The U.K. National Crime Agency (NCA) on Tuesday confirmed that it obtained LockBit’s source code as well as intelligence pertaining to its activities and their affiliates as part of a dedicated task force called Operation Cronos. “Some of the data on…
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NCA’s LockBit Takedown: Source Code, Arrests and Recovery Tool Revealed
By Waqas To date, the LockBit ransomware gang targeted over 2,000 victims and received more than $120 million in ransom payments. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: NCA’s LockBit Takedown: Source Code, Arrests and Recovery Tool…
Meta Unveils 8 Spyware Companies Targeting iOS, Android, & Windows Devices
Spyware firms target iOS, Android, and Windows devices due to their widespread usage, making them lucrative targets for gathering sensitive information. Each platform offers unique exploitation opportunities, with iOS and Android dominating the mobile market, while Windows remains a primary…
The Notorious Lockbit Ransomware Gang Has Been Disrupted by Law Enforcement
LockBit’s website, infrastructure, and data have been seized by law enforcement—striking a huge blow against one of the world’s most prolific ransomware groups. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Notorious Lockbit Ransomware Gang…
Astaroth, Mekotio & Ousaban abusing Google Cloud Run in LATAM-focused malware campaigns
Google Cloud Run is currently being abused in high-volume malware distribution campaigns, spreading several banking trojans such as Astaroth (aka Guildma), Mekotio and Ousaban to targets across Latin America and Europe. The volume of emails associated with these campaigns has…
Lockbit: How A Global Police Operation Just Took Down a Notorious Ransomware Gang
LockBit’s website, infrastructure, and data have been seized by law enforcement—striking a huge blow against one of the world’s most prolific ransomware groups. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Lockbit: How A Global Police…
Meeting Financial Regulatory Requirements with Duo Multi-Factor Authentication
With its ease of integration and adherence to standards-based protocols, Duo has become the go-to MFA platform for thousands of financial institutions, ensuring that the security of their systems does not impede accessibility nor compromise the user experience. This article…
Initial Ransomware Demands Jump 20% to $600,000 in 2023
Arctic Wolf found that the median ransomware demand was $600,000 in 2023, a 20% rise on the previous year This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Initial Ransomware Demands Jump 20% to $600,000 in 2023
Xpeng To Hire 4,000 Staff Amidst EV ‘Bloodbath’
Guangzhou EV maker Xpeng to hire 4,000 staff and splurge on AI development as it expects ‘bloodbath’ in China EV market This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Xpeng To Hire 4,000 Staff Amidst EV…
China’s SMIC, Huawei Amongst Top Gov’t Funding Recipients
SMIC, Huawei amongst China’s top government funding recipients this year as country continues efforts to develop advanced chips This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: China’s SMIC, Huawei Amongst Top Gov’t Funding Recipients
Microsoft Is Spying on Users of Its AI Tools
Microsoft announced that it caught Chinese, Russian, and Iranian hackers using its AI tools—presumably coding tools—to improve their hacking abilities. From their report: In collaboration with OpenAI, we are sharing threat intelligence showing detected state affiliated adversaries—tracked as Forest Blizzard,…
Anatsa Android Banking Trojan Continues to Spread via Google Play
Recent Anatsa Android banking trojan attacks have become more targeted, showing an evolution in tactics. The post Anatsa Android Banking Trojan Continues to Spread via Google Play appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed…
Law Enforcement Hacks LockBit Ransomware, Delivers Major Blow to Operation
The LockBit ransomware operation has been severely disrupted by an international law enforcement operation resulting in server seizures and arrests. The post Law Enforcement Hacks LockBit Ransomware, Delivers Major Blow to Operation appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
Automating Threat Detection and Response
Security team time is precious, and automating threat detection and response is the only efficient way to stay ahead of a breach Cybersecurity has become more complex and frenetic than ever before. Cyber threats are constantly evolving, as well-funded and…
LockBit takedown: Infrastructure disrupted, criminals arrested, decryption keys recovered
In the wake of yesterday’s surprise law enforcement takeover of LockBit’s leak site, the UK National Crime Agency (NCA) and Europol have shared more information about the extent of the takedown. “Today, after infiltrating the group’s network, the NCA has…
Exploring Data Privacy and Security in B2B Gaming Data
By Waqas The gaming industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, propelled by technological advancements and shifting consumer preferences. As the paradigm… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Exploring Data Privacy and Security in B2B Gaming Data This…
Authorities disrupt operations of notorious LockBit ransomware gang
A coalition of international law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and the U.K.’s National Crime Agency, have disrupted the operations of the prolific LockBit ransomware gang. LockBit’s dark web leak site — where the group publicly lists its victims and…
Outsmarting PayPal Scammers to Keep Your Cash Safe
Over the years, PayPal has earned a reputation for being a secure and easy way to send and receive money. However, no payment system is entirely immune to scams , and cybercriminals often exploit these platforms due to their widespread…
Raccoon Infostealer operator extradited to the United States
A Ukrainian national that is being accused of operating the Raccoon Infostealer in a Malware-as-a-Service has been extradited to the US. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Raccoon Infostealer operator extradited to the United States
Malvertising: This cyberthreat isn’t on the dark web, it’s on Google
Malvertising made a resurgence in 2023, with cybercriminals creating malicious ads and websites imitating Amazon, TradingView, and Rufus. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Malvertising: This cyberthreat isn’t on the dark web, it’s on Google