#StopRansomware: RansomHub Ransomware

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and partners are releasing this joint advisory to disseminate known RansomHub ransomware IOCs and TTPs. These have been identified through FBI threat response activities and third-party reporting as recently as August 2024. RansomHub is Read More …

Interpol busts Black Axe global crime network, arrest over 300

The International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) Police units had in a coordinated action in 21 countries between April and July 2024 arrested over 300 people with links to Nigerian criminal group Black Axe and other affiliated groups. In a statement, Read More …

Laybuy collapsed after unreported cyber attack

A Klarna rival collapsed into bankruptcy after millions of pounds was stolen in a cyber attack. The collapse of Laybuy, a buy now, pay later (BNPL) start-up, followed a previously unreported hacking between December and February that left the business on Read More …

BlindEagle flying high in Latin America

BlindEagle, also known as “APT-C-36”, is an APT actor recognized for employing straightforward yet impactful attack techniques and methodologies. The group is known for their persistent campaigns targeting entities and individuals in Colombia, Ecuador, Chile, Panama and other countries in Read More …

Cash App to award $15M to users in security breach settlement

Cash App users could get some cash sent to their bank accounts soon. In a settlement, the mobile payment service was ordered to pay out $15 million in damages. According to a class-action lawsuit obtained by USA TODAY, plaintiffs sued Read More …

Zimbabwe: Disclosure of cyber attacks must be mandatory to protect clients

In the wake of the recent high-profile cyber attack on one of the country’s largest financial institutions, it has become clear that stronger regulations are needed to ensure financial firms disclose when their systems have been breached. The hack resulted Read More …

INTERPOL: Police recover over USD 40 million from international email scam

LYON, France: A global stop-payment mechanism developed by INTERPOL has helped Singapore authorities make their largest ever recovery of funds defrauded in a business email compromise scam. On 23 July 2024, a commodity firm based in Singapore filed a police Read More …

Operation Giant Financial Storm Under Circuit Breaker Orders

Since 2022, the BerBeroka group has been mentioned in every annual report released by the QiAnXin Threat Intelligence Center. The group was disclosed by QiAnXin friendly company Trend Micro. QiAnXin researchers have continued to track it under this name after merging Read More …

FBI Warns of Scammers Impersonating Cryptocurrency Exchanges

The FBI warns of scammers impersonating cryptocurrency exchange employees to steal funds. How the scam works: The scammer contacts the victim via an unsolicited call or message and pretends to be a cryptocurrency exchange employee. The scammer conveys urgency and Read More …