Summary: A 25-year-old man from Alabama, Joseph Council, was arrested for hacking the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s X account, where he posted false information about bitcoin ETFs. The breach occurred through a SIM swap attack, leading to a temporary takeover of the SEC’s account.
Threat Actor: Joseph Council | Joseph Council
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Joseph Council used multiple online aliases to execute the hack on January 9, 2024.…Summary: Dutch police have arrested four individuals involved in selling stolen personal data through Telegram groups, following a thorough investigation targeting networks trading sensitive information. The operation resulted in the seizure of data storage devices and firearms, highlighting the serious nature of the crimes committed.
Threat Actor: Unknown | unknown
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Four suspects arrested for trafficking stolen personal data, including names, dates of birth, and bank details.…Summary: Milan State Police have arrested a 43-year-old Italian-Australian man linked to a $31 million computer fraud and money laundering scheme, targeting vulnerable individuals, especially the elderly. The suspect, wanted for over three years, faces multiple charges, including criminal conspiracy and tampering with protected computer systems.…
Summary: Japan’s National Police Agency has arrested 18 members of a cybercrime group involved in stealing funds through fake online classified ads and laundering the proceeds with Monero. The group, active since mid-2021, is believed to have laundered over 100 million yen (~$660,000) and conducted around 900 fraudulent transactions using stolen credit card information.…
Summary: Terrance Michael Ciszek, a Buffalo police detective, has been charged with possession of unauthorized access devices and making false statements, linked to his purchase of stolen credentials from the illicit Genesis Market. This case is part of a broader FBI investigation into the marketplace known for selling stolen data from malware-infected computers.…
Summary: US authorities have disrupted the operations of Anonymous Sudan, a hacking group known for large-scale DDoS attacks, by charging two Sudanese nationals believed to be key figures in the organization. The group has targeted various high-profile entities, including US government agencies and healthcare facilities, resulting in significant damages.…
Summary: Two former employees of the RAC have been sentenced for unlawfully copying and selling sensitive personal information, affecting over 29,500 individuals. The data theft was uncovered through new security measures implemented by the company, leading to the discovery of the unauthorized access and subsequent sale of the information.…
Summary: Dutch police have arrested two suspects linked to a large-scale smishing operation that sent over 150,000 fraudulent SMS messages impersonating the Dutch tax authority. The scam generated significant profits for the criminals by tricking victims into revealing personal information or making payments.
Threat Actor: Unknown | Unknown
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Over 150,000 smishing messages were sent, targeting victims by impersonating the Dutch tax authority.…Summary: Finnish Customs, in collaboration with Swedish police and Europol, has successfully dismantled the Sipulitie marketplace, a Dark Web platform for illegal drug transactions that generated significant revenue since its inception in 2023. The operation led to the seizure of servers and identification of key individuals involved in the marketplace’s administration and support.…
Summary: A Brazilian hacker, suspected of orchestrating cyber intrusions into the Federal Police and various international institutions, has been arrested for selling stolen data. The hacker is linked to significant data breaches, including the leak of sensitive information from InfraGard, a partnership program of the FBI.…
Summary: Dutch police have successfully dismantled the largest Dark Web marketplace, Bohemia, along with its sister site Cannabia, which facilitated the sale of illegal goods and cybercrime services. Two alleged administrators were arrested, one in the Netherlands and the other in Ireland, following a lengthy investigation by the Dutch National Investigation and Intervention Unit’s High Tech Crime Team.…
Summary: Eight suspected cybercriminals were arrested in Côte d’Ivoire as part of Interpol’s Operation Contender 2.0, targeting cybercrime in West Africa. The arrests followed the dismantling of a phishing scam that resulted in over $1.4 million in financial losses.
Threat Actor: Cybercriminals | cybercriminals
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Operation Contender 2.0 aims to combat cybercrime in West Africa.…Summary: Two men were sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a fraud operation that exploited vulnerable Americans, defrauding them of tens of millions of dollars over a decade. They sold targeted consumer lists to cybercriminals, leading to widespread fraudulent schemes.
Threat Actor: Epsilon Data Management LLC | Epsilon Data Management LLC
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Robert Reger received a 120-month sentence, while David Lytle was sentenced to 48 months in prison.…Summary: British national Robert B. Westbrook has been charged in the US for orchestrating a hacking operation that targeted American companies to illegally trade on the stock market using insider information, allegedly earning over $3.75 million. He hacked into Microsoft Office365 email accounts of corporate executives to access confidential earnings reports, which he exploited for financial gain.…
Summary: US authorities have charged several individuals for their involvement in Russian money laundering operations connected to major carding websites, enabling the sale of stolen financial data and PII. Key figures include Sergey Sergeevich Ivanov and Timur Shakhmametov, accused of running cryptocurrency exchanges that laundered over $1.15 billion from various criminal activities.…
Summary: Law enforcement agencies have successfully coordinated efforts to dismantle the LockBit ransomware group, resulting in multiple arrests and the seizure of critical infrastructure. Additionally, sanctions have been imposed on affiliates linked to the notorious Russian cybercrime syndicate, Evil Corp.
Threat Actor: LockBit | LockBit
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Four individuals associated with the LockBit ransomware group were arrested, including a suspected developer.…Summary: A former Ticketmaster executive, Stephen Mead, has been sentenced to one year of supervised release for hacking into his previous employer, CrowdSurge, using stolen credentials. His actions led to a significant investigation and a $10 million fine for Ticketmaster by the US Department of Justice.…
Summary: Song Wu, a Chinese national, has been charged in the US for wire fraud and identity theft after allegedly leading a multi-year spearphishing campaign to steal proprietary software from NASA and other institutions. His tactics involved impersonating US researchers to trick targets into sharing sensitive aerospace engineering software.…
Summary: A 17-year-old male was arrested in Walsall by the National Crime Agency (NCA) in connection with a cyberattack on Transport for London (TfL) that compromised sensitive data of around 5,000 customers. The investigation is ongoing, with the teenager suspected of offenses under the Computer Misuse Act.…
Summary: The FBI has successfully taken control of a botnet operated by the Chinese state-backed hacking group Flax Typhoon, which targeted critical infrastructure in the US and abroad. This botnet, comprised of numerous infected consumer devices, was utilized for cyber espionage and disruptive attacks.
Threat Actor: Flax Typhoon | Flax Typhoon
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The botnet targeted a wide range of entities, including corporations, media organizations, universities, and government agencies.…