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34 Russian Hacking Groups Stole 50 Million User Passwords
Russian hacking groups primarily using Telegram are on a password stealing spree and so far have targeted users on Amazon, Steam, and Roblox.
US DoJ Seizes 7 Domains used in Pig Butchering Cryptocurrency Scam
Pig butchering is a scam where threat actors lure innocent investors into giving up their crypto assets and sending them to the attackers.
42,000 phishing domains discovered masquerading as popular brands
According to researchers, this scam is highly sophisticated and large-scale, targeting brands like McDonald’s, Unilever, Emirates, Knorr, Coca-Cola, etc.
Royal Ransomware: New Threat Uses Google Ads and Cracked Software
According to Microsoft, the Royal ransomware is now being spread by a threat actor known as DEV-0569.
Some Meta Employees and Security Guards Hacked User Accounts
The fired individuals included on-contract security guards who worked for Meta and could access an internal tool for employees.
Ukrainian behind global Zeus malware operation finally caught
The suspect, Vyacheslav Igorevich Penchukov, was wanted by the FBI since August 2012.
New RapperBot malware targets gaming servers with DDoS attacks
RapperBot malware is known for brute-forcing SSH servers that can accept password authentication.
Ransomware Gang Leaks Medibank Data on Dark Web
The leak came just days after Medibank, Australia’s largest health insurer, refused to pay ransom to hackers.
US seizes $1.4 billion in Bitcoin from Silk Road Market Scammer
The seizure of 50,000 Bitcoin took place in November 2021 when authorities raided the home of James Zhong, a 32-year-old in Gainesville, Georgia - The value of the seized BTC was $3.36 billion at that time.
Google Fails To Remove “App Developer” Behind Malware Scam
The apps reported by Malwarebytes contain Android trojan yet the developer is still active on Google Play, continuing their scam.