation
A multinational law enforcement operation has resulted in the takedown of an online cybercrime syndicate that offered services to threat actors to ensure that their malicious software stayed undetected from security software.To that effect, the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) said it seized four domains and their associated server facilitated the crypting service on May…
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Police takes down AVCheck site used by cybercriminals to scan malware
An international law enforcement operation has taken down AVCheck, a service used by cybercriminals to test whether their malware is detected by commercial antivirus software before deploying it in the wild. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/police-takes-down-avcheck-antivirus-site-used-by-cybercriminals/
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Cops in Germany Claim They’ve ID’d the Mysterious Trickbot Ransomware Kingpin
The elusive boss of the Trickbot and Conti cybercriminal groups has been known only as “Stern.” Now, German law enforcement has published his alleged identity”, and it’s a familiar face. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/stern-trickbot-identified-germany-bka/
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Billions of cookies up for grabs as experts warn over session security
Law enforcement crackdowns are gathering pace but online marketplaces still teeming with valuable tokens First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/05/29/billions_of_cookies_available/
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Worldwide Operation Shuts Down Hundreds of Ransomware Servers and Domains, Ending Key Attack Infrastructure
Law enforcement and judicial officials, working together with Europol and Eurojust, have dealt a devastating blow to the worldwide ransomware ecosystem in a historic international operation. From May 19 to 22, 2025, Operation Endgame targeted the critical infrastructure behind ransomware attacks, dismantling approximately 300 servers and neutralizing 650 malicious domains worldwide. This operation not only…
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MATLAB, Serving Over 5 Million Users, Hit by Ransomware Attack
MathWorks, the renowned developer of MATLAB and Simulink, has been grappling with the aftermath of a significant ransomware attack that began on Sunday, May 18, 2025. The incident, which affected both customer-facing and internal IT systems, prompted immediate notification to federal law enforcement and the mobilization of cybersecurity experts. As of May 27, many services…
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Indian Police Arrest Cybercrime Gang Copycats of Myanmar Biz Model
The region offers attractive conditions: a large pool of tech workers, economic disparity, and weak enforcement of cybercrime laws, all of which attract businesses legitimate and shady. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/indian-police-arrest-cybercrime-gang-copycats-myanmar-biz-model
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FBI: US law firms facing Luna Moth ransomware threat
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/fbi-us-law-firms-facing-luna-moth-ransomware-threat
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FBI Warns Law Firms: Hackers Are Calling Offices in Stealth Phishing Scam
The FBI warns law firms of a stealth phishing scam where hackers call victims, pose as IT staff, and use remote access tools to steal sensitive data. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/news/fbi-warns-luna-moth/
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FBI: Silent Ransom Group Adopts Vishing Campaign Against Law Firms
The non-ransomware extortion group has switched up tactics and victimology in a deliberate and focused campaign similar to those of other attackers focused on stealing sensitive data. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/fbi-silent-ransom-group-vishing-law-firms