Search results for: “law enforcement”
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ThreatsDay Bulletin: AI Malware, Voice Bot Flaws, Crypto Laundering, IoT Attacks — and 20 More Stories
This week’s cybersecurity bulletin highlights the re-emergence of Mirai-based botnets targeting IoT devices, a surge in sophisticated phishing attacks leveraging AI, and efforts by Singapore to curb government impersonation scams. It also covers privacy upgrades to the Tor Project, new malware techniques, and a major money laundering network takedown.
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What is Operation Endgame?
Operation Endgame is a major international law enforcement initiative aimed at disrupting and dismantling significant cybercrime infrastructure globally, targeting widespread malware families, botnets, and other illicit tools.
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Russian Initial Access Broker Pleads Guilty in US for Yanluowang Ransomware Attacks
A Russian initial access broker (IAB) pleaded guilty in the United States for facilitating at least seven Yanluowang ransomware attacks, demanding $24 million from American organizations. This case highlights the crucial role of IABs in the cybercriminal ecosystem and international law enforcement efforts to combat ransomware.
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Domestic Breach Prompts Russian Crackdown on Meduza Stealer Group
Russian law enforcement detained three individuals on October 30, 2025, suspected of developing and selling the Meduza Stealer malware, following an investigation prompted by a breach of a Russian government organization. These arrests in Moscow and surrounding areas signal a potential shift in Russia’s approach to domestic cybercriminal activity, moving towards more active management.
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Scottish Council Two Years into Ransomware Recovery
The Scottish Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, or Council for the Western Isles, is now two years deep into recovering from a major ransomware attack that hit them in early November 2023. The direct financial fallout from this cyber incident has already exceeded 1 million euros. The attack highlighted inadequate continuity plans, unresolved IT infrastructure weaknesses,…
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Ex-Officer Gets Suspended Sentence for Selling Police Files to Journalist Nephew
A former police officer in Yekaterinburg has received a four-year suspended sentence after admitting to selling confidential police files. The court press service confirmed the ruling on Tuesday. Andrei Karpov, the ex-officer, pleaded guilty to charges of bribery and abuse of power. He sold criminal reports, including personal data and pre-trial information, to his nephew,…
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Sanctions Hit Russia’s Bulletproof Hosting Provider
U.S., UK, and Australia sanction Russia-based Media Land for providing bulletproof hosting to ransomware groups like LockBit, BlackSuit, and Play, freezing assets and prohibiting transactions.
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Hijack Loader Delivers PureHVNC in Latin America; Insider Sells Exploits
Hijack Loader used malicious SVGs to deliver PureHVNC in Latin America; a separate DOJ case details an insider selling exploit tooling for cryptocurrency.
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What is Rhadamanthys Infostealer?
Rhadamanthys Infostealer compromises digital security by illicitly acquiring sensitive user data. This sophisticated malicious software operates as a Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS), posing a significant threat to individuals and organizations. It facilitates widespread credential theft and financial exploitation. This report examines Rhadamanthys’ operational mechanisms, its propagation methods, and the broader implications of its activities, including recent efforts…
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Global Fraud Rings Explained
Global fraud rings are highly organized, transnational criminal enterprises that use intricate networks and sophisticated tactics to illicitly acquire money, assets, or sensitive information from individuals, corporations, and national economies across international borders.