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Democratizing the Cybercrime Landscape: The Rise of SapphireStealer Introduction The world of cybercrime is constantly evolving, and one recent phenomenon that is causing concern among cybersecurity experts is the rise of an open source infostealer called “SapphireStealer.” This malware, initially published by a Russian hacker named Roman Maslov, has quickly gained popularity among cybercriminals due…
Cybercriminals Targeting Airbnb Accounts for Fraud on the Dark Web In recent months, cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a disturbing trend: cybercriminals are increasingly targeting Airbnb accounts for fraud on the Dark Web. These malicious actors are using various tactics, including phishing, stealer malware, and stolen cookies, to gain unauthorized access to Airbnb accounts. Once gaining…
Major Malware Network Seized in Multi-National Operation In a significant blow to global cybercrime, the FBI and its European partners have infiltrated and seized control of a major malware network that has been operating for more than 15 years. This network, known as Qakbot, has been used to commit a wide range of online crimes,…
Fraud & Identity Theft Operation ‘Duck Hunt’: Qakbot Malware Disrupted, $8.6 Million in Cryptocurrency Seized Overview In a major cybercrime operation, law enforcement authorities have successfully dismantled the Qakbot cybercrime operation, which infected over 700,000 computers worldwide with ransomware and financial fraud attacks. The operation, dubbed “Duck Hunt,” involved the takeover of the Qakbot infrastructure…
Cleaning and Standardizing Business Data: A Key to Amplifying AI/ML Threat Detection The Importance of Data in Cybersecurity In today’s interconnected world, where cyber threats continue to grow in sophistication and scale, businesses must prioritize cybersecurity measures to safeguard their sensitive data and infrastructure. One of the most effective ways to detect and mitigate these…
Cybercrime: UN Warns Hundreds of Thousands in Southeast Asia Roped Into Online Scams The Scope of the Problem A new report from the United Nations (UN) highlights the alarming rise of cybercrime scams in Southeast Asia, where criminal gangs have forced hundreds of thousands of people into participating in unlawful online scam operations. These scams…
Cybercrime: UN Warns Hundreds of Thousands in Southeast Asia Roped Into Online Scams The Scope of the Issue A new report from the Office of the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights reveals the troubling extent of cybercrime scams in Southeast Asia. Criminal gangs have forced hundreds of thousands of people into participating in unlawful…
Cybercrime Crackdown in Africa: Authorities Arrest Suspects and Disrupt Cyber Networks As part of a four-month operation called Africa Cyber Surge II, Interpol and Afripol have collaborated to crack down on cybercrime in 25 African countries. The operation has resulted in the arrest of 14 suspects and the disruption of thousands of suspicious cyber networks…
Cybercrime UK Court Concludes Teenager Behind Huge Hacking Campaign Background A UK court has recently concluded a case involving a teenager responsible for a hacking campaign that resulted in one of the biggest breaches in the video game industry’s history. Arion Kurtaj, an 18-year-old who was described by the prosecution as one of the “key…
Cybercrime: FBI Finds 1,580 Bitcoin in Crypto Wallets Linked to North Korean Hackers Introduction The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has recently revealed information about six cryptocurrency wallets allegedly operated by North Korean hackers. These wallets are believed to contain approximately 1,580 Bitcoin that were likely stolen in various cyber heists. The FBI has flagged…