Cybercrime’s New Axis ‘Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters’, How This Alliance Marks An Escalation in Digital Threats? | #cybercrime | #infosec

In a move that has cybersecurity experts on high alert, three powerful cybercrime syndicates—Scattered Spider, ShinyHunters, and Lapsus$—have forged an alliance. The collaboration was made public on a Telegram channel dubbed “Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters,” where the groups have been showcasing their joint exploits, sharing evidence of successful data breaches, and flaunting stolen information. Analysts suggest […]

Russian hackers target secret cases in US courts – NYT | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #hacker

It is currently unknown which entity is responsible for the hack. It could be a Russian intelligence unit, or other countries could have been involved. Some sources have described this attack as a long-standing attempt to infiltrate the system. After hacking into the computer system that manages US federal court documents, the hackers specifically searched […]

DOJ Seizes $1M in Crypto and Infrastructure from BlackSuit Ransomware Group | #ransomware | #cybercrime

– U.S. DOJ seized $1 million in crypto and infrastructure from BlackSuit ransomware group, disrupting its operations. – BlackSuit, which extorted $370 million from 450+ victims via double-extortion tactics, now faces crippled infrastructure. – The operation highlights DOJ’s enhanced crypto-tracking capabilities and global collaboration to combat digital extortion. – Seizures demonstrate law enforcement’s ability to […]

New Uvalde Records Reveal Campus Safety Concerns Were Raised Before Shooting — ProPublica | #schoolsaftey #kids #parents #children

ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. This article is co-published with The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan local newsroom that informs and engages with Texans. Sign up for The Brief Weekly to get up to speed on their essential […]

Diginex to Acquire Findings in $305M Deal to Boost Cybersecurity and Compliance Capabilities | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

Diginex Limited has entered a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to acquire Findings, an Israel-based cybersecurity and compliance automation company, for up to $305 million in shares and cash. The deal, structured as $270 million in equity and $35 million in cash—$20 million of which is contingent on performance—marks a strategic move to expand Diginex’s […]

Royal Enfield Allegedly Hit by Ransomware Attack | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

A post on a prominent dark-web leak forum claims that Royal Enfield’s corporate network has suffered a “full system compromise,” with every server encrypted and all backups wiped.  The threat actor published a session ID, qTox handle, and Telegram contact, demanding an undisclosed ransom within 12 hours and inviting third-party bids for the stolen data.  […]

Victoria Municipal Court to host final child safety grant workshop | Local News | #childsafety | #kids | #chldern | #parents | #schoolsafey

VICTORIA, Texas – On Aug. 13 at 5 p.m., the Victoria Municipal Court will host its final Child Safety Grant Program workshop via Zoom. Applicants interested in fine-tuning their applications before the deadline are encouraged to attend. Attendance is not required but will be considered during the review process. The application is available online and […]

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