Arrest, Raids Tied to ‘U-Admin’ Phishing Kit

Cyber cops in Ukraine carried out an arrest and several raids last week in connection with the author of a U-Admin, a software package used to administer what’s being called “one of the world’s largest phishing services.” The operation was carried out in coordination with the FBI and authorities in Australia, which was particularly hard hit by phishing scams perpetrated by U-Admin customers. Continue reading Arrest, Raids Tied to ‘U-Admin’ Phishing Kit

Orcus RAT Author Charged in Malware Scheme

In July 2016, KrebsOnSecurity published a story identifying a Toronto man as the author of the Orcus RAT, a software product that’s been marketed on underground forums and used in countless malware attacks since its creation in 2015. This week, Canadian authorities criminally charged him with orchestrating an international malware scheme. Continue reading Orcus RAT Author Charged in Malware Scheme

“Hunted” schoolgirls’ nude images and personal info published online

The nonconsensual porn site targets particular high schools and regions. More than 2,000 images have been posted, some filled in with personal information to help identify victims. Continue reading “Hunted” schoolgirls’ nude images and personal info published online