Cybercrime Bulletproof Host Virtualine Loses Its Domain to FBI Seizure It allowed customers to host hack-for-hire services, supported ransomware and infostealer operators, and accepted crypto payments. Ionut Arghire5 days ago
Cybercrime Ransomware Response Expert Arrested in ShinyHunters FBI Hack Probe The suspect is believed to be Edward Dubrovsky, a Canadian cybersecurity executive who was visiting the United States for a conference. Eduard KovacsOctober 12, 2026
Cybercrime FBI Blames Contractor’s Missed Patch for ShinyHunters Breach The FBI has removed an Accenture contractor over a data breach that exposed personal information of thousands of bureau employees. Eduard KovacsOctober 6, 2026
Cybercrime Alleged ShinyHunters Leader Arrested in Jordan Known as Rey, the suspect is reportedly helping the FBI identify and locate other members of the extortion group. Ionut ArghireOctober 5, 2026
Cybercrime ShinyHunters Defiant After FBI Calls on Members to Come Forward In the wake of a suspected leader’s arrest, ShinyHunters says it never intended to publish data stolen from the FBI. Ionut ArghireSeptember 30, 2026
ICS/OT OT Security Guidance: NIST Drafts Updated Guide, CISA/FBI Advise on ICS Integrators Revision 4 of NIST’s operational technology security guide is open for public comments until November 30. Eduard KovacsSeptember 24, 2026
Data Breaches ShinyHunters Claims FBI Hack, Demands Retraction of Threat Report The cybercrime group is unhappy with its description in an FBI report and threatens to leak stolen information. Eduard KovacsSeptember 23, 2026
Nation-State Japan Dismantles First North Korean Laptop Farm as US and Allies Detail Wider Scheme The US, Japan, Germany and Australia have published a joint report detailing the scope of North Korea’s WaterPlum campaign. Eduard KovacsSeptember 22, 2026
ICS/OT Cyberattacks on Two Oil Tankers Prompt Coast Guard, FBI to Board Vessels The Coast Guard confirmed evidence of malicious cyber activity on the VL Prosperity, but has not attributed the attack to Iran. Eduard KovacsSeptember 17, 2026
Phishing FBI, Google Dismantle ‘Outsider Enterprise’ Phishing Service The platform used more than 9,000 phishing sites, stealing nearly 4 million credit cards and causing roughly $1.9 billion in losses. Ionut ArghireJune 15, 2026
Government FBI Seizes 13 Websites That Officials Say Were Used by China to Target and Recruit US Workers The 13 websites purported to be affiliated with consulting companies that advertised job openings for current and former holders of security clearances Associated PressJune 11, 2026
Cybercrime FBI: Hackers Sending Operatives in Person to Insert USB Drives and Steal Data The FBI has issued an alert warning of Silent Ransom Group attacks targeting law firms. Ionut ArghireMay 27, 2026
Cybercrime FBI Warns of Surge in Hacker-Enabled Cargo Theft A new alert from the FBI says criminal enterprises are hacking both brokers and carriers to steal cargo for resale. Eduard KovacsMay 1, 2026
Cybercrime FBI: Cybercrime Losses Neared $21 Billion in 2025 The FBI received over 1 million complaints of malicious activity in 2025, with investment, BEC, and tech support scams causing the highest losses. Ionut ArghireApril 8, 2026
Mobile & Wireless FBI Warns of Data Security Risks From China-Made Mobile Apps The agency has not named the problematic foreign-made applications, but TikTok and Temu come to mind. Eduard KovacsApril 1, 2026
Email Security FBI Confirms Kash Patel Email Hack as US Offers $10M Reward for Hackers The agency said Iranian hackers targeted the director’s personal email account and noted that the compromised information is old. Eduard KovacsMarch 30, 2026
Data Breaches FBI Investigating ‘Suspicious’ Cyber Activity on System Holding Sensitive Surveillance Information The bureau is working to determine the scope and impact of the problem, according to a notification sent to members of Congress. Associated PressMarch 6, 2026
Cybercrime FBI: $20 Million Losses Caused by 700 ATM Jackpotting Attacks in 2025 The FBI has confirmed that the Ploutus malware, which has been around for over a decade, is still being used in the wild. Eduard KovacsFebruary 20, 2026
Malware & Threats FBI: North Korean Spear-Phishing Attacks Use Malicious QR Codes The North Korean state-sponsored espionage group Kimsuky has targeted government organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions. Ionut ArghireJanuary 9, 2026
Cybercrime Account Takeover Fraud Caused $262 Million in Losses in 2025: FBI Cybercriminals impersonating financial institutions have targeted individuals, businesses, and organizations of different sizes. Ionut ArghireNovember 26, 2025