Russia: Call center scheme that deceived hundreds from over 20 countries exposed in Moscow

Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB), in collaboration with the Russian Interior Ministry, has exposed three Moscow-based illegal call centers that affected hundreds of citizens from more than 20 European and Asian countries, the FSB reported. “The unlawful activities of an Read More …

Scammers impersonating TSA pre-check to steal your money and information

A new warning as we head into the busy holiday travel season. It would be best to be on guard for fake TSA precheck websites. “We are seeing a disturbing trend of mimicking TSA-like sites,” says Karin Zilberstein with Guardio, Read More …

Romanian energy supplier struck by ransomware attack

Romanian energy supplier Electrica Group has confirmed suffering a cyberattack in the latest incident to hit major institutions in the country. In a press announcement, the company said it was investigating an “ongoing cyberattack” together with the local law enforcement. Read More …

Fake video conferencing apps are targeting Web3 workers to steal their data

Researchers are warning of a new “fake job” hacking campaign that targets primarily people working in the Web3 (blockchain) industry. Experts at Cado Security Labs revealed the campaign started in September 2024, aiming to trick people into downloading infostealing malware Read More …

“Termite” ransomware group claims responsibility for the Blue Yonder attack

On Friday, the “Termite” ransomware group claimed responsibility for the attack on its dark web leak site. In a post seen by TechCrunch, the gang claims to have stolen 680 gigabytes of data from Blue Yonder, including documents, reports, insurance Read More …

Massive New Jersey cybersecurity breach leads to thousands of stolen SSNs

The social security numbers, driver’s licenses, payroll, health and other personal details of Hoboken city workers were among the data stolen in a “massive” cybersecurity breach last month. According to a list of thousands of stolen files obtained by The Read More …

Jamaica: Police charge 6 people in connection with cyber attack on account of bank customer

The six people arrested last week in connection with a multi-million dollar cyber attack on the account of a customer of the National Commercial Bank, have been charged. This was disclosed by Dane Nicholson, Head of the Anti-Fraud Committee of Read More …

Europol: Fraudulent shopping sites tied to cybercrime marketplace taken offline

Europol has supported the dismantling of a sophisticated criminal network responsible for facilitating large-scale online fraud. In an operation led by the Hanover Police Department (Polizeidirektion Hannover) and the Verden Public Prosecutor’s Office (Staatsanwaltschaft Verden) in Germany, and supported by Read More …

Black Basta Ransomware Campaign Drops Zbot, DarkGate, and Custom Malware

Beginning in early October, Rapid7 has observed a resurgence of activity related to the ongoing social engineering campaign being conducted by Black Basta ransomware operators. Rapid7 initially reported the discovery of the novel social engineering campaign back in May, 2024, Read More …

NCA disrupts $multi-billion Russian money laundering networks with links to, drugs, ransomware and espionage, resulting in 84 arrests

An international NCA-led investigation – Operation Destabilise – has exposed and disrupted Russian money laundering networks supporting serious and organised crime around the world: spanning from the streets of the UK, to the Middle East, Russia, and South America. Investigators Read More …