E.U. Authorities Crack Encryption of Massive Criminal and Murder Network

Four-year investigation shuts down EncroChat and busts 746 alleged criminals for planning murders, selling drugs and laundering money. Continue reading E.U. Authorities Crack Encryption of Massive Criminal and Murder Network

Contact Tracing Controversy, Fighting COVID-19 Criminal Activity

In episode 99 of our April monthly show: Apple and Google’s controversial efforts to create contact tracing technology, fighting COVID-19 criminal activity, and what the new normal means for startup companies. ** Show notes and links mentioned on… Continue reading Contact Tracing Controversy, Fighting COVID-19 Criminal Activity

The Home Security Episode – Locks, Doors, Cameras, and More!

In episode 89 of our monthly show Scott and Tom discuss everything you need to know about home security with physical security expert, Patrick McNeil. We delve deep into the world of locks, lock bumping, doors, windows, surveillance cameras, alarms, an… Continue reading The Home Security Episode – Locks, Doors, Cameras, and More!

Police crack encrypted chat service IronChat and read 258,000 messages from suspected criminals

Dutch police have revealed that they were able to spy on the communications of more than 100 suspected criminals, watching live as over a quarter of a million chat messages were exchanged. The encrypted messages were sent using IronChat, a supposedly s… Continue reading Police crack encrypted chat service IronChat and read 258,000 messages from suspected criminals

Internet Shortcut used in Necurs malspam campaign

The Necurs gang tries out a new trick to load malware and bypass security defenses.
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Free Report | Incredible Research Reveals Cybercrime’s Complex Economy

Ground-breaking study highlights emergence of Platform Criminality Cybercriminal profits are linked to drug production, human trafficking and terrorism We’ll be talking a lot more about this research in the weeks to come. Get your copy of the fre… Continue reading Free Report | Incredible Research Reveals Cybercrime’s Complex Economy

Sex, Drugs and Toilet Rolls: How Cybercriminals Spend Their Money (infographic)

We conducted an independent, academic study into how much money cybercriminals are earning and what they spend it on. The findings are part of a larger eleven-month study titled Into the Web of Profit, sponsored by Bromium. The report is free… Continue reading Sex, Drugs and Toilet Rolls: How Cybercriminals Spend Their Money (infographic)

Tax Free Criminal Cyber Profits Reveal Economic Hierarchy

We conducted an independent, academic study into how much money cybercriminals are earning and what they spend it on. The findings are part of a larger eleven-month study titled Into the Web of Profit, sponsored by Bromium. The report is free and you c… Continue reading Tax Free Criminal Cyber Profits Reveal Economic Hierarchy

Massive DDoS attack washes over GitHub

We take a look at the colossal DDoS attack on GitHub, the largest-ever on record. How did threat actors do it, and what can companies do to protect against it?
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Nation States and Criminals Silencing the Fourth Estate

Just a few days ago we saw the brutal murder of 77-year-old Carlos Dominguez in the city of Nuevo Laredo, Mexico. His death is believed to have been at the hands of the drug cartels. Dominguez was an independent political journalist for the Tamaulipas … Continue reading Nation States and Criminals Silencing the Fourth Estate