DOJ, Microsoft seize more than 100 domains used by the FSB
The simultaneous actions targeted the Star Blizzard espionage operation, which targeted government and civil society around the world.
Germany seizes 47 crypto exchanges tied to ‘underground economy’
German authorities sent a loud and clear message to criminal users of the exchanges: We found their servers and have your data — see you soon.
Criminal phishing network resulting in over 480 000 victims worldwide busted in Spain and Latin America | Europol
Investigators reported 483 000 victims worldwide, who had attempted to regain access to their phones and been phished in the process. The victims are mainly Spanish-speaking nationals from European, North American and South American countries.The successful operation took place thanks to international cooperation between law enforcement and judiciary authorities from Spain, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.The action week took...
Vanir Ransomware Group onion site seized by German law enforcement
Threat actors called Vanir Ransomware Group posted a few listings in July. Tonight, however, their onion site has a seized message: ” THIS HIDDEN SITE HAS BEEN SEIZED by the State Bureau of Investigation Baden-Württemberg as a part of a law enforcement action taken against Vanir Ransomware Group “
U.S. Seizes 32 Pro-Russian Propaganda Domains in Major Disinformation Crackdown
U.S. seizes 32 Russian propaganda domains influencing U.S. elections, targets Kremlin-backed disinformation efforts.
Feds seize Radar/Dispossessor ransomware gang servers in US and Europe
The agency said at least 43 companies have been attacked by the group in the U.S., South America, India, Europe, the United Arab Emirates, and elsewhere.
Popular Cyber Crime Forum Breach Forums Seized by Police
The cybercrime and hacker forum Breach Forums has been seized by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Department of Justice.
Police seized Crimemarket, the largest German-speaking cybercrime marketplace
German police seized the largest German-speaking cybercrime marketplace Crimemarket and arrested one of its operators.
LockBit ransomware gang disrupted by international law enforcement operation
LockBit — the most prolific ransomware group in the world — had its website seized Monday as part of an international law enforcement operation that involved the U.K.’s National Crime Agency, the FBI, Europol and several international police agencies.
Troy Hunt: Seized Genesis Market Data is Now Searchable in Have I Been Pwned, Courtesy of the FBI and "Operation Cookie Monster"
A quick summary first before the details: This week, the FBI in cooperation with international law enforcement partners took down a notorious marketplace trading in stolen identity data in an effort they've named "Operation Cookie Monster". They've provided millions of impacted email addresses and passwords to Have I Been Pwned
German Police Raid DDoS-Friendly Host ‘FlyHosting
Authorities in Germany this week seized Internet servers that powered FlyHosting, a dark web service that catered to cybercriminals operating DDoS-for-hire services. Fly Hosting first advertised on cybercrime forums in November 2022, saying it was a Germany-based hosting firm that…
Justice Department seizes $500K from North Korean hackers who targeted US medical organizations
The US Justice Department seized approximately half a million dollars that North Korean government-backed hackers had either extorted from US health care organizations or used to launder ransom payments, deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said Tuesday as she touted an aggressive US strategy to claw back money for victims of ransomware attacks.
Troy Hunt: Seized Genesis Market Data is Now Searchable in Have I Been Pwned, Courtesy of the FBI and "Operation Cookie Monster"
A quick summary first before the details: This week, the FBI in cooperation with international law enforcement partners took down a notorious marketplace trading in stolen identity data in an effort they've named "Operation Cookie Monster". They've provided millions of impacted email addresses and passwords to Have I Been Pwned
German Police Raid DDoS-Friendly Host ‘FlyHosting
Authorities in Germany this week seized Internet servers that powered FlyHosting, a dark web service that catered to cybercriminals operating DDoS-for-hire services. Fly Hosting first advertised on cybercrime forums in November 2022, saying it was a Germany-based hosting firm that…
Justice Department seizes $500K from North Korean hackers who targeted US medical organizations
The US Justice Department seized approximately half a million dollars that North Korean government-backed hackers had either extorted from US health care organizations or used to launder ransom payments, deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said Tuesday as she touted an aggressive US strategy to claw back money for victims of ransomware attacks.
Justice Department seizes $500K from North Korean hackers who targeted US medical organizations
The US Justice Department seized approximately half a million dollars that North Korean government-backed hackers had either extorted from US health care organizations or used to launder ransom payments, deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said Tuesday as she touted an aggressive US strategy to claw back money for victims of ransomware attacks.