Collaborate Disseminate
I’ve probably reported more on the blackhats known as thedarkoverlord (TDO) than other journalists, and I’ve probably spent more time chatting with them about their work than any other journalist. But despite my considerable investment of t… Continue reading thedarkoverlord experiments with its approach to amassing BTC
Hackers claimed to have hacked hundreds of thousands of records from National Life Group, but investigation points to Sterling National Financial Group as the likely hacked entity The blackhat hacker/extortionist(s) known as thedarkoverlord (TDO) ended… Continue reading Exclusive: National Life Group denies claim by thedarkoverlord that they were hacked; independent insurance agency appears to be the actual victim
A group of hackers has released documents stolen from high-profile firms allegedly detailing litigation and real-estate development deals after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The Dark Overlord, a hacking group known for breaching entertainment companies and harassing U.S. school systems, said Wednesday it released “a small sample of documents” to verify prior claims that the group breached international firms. In a Dec. 31 Pastebin post, the group said it hacked New York-based real estate developer Silverstein Properties along with insurers Hiscox Syndicates and Lloyds of London to find sensitive security information tied to the 9/11 attacks. The group also claims it obtained classified material from U.S. agencies including the FBI, the Department of Justice, the Federal Aviation Administration and others. The files, released Wednesday with access instructions and a decryption key, includes various documents and powerpoint presentations tied to liability cases regarding the World Trade Center attacks. The documents […]
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While most people in the U.K. and U.S. might have been preparing for New Year’s Eve celebrations, the hackers known as thedarkoverlord had their own plans for the evening, and their plans seemed to involve spoiling the plans of a number of corpor… Continue reading thedarkoverlord releases files related to 9/11 investigations and litigation; threatens to release more if companies don’t pay up
When TheDarkOverlord hacked Channel Ship Services, they not only acquired personal data that could be misused for fraud, but they claim they also acquired information that can jeopardize maritime security. According to Jersey-based Channel Ship Servic… Continue reading Channel Ship Services hacked by TheDarkOverlord; has maritime security been compromised?
I thought I posted something on this already, but apparently I didn’t, so if you hadn’t heard already, an Australian shipbuilder who also has contracts with the U.S. Navy was hacked and the hacker made extortion demands that the firm has re… Continue reading Australian Shipbuilder Hacked, Refuses to Pay Ransom
Amy L. Hanna Keeney of Adams and Reese writes about an opinion in a court case that stemmed from one of TheDarkOverlord’s hacks: their attack on Athens Orthopedic Clinic (AOC). I had covered that breach extensively, including commenting on the fa… Continue reading Commentary: What Constitutes Negligence in Company Data Breaches?
A look at the underground cybercrime landscape in 2018 shows a dynamic and quick-reacting community in the face of a successful crackdowns by law enforcement. Continue reading ThreatList: Biggest Cybercrime Developments in 2018, So Far
After his victim allegedly didn’t respond to his repeated demands for a “security fee,” a hacker accuses the victim of covering up a hack for almost two years. One of the breaches added to HHS’s public breach tool this past we… Continue reading MI: Holland Eye Surgery & Laser Center notifies 42,200 patients about 2016 hack
Over the past few days, I’ve been asked by many people what I think about reports that Serbian police arrested a member of TheDarkOverlord. Some journalists seem to be going even further and reporting that multiple arrests have been made. I’… Continue reading So was TheDarkOverlord really arrested?