Author: Immnuniweb
Summary: A Brazilian man has been indicted for cyber extortion after allegedly stealing sensitive customer data from a US-based company’s Brazilian subsidiary and demanding a ransom in bitcoin. The case highlights the increasing risks associated with data breaches and cyber threats targeting corporations.…
Summary: Spanish law enforcement has dismantled a sophisticated scam network responsible for defrauding over 1,200 victims and stealing more than €1 million through advanced phishing techniques. The operation led to the arrest of 23 individuals involved in various criminal activities, including drug trafficking and money laundering.…
Summary: Two US residents, Gabriel Hay and Gavin Mayo, have been charged in a significant NFT fraud scheme, allegedly defrauding investors of over $22 million through deceptive practices. Their operations involved launching multiple fraudulent NFT projects and engaging in harassment against whistleblowers.…
Summary: Rostislav Panev, a dual citizen of Russia and Israel, has been charged in the US for his involvement with the LockBit ransomware group, which has extorted over $500 million from thousands of victims globally. He was arrested in Israel and is currently awaiting extradition to face charges related to his role in developing and maintaining the ransomware’s infrastructure.…
Summary: A Romanian man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his involvement in the NetWalker ransomware attacks, along with significant financial penalties. His actions contributed to the extortion of millions from various global victims, including critical infrastructure entities.
Threat Actor: Daniel Christian Hulea | Daniel Christian Hulea
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Hulea was sentenced to 20 years in prison and must forfeit $21.5 million in illicit gains.…Summary: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of Nigeria has successfully dismantled a large-scale international cybercrime syndicate involved in romance scams and fraudulent cryptocurrency investments, leading to the arrest of 792 suspects. This operation revealed a sophisticated network that targeted victims across multiple countries, utilizing fake platforms and impersonation tactics.…
### #RaccoonInfostealer #MalwareAsAService #CyberCrimeSentencing
Summary: Mark Sokolovsky, the operator behind the Raccoon Infostealer malware-as-a-service, has been sentenced to 60 months in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit computer intrusion. His operation facilitated widespread data theft, impacting numerous victims globally.
Threat Actor: Mark Sokolovsky | Mark Sokolovsky
Key Point :
Sokolovsky offered Raccoon Infostealer on a subscription basis for approximately $200 per month.…### #IoTSecurity #MalwareDisruption #BotnetMitigation
Summary: Germany’s BSI has successfully disrupted the BadBox malware, which was pre-installed on over 30,000 Android-based IoT devices, by employing DNS sinkholing techniques. This operation is part of a broader effort to combat a botnet linked to malicious apps and firmware that has affected over 280,000 devices globally.…
### #RydoxMarketplace #CyberCrimeOperations #InternationalLawEnforcement
Summary: US authorities have dismantled Rydox, an illicit online marketplace notorious for selling stolen personal information and cybercrime tools, leading to the arrest of three administrators. The operation involved collaboration between US and international law enforcement agencies, highlighting the global effort to combat cybercrime.…
### #HackingOperations #MoneyLaundering #SQLInjection
Summary: Vitalii Antonenko, a Ukrainian hacker, was sentenced to nearly six years in prison for his involvement in a complex hacking and money laundering operation that compromised numerous payment card data. He will also face supervised release and restitution payments following his prison term.…