Collaborate Disseminate
Nemesis Market, a notorious corner of the darknet beloved by cybercriminals and drug dealers, has been suddenly shut down after German police seized control of its systems.
Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog. Continue reading Notorious Nemesis Market zapped by video game-loving German police
The United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has warned the public to be cautious if contacted by people claiming to be… FTC staff.
Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog. Continue reading Fraudsters are posing as the FTC to scam consumers
Two firms have been fined $26 million by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for scaring consumers into believing their computers were infected by malware.
Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. Continue reading Scareware scam: Restoro and Reimage fined $26 million by FTC
An affiliate of the LockBit ransomware gang has been sentenced to almost four years in jail after earlier pleading guilty to charges of cyber extortion and weapons charges.
Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog. Continue reading LockBit affiliate jailed for almost four years after guilty plea
Is there any truth behind the alleged data breach at Fortnite maker Epic Games? Who launched the ransomware attack that caused a fallout at pharmacies? And what’s the latest on the heart-breaking hack of Finnish therapy clinic Vastaamo? All this … Continue reading Smashing Security podcast #362: Ransomware fraud, pharmacy chaos, and suicide
Your smartphone may be toast – if you use a hacked wireless charger, we take a closer look at the latest developments in the unfolding LockBit ransomware drama, and Carole dips her toe into online AI romance apps. All this and much much more is d… Continue reading Smashing Security podcast #361: Wireless charging woe, AI romance apps, and ransomware revisited
Surprise! The LockBit ransomware group has re-emerged, just days after a high-profile law enforcement operation seized control of its infrastructure and disrupted its operations.
Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. Continue reading The LockBit ransomware gang rears its ugly head again, after law enforcement takedown
Check out my “live reaction” (isn’t that what all the kids post on social media these days?) to the much-hyped revelation of the identity of the LockBit ransomware’s administrator. Continue reading LockBitsupp unmasked!!? My reaction to the FBI and NCA’s LockBit ransomware revelation
A huge reward is being offered for information leading to the identification or location of any of the leaders of the LockBit ransomware gang.
Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog. Continue reading Bring us the head of LockBit! $15 million bounty offered for information on leaders of notorious ransomware gang
Heaven’s above! Scammers are exploiting online funerals, and Lockbit – the “Walmart of Ransomware” – is dismantled in style by cyber cops.
All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the “Smashing Security” podcast by cybersecurity veter… Continue reading Smashing Security podcast #360: Lockbit locked out, and funeral Facebook scams