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Darknet Drug Marketplace Piilopuoti Shut Down by Law Enforcement: A Blow to the Illicit Online Trade

Emma Thompson1 year ago09 mins

Cybercrime Tor-Based Drug Marketplace Piilopuoti Shut Down by Law Enforcement Introduction Finnish authorities, in collaboration with Europol and private cybersecurity companies, have successfully shut down Piilopuoti, a drugs marketplace operating on the Tor network since May 2022. The Tor network, known for its anonymity and privacy features, is often used by cybercriminals for illegal activities…

Global Cybercrime dealt a major blow as FBI and European partners seize major malware network

Nguyen Michael1 year ago09 mins

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,…

Unveiling the African Cybercrime Network: Law Enforcement Takes Down Operations

Morgan Sarah1 year ago010 mins

Interpol and Afripol Arrest 14 Suspected Cybercriminals in Africa In a major joint operation, Interpol and Afripol have arrested 14 suspected cybercriminals and shut down thousands of suspicious computer networks across 25 African countries. The operation, called Africa Cyber Surge II, was launched in April and aimed to combat the surge in cybercrime taking place…

The Fall of EncroChat: How a Major Criminal Bust Led to Thousands of Arrests and Millions Seized

Patel Maya1 year ago011 mins

API Security Testing for Dummies: The Importance of Preventing Breaches and Ensuring Secure Code With the rise of technology and the ever-increasing reliance on digital systems, the field of cybersecurity has become paramount in safeguarding individuals and organizations from potential breaches. In recent years, API security has emerged as a crucial area of focus, given…

Law Enforcement Cracks Down on LockBit Ransomware Ring, Unveiling $91M Extortion Streak

Emma Thompson1 year ago08 mins

US Department of Justice Charges Russian National for LockBit Ransomware Attacks Background: The US Department of Justice (DoJ) announced the arrest and charging of Russian national Ruslan Magomedovich Astamirov for his alleged involvement as an affiliate for the LockBit ransomware. Astamirov is accused of directly executing at least five attacks between August 2020 and March…

The Implications of Catching a Hacker: Analysis of the Wisconsin Man Case

Patel Maya2 years ago05 mins

Wisconsin Man Charged with Hacking Sports Betting Accounts The Allegations On Thursday, May 18, 2023, Joseph Garrison, an 18-year-old from Wisconsin, surrendered himself to authorities in New York and was charged in a plot to hack and steal roughly $600,000 from 1,600 accounts on an unnamed sports betting site. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the…

US-Europe Law Enforcement Coordination Yields 300 Arrests in Dark Web Drug Crackdown

Nguyen Michael2 years ago06 mins

Nearly 300 Arrested in US-Europe Dark Web Drug Bust A continent-wide crackdown led by US, British, Brazilian, and European law enforcement agencies has dismantled a major “dark web” drugs marketplace. The operation called SpecTor helped net almost a tonne of drugs and 117 firearms and arrest 288 suspects involved in buying or selling drugs. It…