DOJ Seizes $2.8M Crypto from Alleged Zeppelin Ransomware Operator | #ransomware | #cybercrime

In a significant escalation of the U.S. government’s fight against cybercrime, the Department of Justice has seized over $2.8 million in cryptocurrency from an individual accused of operating the notorious Zeppelin ransomware network. This operation, detailed in recent court filings, targets Ianis Aleksandrovich Antropenko, a Russian national allegedly behind attacks that have plagued businesses and […]

Mule Accounts Exposed: 91 Bank Branches Flagged in Haryana Cybercrime Drive | #cybercrime | #infosec

Haryana Police has identified 91 bank branches across the state suspected of hosting “mule accounts” being used by cybercriminals for fraudulent transactions. Officials confirmed that the highest number of such branches were flagged in Gurugram (26) and Nuh (24) districts. Lapses in Banking Practices Under ScannerMulti-Pronged Cybercrime Strategy According to police, special teams of the […]

Local Pastor Among Eight Arrested in Las Vegas-Area Child Predator Sting | #childpredator | #onlinepredator | #sextrafficing

One of eight individuals arrested in a recent undercover operation targeting suspected child sex predators in the Las Vegas Valley has been identified as a local pastor, according to church officials. Neal Harrison Creecy, 46, pastor at Redemption Church, was arrested as part of a multi-agency sting conducted by the Nevada Internet Crimes Against Children […]

Kaspersky & BI.ZONE reveal new cybercrime activity in GCC and Latin America | #cybercrime | #infosec

Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) in collaboration with BI.ZONE Vulnerability Research experts, observed new 2025 activity associated with the PipeMagic backdoor originally discovered in December 2022. The backdoor has expanded its attack geography: initially observed in Asia, and afterwards detected in Saudi Arabia in late 2024. Recent attacks show sustained interest in Saudi […]

Security expert, parent speak about school safety as CMS students prepare for return to class | #schoolsaftey #kids #parents #children

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – Students from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will start a new school year next Monday, August 25. Corryn Johnson, of Charlotte, is preparing to start her senior year at Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology. While there are a number of things a high school senior might worry about, Johnson said safety is not […]

Survey: North Texas residents still at risk from weak cybersecurity habits | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

Nearly half of those surveyed admitted to using the same password across multiple accounts. Experts say that makes it easier for hackers to break in. DALLAS — North Texans may be more alert than most when it comes to cyberattacks, but a new survey suggests they still face serious digital risks. The study, released by […]

ChatGPT Impersonator – PipeMagic Malware Leverages Windows Flaw to Unleash Ransomware | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

Microsoft Threat Intelligence has uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign where cybercriminals disguise malicious software as the popular ChatGPT Desktop Application to deploy ransomware across multiple sectors worldwide. The malware, dubbed PipeMagic, represents a significant evolution in attacker tactics, combining social engineering with advanced technical capabilities to compromise organizations in the IT, financial, and real estate […]

Eugene man charged in connection with global hacking network | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #hacker

A 22-year-old Eugene man has been accused of developing one of the world’s most powerful hacking networks and renting it out to others to conduct large-scale cyberattacks targeting victims – including Elon Musk’s social media site X — in more than 80 countries. Ethan J. Foltz was identified as the administrator of the Rapper Bot […]