After a hiatus of six months, the creator behind the notorious Petya ransomware has resurfaced to assist victims affected by a recently unleashed variant, known as NotPetya. The individual, who identifies as Janus—drawing inspiration from a James Bond villain—took to Twitter, suggesting potential solutions for those grappling with encrypted files.…
Teenager Charged in Connection with DDoS Attacks on Major Corporations An 18-year-old student from Stockport, England, has been charged with aiding cybercriminals by operating a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) for-hire service. This illegal operation allegedly facilitated attacks on the online platforms of various high-profile entities, including T-Mobile, Amazon, and…
In a significant cybersecurity breach, Bithumb, a major player in the cryptocurrency exchange market, suffered a hack that has resulted in the theft of over $1 million in digital assets. Bithumb, South Korea’s largest exchange, is responsible for a substantial portion of global trading in Bitcoin and Ethereum, handling approximately…
Ukrainian Police Conduct Raids Linked to NotPetya Ransomware Incident The Ukrainian National Police recently enacted a significant operation targeting the company behind the M.E.Doc accounting software, which has been implicated in the widespread NotPetya ransomware outbreak that has affected numerous major corporations worldwide. A video released by the police depicts…
A significant development for victims of the Petya ransomware emerges as its creator has publicly released the master decryption key. This action enables individuals affected by the original Petya variant to recover their encrypted data without incurring any ransom payments. It is crucial to clarify that this pertains solely to…
A new form of cyberattack has come to light, leveraging common images to conceal a harmful virus. Experts from Veracode Threat Research uncovered a malicious package on NPM, a widely-used platform where millions of developers share tools and software. This package was crafted to mimic a legitimate software application, masking…
In recent developments following notorious ransomware threats like WannaCry and Petya, a sophisticated new strain of malware has emerged, specifically targeting Android users through deceptive applications on the Google Play Store. This new malware, known as LeakerLocker, diverges from conventional ransomware methods by not encrypting files. Instead, it stealthily gathers…
Cyber Attack on Deutsche Telekom: A Guilty Plea from a Key Suspect A 29-year-old man, identified by authorities as “Daniel K.,” has pleaded guilty in a German court to charges related to the hacking of over one million Deutsche Telekom routers. This incident marks a significant breach in the telecommunications…
Major Cyber Espionage Campaign Identified, Targeting Government and Academic Sectors Security analysts have uncovered a significant cyber espionage initiative primarily directed at personnel within government, defense, and academic institutions across various nations. This campaign is attributed to a threat group connected to Iran, with comprehensive findings detailed in a report…