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Andrei Tarasov: Inside the Journey of a Russian Hacker on the FBI’s Most Wanted List

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Andrei Tarasov: Inside the Journey of a Russian Hacker on the FBI’s Most Wanted List 2025-05-16 at 02:06 By Kevin Townsend Once a key figure in the Angler exploit kit underworld, Tarasov’s life has unraveled into detention, paranoia, and an unwanted return to the Russia he publicly despised. The post Andrei Tarasov: Inside the Journey […]

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Coinbase suffers data breach, gets extorted (but won’t pay)

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Coinbase suffers data breach, gets extorted (but won’t pay) 2025-05-15 at 17:35 By Zeljka Zorz Cryptocurrency exchange platform Coinbase has suffered a breach, which resulted in attackers acquiring customers’ data that can help them mount social engineering attacks, the company confirmed today by filing a report with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The

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Kosovar Administrator of Cybercrime Marketplace Extradited to US

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Kosovar Administrator of Cybercrime Marketplace Extradited to US 2025-05-14 at 15:17 By Ionut Arghire Kosovo citizen Liridon Masurica has appeared in a US court, facing charges for his role in operating the cybercrime marketplace BlackDB.cc. The post Kosovar Administrator of Cybercrime Marketplace Extradited to US appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from

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Ransomware spreads faster, not smarter

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Ransomware spreads faster, not smarter 2025-05-14 at 07:00 By Help Net Security The fall of two of the most dominant ransomware syndicates, LockBit and AlphV, triggered a power vacuum across the cybercriminal landscape, acccording to a Black Kite survey. In their place, dozens of new actors emerged, many of them lacking the infrastructure, discipline, or

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Fake AI platforms deliver malware diguised as video content

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Fake AI platforms deliver malware diguised as video content 2025-05-09 at 16:53 By Zeljka Zorz A clever malware campaign delivering the novel Noodlophile malware is targeting creators and small businesses looking to enhance their productivity with AI tools. But, in an unusual twist, the threat actors are not disguising the malware as legitimate software, but

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LockBit hacked: What does the leaked data show?

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LockBit hacked: What does the leaked data show? 2025-05-09 at 14:33 By Zeljka Zorz The affiliate panel of the infamous LockBit Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) group has been hacked and defaced, showing a link to a MySQL database dump ostensibly containing leaked data relating to the group’s operations: The defaced dark web affiliate panel (Source: Help Net

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Masimo Manufacturing Facilities Hit by Cyberattack

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Masimo Manufacturing Facilities Hit by Cyberattack 2025-05-08 at 10:32 By Eduard Kovacs Health technology and consumer electronics firm Masimo detected unauthorized activity on its network in late April. The post Masimo Manufacturing Facilities Hit by Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source React to this headline:

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Wave of tech layoffs leads to more job scams

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Wave of tech layoffs leads to more job scams 2025-05-08 at 08:06 By Sinisa Markovic The tech industry is experiencing significant layoffs, leaving thousands of IT and cybersecurity professionals in search of new employment opportunities. Unfortunately, as these individuals search for new opportunities, scammers are actively preying on them. Losing a job, especially when you

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Digital welfare fraud: ALTSRUS syndicate exploits the financially vulnerable

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Digital welfare fraud: ALTSRUS syndicate exploits the financially vulnerable 2025-05-07 at 09:46 By Mirko Zorz A new report from bot defense firm Kasada has exposed the growing threat of ALTSRUS, a fraud syndicate targeting some of the most vulnerable corners of the digital economy. Researchers revealed how the group has scaled its operations to steal

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US Charges Yemeni Man for Black Kingdom Ransomware Attacks

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US Charges Yemeni Man for Black Kingdom Ransomware Attacks 2025-05-06 at 15:39 By Eduard Kovacs Rami Khaled Ahmed, a 36-year-old from Yemen, has been charged for launching ransomware attacks between 2021 and 2023. The post US Charges Yemeni Man for Black Kingdom Ransomware Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek

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How cybercriminals exploit psychological triggers in social engineering attacks

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How cybercriminals exploit psychological triggers in social engineering attacks 2025-05-06 at 08:03 By Sinisa Markovic Most attacks don’t start with malware; they begin with a message that seems completely normal, whether it comes through email, a phone call, or a chat, and that is exactly what makes them so effective. These threats rely on psychological

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Man Admits Hacking Disney and Leaking Data Disguised as Hacktivist

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Man Admits Hacking Disney and Leaking Data Disguised as Hacktivist 2025-05-05 at 14:48 By Eduard Kovacs A 25-year-old has admitted hacking Disney systems and leaking data under the guise of a hacktivist collective named NullBulge. The post Man Admits Hacking Disney and Leaking Data Disguised as Hacktivist appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an

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UK Retailers Co-op, Harrods and M&S Struggle With Cyberattacks

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UK Retailers Co-op, Harrods and M&S Struggle With Cyberattacks 2025-05-02 at 14:05 By Ionut Arghire Major UK retailers Co-op, Harrods, and M&S are scrambling to restore services that were affected by cyberattacks. The post UK Retailers Co-op, Harrods and M&S Struggle With Cyberattacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View

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Ukrainian Nefilim Ransomware Affiliate Extradited to US

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Ukrainian Nefilim Ransomware Affiliate Extradited to US 2025-05-02 at 11:33 By Ionut Arghire Ukrainian national Artem Stryzhak was extradited to the US and charged with using Nefilim ransomware in attacks on large businesses. The post Ukrainian Nefilim Ransomware Affiliate Extradited to US appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original

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AI and automation shift the cybersecurity balance toward attackers

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AI and automation shift the cybersecurity balance toward attackers 2025-05-02 at 09:02 By Help Net Security Threat actors are increasingly harnessing automation, commoditized tools, and AI to systematically erode the traditional advantages held by defenders, according to Fortinet. The post AI and automation shift the cybersecurity balance toward attackers appeared first on Help Net Security.

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DDoS attacks jump 358% compared to last year

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DDoS attacks jump 358% compared to last year 2025-04-29 at 08:04 By Mirko Zorz Cloudflare says it mitigated 20.5 million DDoS attacks in the first quarter of 2025. This is a 358% increase compared to the same time last year. Their Q1 2025 DDoS report highlights a rise in the number and size of attacks,

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FBI: Cybercrime Losses Surpassed $16.6 Billion in 2024

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FBI: Cybercrime Losses Surpassed $16.6 Billion in 2024 2025-04-24 at 13:19 By Ionut Arghire The FBI received roughly 860,000 complaints of malicious activity in 2024, with reported losses exceeding $16.6 billion. The post FBI: Cybercrime Losses Surpassed $16.6 Billion in 2024 appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source

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Cyberattack Hits British Retailer Marks & Spencer

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Cyberattack Hits British Retailer Marks & Spencer 2025-04-23 at 13:35 By Ionut Arghire British retailer Marks & Spencer has been experiencing certain service disruptions after falling victim to a cyberattack. The post Cyberattack Hits British Retailer Marks & Spencer appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source React to

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Phishing emails delivering infostealers surge 84%

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Phishing emails delivering infostealers surge 84% 2025-04-23 at 07:31 By Help Net Security Cybercriminals continued to shift to stealthier tactics, with lower-profile credential theft spiking, while ransomware attacks on enterprises declined, according to IBM. Researchers observed an 84% increase in emails delivering infostealers in 2024 compared to the prior year, a method threat actors relied

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