Europol Shuts Down ‘Imminent Monitor’ RAT Operations With 13 Arrests

In a coordinated International law enforcement operation, Europol today announced to shut down the global organized cybercrime network behind Imminent Monitor RAT, yet another hacking tool that allows cybercriminals to gain complete control over a vict… Continue reading Europol Shuts Down ‘Imminent Monitor’ RAT Operations With 13 Arrests

Exclusive: German Police Raid OmniRAT Developer and Seize Digital Assets

The German police yesterday raided the house of the developer of OmniRAT and seized his laptop, computer and mobile phones probably as part of an investigation into a recent cyber attack, a source told The Hacker News.

OmniRAT made headlines in Novemb… Continue reading Exclusive: German Police Raid OmniRAT Developer and Seize Digital Assets

21-Year-Old Creator of LuminosityLink Hacking Tool Pleads Guilty

As it was speculated that the author of LuminosityLink RAT was arrested last year, a plea agreement made available to the public today confirmed the news.

Back in September last year, Europol’s European Cybercrime Centre (EC3) and National Crime Agenc… Continue reading 21-Year-Old Creator of LuminosityLink Hacking Tool Pleads Guilty

Creator of NanoCore RAT Pleads Guilty to Aiding CyberCriminals

A programmer who was arrested in March this year—not because he hacked someone, but because he created and distributed a remote access software that helped cyber criminals—has finally pleaded guilty.

Taylor Huddleston, 26, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to federal charges of aiding and abetting computer intrusions for intentionally selling a remote access tool (RAT), called

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