Mobile & Wireless Law Enforcement Dismantles Phishing Platform Used for Unlocking Stolen Phones The iServer phishing-as-a-service platform was used by Spanish-speaking criminals to harvest credentials and unlock stolen and lost phones. Ionut Arghire6 hours ago
Nation-State US Disrupts ‘Raptor Train’ Botnet of Chinese APT Flax Typhoon The US government has announced the disruption of Raptor Train, a Flax Typhoon botnet powered by hacked consumer devices. Eduard Kovacs1 day ago
Tracking & Law Enforcement Australian Police Infiltrate Encrypted Messaging App Ghost and Arrest Dozens Australian police have infiltrated encrypted messaging app Ghost, which has been used for illegal activities, and arrested dozens of people. Associated Press2 days ago
Nation-State Google Disrupts Iranian Hacking Activity Targeting US Presidential Election Google says it blocked Iranian APT42 hackers from accessing the personal email accounts of individuals affiliated with the US elections. Ionut ArghireAugust 15, 2024
Cybercrime Radar/Dispossessor Ransomware Operation Disrupted by Authorities Law enforcement agencies in the US, Germany, and the UK have disrupted the Radar/Dispossessor ransomware infrastructure. Ionut ArghireAugust 13, 2024
Cybercrime Law Enforcement Disrupts DDoS-for-Hire Service DigitalStress Authorities in the UK infiltrated and disrupted the DDoS-for-hire service DigitalStress, and one suspect was arrested. Ionut ArghireJuly 23, 2024
Malware & Threats TrickBot and Other Malware Droppers Disrupted by Law Enforcement The TrickBot botnet and other malware droppers have been targeted by international law enforcement in Operation Endgame. Ionut ArghireMay 30, 2024
Malware & Threats Massive 911 S5 Botnet Dismantled, Chinese Mastermind Arrested The US announced that the 911 S5 (Cloud Router) botnet, likely the world’s largest, has been dismantled and its administrator arrested. Eduard KovacsMay 30, 2024
Cybercrime BreachForums Shut Down in Apparent Law Enforcement Operation The hacking forum BreachForums is displaying a notice claiming that the website is under the control of the FBI. Eduard KovacsMay 16, 2024
Cybercrime Phishing Platform LabHost Shut Down by Law Enforcement LabHost, a major phishing-as-a-service platform, has been shut down as part of a major law enforcement operation. Eduard KovacsApril 18, 2024
Cybercrime German Authorities Take Down ‘Crimemarket’ Cybercrime Website With over 180,000 users, Crimemarket was a trading hub for narcotics, cybercrime tools, and crimeware guides. Ionut ArghireMarch 4, 2024
Ransomware Law Enforcement Hacks LockBit Ransomware, Delivers Major Blow to Operation The LockBit ransomware operation has been severely disrupted by an international law enforcement operation resulting in server seizures and arrests. Eduard KovacsFebruary 20, 2024