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 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 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 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
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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FBI: Cybercrime Losses Neared $21 Billion in 2025 2026-04-08 at 17:32 By Ionut Arghire The FBI received over 1 million complaints of malicious activity in 2025, with investment, BEC, and tech support scams causing the highest losses. The post FBI: Cybercrime Losses Neared $21 Billion in 2025 appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an
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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 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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Cybercriminals move deeper into networks, hiding in edge infrastructure 2026-04-08 at 08:12 By Sinisa Markovic Attack activity is moving toward infrastructure outside endpoint visibility. Proxy networks support a wide range of operations, edge devices serve as initial access points, and GenAI speeds up how attackers assemble and rebuild their tooling. Lumen’s 2026 Threatscape Report describes
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Cybercrime losses break the $20 billion mark 2026-04-07 at 22:03 By Sinisa Markovic Online crime continues to generate rising financial losses, with totals reaching $20.877 billion in 2025. The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) report shows a 26% increase in total reported losses from the previous year. (Source: FBI) More than one million complaints
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German Police Unmask REvil Ransomware Leader 2026-04-07 at 12:55 By Ionut Arghire Shchukin is accused of extorting more than $2 million as the head of the GandCrab and REvil ransomware operations. The post German Police Unmask REvil Ransomware Leader appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source
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North Korean Hackers Drain $285 Million From Drift in 10 Seconds 2026-04-03 at 14:30 By Ionut Arghire The attackers prepared infrastructure and multiple nonce-based transactions, took over an admin key, and drained five vaults. The post North Korean Hackers Drain $285 Million From Drift in 10 Seconds appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an
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DarkSword exploit forces Apple to loosen its patching policy 2026-04-02 at 14:46 By Sinisa Markovic Apple has extended security updates to a wider range of devices still running iOS 18, aiming to protect users from the DarkSword exploit kit. This is not the first time Apple has backported fixes for older devices based on vulnerability
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