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Key figures behind Phobos and 8Base ransomware arrested in international cybercrime crackdown
Key figures behind Phobos and 8Base ransomware arrested in international cybercrime crackdown
This follows a series of high-impact arrests targeting Phobos ransomware:An administrator of Phobos was arrested in South Korea in June 2024 and extradited to the United States in November of the same year. He is now facing prosecution for orchestrating ransomware attacks that encrypted critical infrastructure, business systems, and personal data for ransom.A key Phobos affiliate was arrested in Italy...
·europol.europa.eu·
Key figures behind Phobos and 8Base ransomware arrested in international cybercrime crackdown
THAI-SWISS-US OPERATION NETS HACKERS BEHIND 1,000+ CYBER ATTACKS
THAI-SWISS-US OPERATION NETS HACKERS BEHIND 1,000+ CYBER ATTACKS
Thai police arrested four European hackers in Phuket who allegedly stole $16 million through ransomware attacks affecting over 1,000 victims worldwide. The suspects, wanted by Swiss and US authorities, were caught in coordinated raids across four locations. Officers from Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau, led by Police Lieutenant General Trairong Phiwphan, conducted “Operation PHOBOS AETOR” in Phuket on February 10, arresting four foreign hackers involved in ransomware attacks. The operation, coordinated with Immigration Police and Region 8 Police, raided four locations across Phuket....
·khaosodenglish.com·
THAI-SWISS-US OPERATION NETS HACKERS BEHIND 1,000+ CYBER ATTACKS
Four alleged hackers arrested in Phuket for hacking 17 Swiss firms
Four alleged hackers arrested in Phuket for hacking 17 Swiss firms
Four alleged European hackers have been arrested in Phuket for deploying ransomware on the networks of 17 Swiss firms. The suspects are accused of causing significant damage and stealing $16 million in Bitcoins from 1,000 global victims.
·nationthailand.com·
Four alleged hackers arrested in Phuket for hacking 17 Swiss firms
stardom dreams, stalking devices and the secret conglomerate selling both
stardom dreams, stalking devices and the secret conglomerate selling both
people frequently reach out to me with companies to look into. usually it takes me about 10 minutes before i move on for one reason or another—it's not interesting for a story or has good security, for example. i didnt expect anything different when an acquaintance told me about Tracki, a self-proclaimed "world leader in GPS tracking" that they suspected could be used nefariously. at first glance, Tracki appeared to be a serious company, maybe even one that cared about security. we could never have guessed what was about to unfold before us. half a year into our investigation, we'd found it all: a hidden conglomerate posing as five independent companies, masked from governments and customers alike through the use of dozens of false identities, US letterbox companies, and an undeclared owner. a 90s phone sex scheme that, through targeting by one of hollywood's most notorious fixers, spiraled into a collection of almost a hundred domains advertising everything from online dating to sore throat remedies. a slew of device-assisted murder cases, on top of potential data breaches affecting almost 12 million users, ranging from federal government officials to literal infants. and most importantly, a little-known Snoop Dogg song. how in the world did we get here? starting our descent
·maia.crimew.gay·
stardom dreams, stalking devices and the secret conglomerate selling both
Switzerland now requires all government software to be open source
Switzerland now requires all government software to be open source
The United States remains reluctant to work with open source, but European countries are bolder. Several European countries are betting on open-source software. In the United States, eh, not so much. In the latest news from across the Atlantic, Switzerland has taken a major step forward with its "Federal Law on the Use of Electronic Means for the Fulfillment of Government Tasks" (EMBAG). This groundbreaking legislation mandates using open-source software (OSS) in the public sector.
·zdnet.com·
Switzerland now requires all government software to be open source
Brief technical analysis of the "Poseidon Stealer" malware
Brief technical analysis of the "Poseidon Stealer" malware
11.07.2024 - At the end of June 2024, cybercriminals spread the malware "Poseidon Stealer" in German-speaking Switzerland by email, using AGOV as a lure with the aim of infecting computers with the macOS operating system. The NCSC has now produced and published a brief technical analysis of the malware. #news
·ncsc.admin.ch·
Brief technical analysis of the "Poseidon Stealer" malware
Cyber Threats affecting "International Geneva"
Cyber Threats affecting "International Geneva"
In the heart of International Geneva, a diverse ecosystem thrives, housing 38 international organizations (IOs), 432 non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and several hundred associations active at an international level, all united by a shared mission: to make the world a place of peace and justice. NGOs are the unsung heroes, addressing armed conflicts, natural disasters, and humanitarian crises, championing human rights, and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Like many other organizations, NGOs heavily rely on technology, which is critical for projecting their activities globally in real time. Yet, in today’s digital landscape, this reality brings its own set of challenges.
·geneva.cyberpeace.ngo·
Cyber Threats affecting "International Geneva"
Ghost in the network
Ghost in the network
Our investigation shows how Fink has built a surveillance apparatus that he has put at the disposal of governments and companies around the world – including Israel’s Rayzone Group, a top-tier cyber intelligence company. Fink’s set-up is capable of exploiting loopholes in mobile phone connection protocols to track the location of phone users and even redirect their SMS messages to crack internet accounts.
·lighthousereports.com·
Ghost in the network