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DoppelPaymer initially began to add victims to its ever-growing list in June 2019. For a relative newcomer to the ransomware scene, it has made a name for itself by targeting larger organizations as well as managed service providers (MSPs) to gain acc… Continue reading DoppelPaymer: New, Trendy and Dangerous
Researchers wonder if a recent “amateur spam” campaign by the once-prevalant malware distribution botnet is a sign of trojans looking to other infection paths. Continue reading As Necurs Botnet Falls from Grace, Emotet Rises
The U.S. Justice Department this month offered a $5 million bounty for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a Russian man indicted for allegedly orchestrating a vast, international cybercrime network that called itself “Evil Corp” and stole roughly $100 million from businesses and consumers. As it happens, for several years KrebsOnSecurity closely monitored the day-to-day communications and activities of the accused and his accomplices. What follows is an insider’s look at the back-end operations of this gang. Continue reading Inside ‘Evil Corp,’ a $100M Cybercrime Menace
We’re joined by special guest Jamie Bartlett of “The Missing Cryptoqueen” podcast in this bumper episode where we discuss his investigation into the OneCoin cryptocurrency scam, the Russian cybercriminals behind Evil Corp, and the mys… Continue reading Smashing Security #158: The man behind The Missing Cryptoqueen
Know where Maksim “Aqua” Yakubets is? Can you pry him out of Russia and his Lamborghinis? The biggest ever cybercrook reward awaits! Continue reading $5m bounty set on the alleged head of Evil Corp banking Trojan group
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced that the State Department, in partnership with the FBI, have set a reward of up to $5 million for information that can lead to the arrest and conviction of two Russian hackers. Maksim V. Yakubets, 32, and Ig… Continue reading FBI announces $5 million bounty for information on Russian hackers behind Dridex attacks
Authorities cracked down on cybercrime group Evil Corp. with sanctions and charges against its leader, known for his lavish lifestyle. Continue reading Feds Offer $5M Reward to Nab ‘Evil Corp’ Dridex Hacker
U.S. prosecutors have charged two Russian nationals, including one member of the FBI’s “Most Wanted” list, in connection with two years-long hacking and fraud campaigns that resulted in the theft of millions of dollars from American organizations. The Department of Justice charged Maksim Yakubets and Igor Turashev with involvement in the development and distribution of the malicious software known as Bugat. Bugat is a predecessor to Dridex, a banking malware strain that has haunted international victims for more than eight years, while prosecutors said Yakubets also was involved with Zeus, another pernicious hacking tool. Both suspects remain at large in Russia. Prosecutors unsealed the indictment against Yakubets and Turashev in conjunction with U.S. sanctions against Evil Corp, which the Treasury Department says is the criminal organization, led by Yakubets, behind the Dridex malware. Yakubets also has provided direct assistance to the Russian government’s “malicious cyber efforts, highlighting the Russian government’s […]
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The Magecart splinter group known for supply-chain attacks appears to be tied to advanced threat actors. Continue reading Magecart 5 Linked to Carbanak Gang