In a world where cyber threats are evolving at lightning speed, Visa Inc. V isn’t just keeping up — it is leading the charge. By protecting millions of transactions every day and breaking down complex fraud networks, this payments powerhouse has turned cybersecurity into a key competitive edge. A great example of innovation is the […]
12 Aug Anubis Ransomware-as-a-Service Operation Encrypts and Wipes Files Posted at 08:19h in Blogs by Taylor Fox This week in cybersecurity from the editors at Cybercrime Magazine Sausalito, Calif. – Aug. 12, 2025 – Listen to the Podcast An emerging ransomware strain has been discovered incorporating capabilities to encrypt files as well as permanently erase […]
Researchers say a newly-identified ransomware strain dubbed Charon has been deployed in cyberattacks targeting the public sector and aviation organizations in the Middle East, sharing some similarities with attacks from a China-linked cyber-espionage group. A report published Tuesday by cybersecurity firm Trend Micro described Charon as having APT-style capabilities. Before encrypting files, the ransomware disables […]
Visakhapatnam: The Vizag city police, led by commissioner Dr. Shanka Brata Bagchi, has released Rs 48 lakh frozen funds to cybercrime victims who were duped by instant loan app frauds. The police have identified and named some cybercrooks involved in these scams and seized cryptocurrency worth lakhs from their possession. The seized cryptocurrency was converted […]
Hackers claim to have compromised the computer of a North Korean government hacker and leaked its contents online, offering a rare window into a hacking operation by the notoriously secretive nation. The two hackers, who go by Saber and cyb0rg, published a report about the breach in the latest issue of Phrack magazine, a legendary […]
The U.S. Department of Justice announced it had dismantled key infrastructure linked to a notorious Russian ransomware group, taking control of its servers and recovering about $1 million worth of bitcoin. The gang, known for deploying BlackSuit and Royal malware in cyberattacks, has been tied to a string of high-profile extortion cases worldwide. The announcement […]
The threat actor known as ShinyHunters has publicly disclosed what they claim is a covert seizure of BreachForums, a notorious online platform used for trading stolen data and discussing illicit hacking activities. According to ShinyHunters’ announcement, the forum’s core infrastructure, including its official Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) key used for cryptographic authentication and secure communications, […]
TULSA, Okla. — Safety is on the top of my mind this week as kids begin to head back to school. Green Country districts are continuing to evolve their procedures, with safety being looked at in and out of the classroom. In Broken Arrow’s August board of education meeting, two new safety resource officer positions […]
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) seized cryptocurrency and digital assets worth $1,091,453 at the time of confiscation, on January 9, 2024, from the BlackSuit ransomware gang. The authorities tracked the crypto as the cybercriminals moved it repeatedly across virtual currency exchange accounts, depositing and withdrawing it to obfuscate the trace. Eventually, the amount was […]
Aug 12, 2025Ravie LakshmananCybercrime / Financial Security An ongoing data extortion campaign targeting Salesforce customers may soon turn its attention to financial services and technology service providers, as ShinyHunters and Scattered Spider appear to be working hand in hand, new findings show. “This latest wave of ShinyHunters-attributed attacks reveals a dramatic shift in tactics, moving […]
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