The United States Department of Justice has unsealed an indictment against several Russian nationals accused of developing, administering and operating the DanaBot malware-as-a-service platform, tracked by CrowdStrike as SCULLY SPIDER. SCULLY SPIDER has been active since 2018 and was initially known for deploying DanaBot as a banking trojan. Over time, DanaBot evolved into a rentable […]
A federal indictment unsealed today charges Rustam Rafailevich Gallyamov, 48, of Moscow, Russia, with leading a group of cyber criminals who developed and deployed the Qakbot malware. In connection with the charges, the Justice Department filed today a civil forfeiture complaint against over $24 million in cryptocurrency seized from Gallyamov over the course of the investigation. These actions are […]
Cybercrime is hitting Costa Ricans hard, with scams and fraud becoming a daily reality for many. An average of 38 people fall victim to electronic scams every day, a number that’s climbing fast. Between 2020 and 2024, banking cyber fraud cases skyrocketed by 668%, and experts warn 2025 could set a new record. If trends […]
The awards will be presented at the NRF PROTECT conference in Grapevine, Texas, where retail security experts gather to tackle industry challenges. / Credit: NRF The National Retail Federation (NRF) has revealed the recipients of the 2025 NRF PROTECT Awards, highlighting individuals who have made significant contributions to retail safety in areas such as loss […]
“Advanced Persistent Threat” (APT) historically referred to state-aligned threat groups, characterised by sophisticated capabilities, persistent targeting, and specific operational goals. This distinguished them from ransomware operators, hacktivists, and less sophisticated attackers. However, ransomware has become one of the most prevalent and impactful advanced persistent threats facing organisations globally. Although individual ransomware techniques, tactics, and procedures […]
Federal prosecutors allege Rustam Gallyamov gained access to victims’ computers and provided access to co-conspirators who infected the computers with ransomware. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To log in, click here. Originally Published: May 22, 2025 at 4:50 PM PDT Source link …………………….
A global collection of private defenders and law enforcement agencies notched another win against a core facilitator for cybercrime, initiating coordinated seizures and takedowns of DanaBot’s command and control servers, disrupting the malware-as-a-service’s operations, the Justice Department said Thursday. Federal officials also unsealed a grand jury indictment and criminal complaint charging 16 individuals for their […]
Coca-Cola and its bottling partner, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), are facing separate cyberattack claims from two distinct threat groups. The Everest ransomware gang says it has breached Coca-Cola’s systems, while another group named Gehenna (aka GHNA) is offering what it claims is a massive database stolen from CCEP’s Salesforce environment. Everest Ransomware Targets Coca-Cola The […]
The Apple age verification system leverages a combination of on-device intelligence, secure identity verification, and parental controls to ensure children only access age-appropriate content. Unlike traditional verification methods that rely solely on self-reported birth dates, Apple’s approach integrates multiple security layers. Secure Identity Verification: Uses government-issued IDs or parental approval to confirm age. App and […]
Uncle Sam on Thursday unsealed criminal charges and a civil forfeiture case against a Russian national accused of leading the cybercrime ring behind Qakbot, notorious malware that infected hundreds of thousands of computers worldwide and helped fuel ransomware attacks costing victims tens of millions of dollars. A federal grand jury charged Rustam Rafailevich Gallyamov, 48, […]
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