US retailers under attack by gift card-thieving cyber gang

Earlier this month, the FBI published a private industry notification about Storm-0539 (aka Atlas Lion), a Morocco-based cyber criminal group that specializes in compromising retailers and creating fraudulent gift cards. Microsoft then went more in-dep… Continue reading US retailers under attack by gift card-thieving cyber gang

23-year-old alleged founder of dark web Incognito Market arrested after FBI tracks cryptocurrency payments

The United States Department of Justice has dealt a blow to dark web drug traffickers by arresting a man alleged to operate the dark web drugs marketplace Incognito Market.

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Breach Forums Admin ShinyHunters Claims Domain Reclaimed from FBI

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Breach Forums, a notorious cybercrime hub, could be back online with the same domain even after the FBI seizure. Hackers claim to have regained access to the clear web domain, while the dark web version remains in a tug-of-war.
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FBI Seizes BreachForums Website

The FBI has seized the BreachForums website, used by ransomware criminals to leak stolen corporate data.

If law enforcement has gained access to the hacking forum’s backend data, as they claim, they would have email addresses, IP addresses, and private messages that could expose members and be used in law enforcement investigations.

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The FBI is requesting victims and individuals contact them with information about the hacking forum and its members to aid in their investigation.

The seizure messages include ways to contact the FBI about the seizure, including an email, a Telegram account, a TOX account, and a dedicated page hosted on the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)…

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BreachForums seized! One of the world’s largest hacking forums is taken down by the FBI… again

Law enforcement agencies worldwide have coordinated to take down one of the world’s largest hacker forums, scoring a victory against cybercrime.

BreachForums, a notorious marketplace for stolen data, was seized by the authorities on Wednesday, accor… Continue reading BreachForums seized! One of the world’s largest hacking forums is taken down by the FBI… again

Popular Cyber Crime Forum Breach Forums Seized by Police

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In a major blow to cybercrime, Breach Forums, a notorious online marketplace for stolen data, has been seized by the FBI and Department of Justice (DoJ). This unprecedented takedown includes not just the clear web domain, but also the dark web… Continue reading Popular Cyber Crime Forum Breach Forums Seized by Police

Feds Unmask LockBit Ransomware Leader as Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev

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In a major blow to ransomware, international law enforcement has unmasked Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev, the leader of LockBit ransomware. Learn about the takedown, sanctions imposed, and the future of LockBit in a post-Khoroshev era.
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FBI director warns of China’s preparations for disruptive infrastructure attacks

Wray indicated the FBI sees China as a more imminent threat to U.S. infrastructure as hacking groups like Volt Typhoon position resources for disruption ahead of a potential confrontation with the U.S. over Taiwan as early as 2027.

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FBI and AFP Arrest Alleged Developer, Marketer of Firebird/Hive RAT

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Firebird RAT, also known as Hive, crippled in an international sting operation. The FBI and AFP arrested the developer and marketer of this malicious remote access trojan.
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House hurtles toward showdown over expiring surveillance tools

At issue is Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which authorizes snooping that some consider vital to security and others view as an out-of-control privacy threat.

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