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International Law Enforcement Collaboration Leads to Arrest of Ragnar Locker Ransomware Developer An Introduction to the Case Law enforcement agencies from 11 different countries have successfully arrested a suspected developer of the notorious Ragnar Locker ransomware group. The arrest took place in Paris as part of a coordinated effort to dismantle the cybercrime infrastructure of…
Fraud & Identity Theft Former Security Engineer Arrested for $9 Million Crypto Exchange Hack July 11, 2023 The US Department of Justice announced today the arrest of Shakeeb Ahmed, a former security engineer, on charges related to the defrauding of a decentralized cryptocurrency exchange in 2022. Ahmed, 34, of New York, has been charged with…
Cybersecurity Threat: Former Contractor Employee Charged for Hacking California Water Treatment Facility In a recent cybersecurity incident, a former contractor employee has been charged with unauthorized access to the systems of a water treatment facility in California. The suspect, Rambler Gallo, allegedly used software that he installed during his time of employment to gain remote…
# Cybercrime Interpol: Key Member of Major Cybercrime Group Arrested in Africa ## Introduction On July 6, 2023, Interpol made a significant announcement regarding the arrest of a suspected senior member of a major cybercrime group known as Opera1er. This French-speaking group, also known as Common Raven, Desktop-Group, and NXSMS, has been involved in numerous…
UK Hacker Busted in Spain Gets 5 Years Over Twitter Hack and More The Notorious Twitter Hack The infamous Twitter hack of July 2020, where a small group of cybercriminals took control of high-profile accounts and used them to promote a cryptocurrency fraud, has finally led to a conviction. Joseph O’Connor, a 21-year-old hacker from…
API Security Testing for Dummies API Security Testing for Dummies Understanding the Current State of Cybersecurity In today’s interconnected digital world, where data breaches and cybercrime are becoming increasingly prevalent, organizations need to prioritize the security of their systems and data. The threat landscape is constantly evolving, with cybercriminals developing sophisticated techniques to exploit potential…
Russian National Arrested in Arizona, Charged for Alleged Role in LockBit Ransomware Attacks The Arrest Federal law enforcement officials have arrested a Russian national, Ruslan Magomedovich Astamirov, in Arizona on charges related to his participation in multiple LockBit ransomware attacks against victims in the U.S., Asia, Europe, and Africa. The arrest comes after the Department…
In an age of digital interconnectedness, cybersecurity has become paramount. With the increase in cybercrime incidents worldwide and the constant threat of data breaches looming over businesses, it’s important for companies to take a proactive approach in protecting their networks and sensitive information. In light of this, many companies have turned towards network security platforms…