Search results for: “law enforcement”
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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.
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Russia Detains Eight in Bashkortostan Over Alleged Telecom Sabotage Plot
Russian authorities have detained eight individuals in the republic of Bashkortostan, alleging their involvement in a plot to sabotage telecommunications infrastructure. The detentions signal a heightened focus on internal security amidst ongoing international tensions.
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U.S. Prosecutors Indict Cybersecurity Insiders Accused of BlackCat Ransomware Attacks
Federal prosecutors in the United States have indicted three individuals, including cybersecurity professionals, for allegedly hacking into the networks of five U.S. companies using BlackCat (also known as ALPHV) ransomware between May and November 2023. The group is accused of deploying the ransomware and extorting victims for cryptocurrency payments.
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U.S. Prosecutors Indict Three in BlackCat Ransomware Scheme
Federal prosecutors in the United States have indicted three individuals for allegedly operating as part of a BlackCat (ALPHV) ransomware operation, targeting five U.S. companies and extorting significant sums.
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North Korean Actors Target Web3, New Side-Channel Attacks Exploit Intel/AMD TEEs
North Korean Actors Target Web3, New Side-Channel Attacks Exploit Intel/AMD TEEs
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User of Phishing Platform LabHost Sentenced to 300 Days in Prison
A Dutch court has sentenced a 37-year-old man to 300 days in prison, with 226 days suspended, for utilizing the sophisticated phishing-as-a-service platform, LabHost. The ruling underscores the serious legal ramifications for individuals who engage with criminal infrastructure designed to facilitate online fraud.