Europol announces bust of “world’s biggest” dark web marketplace
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Russian cybercrime suspect arrested in $1m ransomware conspiracy
When ransomware hits, there are always 3 questions. How much? Did they pay? And the big one: How did the crooks get in? Continue reading Russian cybercrime suspect arrested in $1m ransomware conspiracy
GandCrab ransomware hacker arrested in Belarus
Suspect is alleged to have extorted more than 1000 people, mostly in India, US, Ukraine, UK, Germany, France, Italy and Russia. Continue reading GandCrab ransomware hacker arrested in Belarus
Twitter hack – three suspects charged in the US
Three people have been fingered for the recent Twitter hack in which 45 high-profle accounts were taken over. Continue reading Twitter hack – three suspects charged in the US
Apple iCloud “data dump” extortionist avoids prison
He claimed to have logins for millions of iCloud accounts, and told Apple he’d shut them all down unless he received a payoff. Continue reading Apple iCloud “data dump” extortionist avoids prison
Iranian hackers charged in the US for SamSam ransomware attacks
Two Iranians have been named in a US ransomware indictment – but given that they aren’t in the US, what happens next? Continue reading Iranian hackers charged in the US for SamSam ransomware attacks
“Bitcoins for cash in bags” trader gets 12 months in prison
This former stockbroker dealt with murky clients, including one she knew only as “David”, aka “Pirate Sh*t”. Continue reading “Bitcoins for cash in bags” trader gets 12 months in prison
‘In Fraud We Trust’ – Cybercrime org bust shows we’re fighting pros
A former FBI official says the Russian Infraud Organization was operated like a “dark-web cousin of major commercial marketplace sites.” Continue reading ‘In Fraud We Trust’ – Cybercrime org bust shows we’re fighting pros
Justice Department announces shut down of AlphaBay, Hansa dark markets
The dark web’s largest network of illegally trafficked narcotics, weapons and other illicit materials has been taken down by an international team of law enforcement officials. U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the shutdown of AlphaBay and Hansa in a Thursday press conference. AlphaBay abruptly went offline on July 5, while Hansa has been under the control of law enforcement since June 20. AlphaBay was primarily used by international criminals within what is known as the “Dark Web,”, websites only accessible to users who have masked their identity online through different tactics. AlphaBay and Hansa were among the prominent marketplaces on the dark web. “The dark net is not a place to hide,” Sessions said. The operation to take down the marketplaces involved collaboration from Thailand, The Netherlands, France, Germany, Lithuania, Canada, the UK and Europol, which officials touched on as a positive sign for the future of international cybercrime […]
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Justice by keylogger – the biter bit! [Chet Chat Podcast 250]
Here’s our latest security podcast – ransomware, bug hunting, keyloggers and a pair of cybercrime busts. Enjoy! Continue reading Justice by keylogger – the biter bit! [Chet Chat Podcast 250]