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A single platform powers SIM farm proxy networks across 17 countries

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A single platform powers SIM farm proxy networks across 17 countries 2026-04-21 at 12:30 By Mirko Zorz Racks of phones and 4G modems, connected to carrier networks and rented out as commercial mobile proxy services, are operating across at least 94 locations in 17 countries. An investigation by infrastructure intelligence firm Infrawatch traced a large […]

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NGate NFC malware targets Android users through trojanized payment app

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NGate NFC malware targets Android users through trojanized payment app 2026-04-21 at 12:00 By Mirko Zorz NFC-based payment fraud is expanding geographically and operationally. A campaign active since November 2025 is targeting Android users in Brazil using a new variant of the NGate malware family, this time embedded in a trojanized version of HandyPay, a

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British Scattered Spider Hacker Pleads Guilty in the US

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British Scattered Spider Hacker Pleads Guilty in the US 2026-04-20 at 17:03 By Ionut Arghire Tyler Buchanan admitted in court to hacking into various companies, defrauding them, and stealing cryptocurrency from multiple individuals. The post British Scattered Spider Hacker Pleads Guilty in the US appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek

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Bluesky Disrupted by Sophisticated DDoS Attack

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Bluesky Disrupted by Sophisticated DDoS Attack 2026-04-20 at 14:37 By Eduard Kovacs A pro-Iran hacker group has taken credit for the attack on Bluesky, which appears to have lasted 24 hours.  The post Bluesky Disrupted by Sophisticated DDoS Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source

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Two North Korean IT Worker Scheme Facilitators Jailed in the US

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Two North Korean IT Worker Scheme Facilitators Jailed in the US 2026-04-17 at 14:32 By Ionut Arghire Kejia Wang and Zhenxing Wang compromised the identities of dozens of US persons to help land jobs at over 100 companies. The post Two North Korean IT Worker Scheme Facilitators Jailed in the US appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Google wipes out 602 million scam ads with Gemini on duty

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Google wipes out 602 million scam ads with Gemini on duty 2026-04-17 at 13:59 By Sinisa Markovic Google claims that its security teams work around the clock using its Gemini AI models to detect and stop harmful ads. “Bad actors are using generative AI to create deceptive ads at scale, and Gemini helps us detect

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Another DraftKings Hacker Sentenced to Prison

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Another DraftKings Hacker Sentenced to Prison 2026-04-17 at 13:45 By Eduard Kovacs Kamerin Stokes sold stolen credentials through an online marketplace even after pleading guilty to his role in the DraftKings attack.  The post Another DraftKings Hacker Sentenced to Prison appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source

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53 DDoS Domains Taken Down by Law Enforcement

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53 DDoS Domains Taken Down by Law Enforcement 2026-04-17 at 10:11 By Ionut Arghire Authorities in 21 countries participated in a coordinated action against DDoS-for-hire services. The post 53 DDoS Domains Taken Down by Law Enforcement appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source

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Cargo theft malware actor spent a month inside a decoy network before researchers pulled the plug

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Cargo theft malware actor spent a month inside a decoy network before researchers pulled the plug 2026-04-16 at 13:34 By Mirko Zorz Proofpoint researchers executed a malicious payload from a threat actor known to target trucking and logistics companies in late February 2026, doing so inside a decoy environment. The environment stayed compromised for more

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W3LL phishing service sold for $500 dismantled by the FBI

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W3LL phishing service sold for $500 dismantled by the FBI 2026-04-14 at 18:15 By Sinisa Markovic The W3LL phishing kit, a cybercrime tool used to impersonate legitimate login pages and steal usernames and passwords, has been dismantled by the FBI and Indonesian law enforcement authorities. Officials estimate the operation was tied to more than $20

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Basic-Fit hack compromises data of up to 1 million members

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Basic-Fit hack compromises data of up to 1 million members 2026-04-14 at 16:21 By Sinisa Markovic Basic-Fit, a European gym chain, disclosed that hackers breached one of its internal systems, exposing members’ personal data in several countries. The company operates more than 2,150 clubs in 12 countries under two brands, with more than 5.8 million

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Triad Nexus Evades Sanctions to Fuel Cybercrime

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Triad Nexus Evades Sanctions to Fuel Cybercrime 2026-04-14 at 14:28 By Ionut Arghire The sprawling cybercrime operation abuses major providers to prevent takedowns and distance itself from sanctions. The post Triad Nexus Evades Sanctions to Fuel Cybercrime appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source

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$12 million frozen, 20,000 victims identified in crypto scam crackdown

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$12 million frozen, 20,000 victims identified in crypto scam crackdown 2026-04-13 at 15:44 By Sinisa Markovic More than $12 million has been frozen, and over 20,000 victims have been identified in an international law enforcement operation targeting cryptocurrency and investment scammers. Authorities also uncovered more than $45 million in suspected cryptocurrency fraud losses worldwide. One

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International Operation Targets Multimillion-Dollar Crypto Theft Schemes

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International Operation Targets Multimillion-Dollar Crypto Theft Schemes 2026-04-13 at 15:44 By Eduard Kovacs Law enforcement in the US, UK and Canada identified more than $45 million in cryptocurrency and froze $12 million. The post International Operation Targets Multimillion-Dollar Crypto Theft Schemes appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source

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Seized VerifTools servers expose 915,655 fake IDs, 8 arrested

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Seized VerifTools servers expose 915,655 fake IDs, 8 arrested 2026-04-13 at 13:22 By Anamarija Pogorelec On April 7 and 8, Dutch police arrested eight suspects in a nationwide operation targeting users of the VerifTools platform as part of an identity fraud investigation. The suspects, all men aged 20 to 34, are accused of identity fraud,

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Google Warns of New Campaign Targeting BPOs to Steal Corporate Data

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Google Warns of New Campaign Targeting BPOs to Steal Corporate Data 2026-04-09 at 14:23 By Ionut Arghire Tracked as UNC6783, the threat actor is likely linked to Mr. Raccoon, the hacker behind the alleged theft of Adobe data from a BPO. The post Google Warns of New Campaign Targeting BPOs to Steal Corporate Data appeared

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$3.6 Million Stolen in Bitcoin Depot Hack

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$3.6 Million Stolen in Bitcoin Depot Hack 2026-04-09 at 10:07 By Eduard Kovacs A hacker transferred more than 50 bitcoin from the Bitcoin ATM operator’s wallets after stealing credentials.  The post $3.6 Million Stolen in Bitcoin Depot Hack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source

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Massachusetts Hospital Diverts Ambulances as Cyberattack Causes Disruption 

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Massachusetts Hospital Diverts Ambulances as Cyberattack Causes Disruption  2026-04-08 at 15:45 By Eduard Kovacs Signature Healthcare was forced to cancel some services, and pharmacies are unable to fill prescriptions due to the hacker attack. The post Massachusetts Hospital Diverts Ambulances as Cyberattack Causes Disruption  appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek

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Chaos malware expands from routers to Linux cloud servers

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Chaos malware expands from routers to Linux cloud servers 2026-04-08 at 12:47 By Mirko Zorz Chaos, Go-based malware first documented by Lumen’s Black Lotus Labs, has historically targeted routers and edge devices. A new variant observed in March 2026 shows the malware operating against misconfigured Linux cloud servers, a category of infrastructure the botnet had

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