Germany has taken significant legal action by arresting an individual believed to be the administrator of the nation’s largest criminal marketplace. This marketplace has been linked to various illegal activities, including the sale of illicit goods and services. The arrest highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to combat cybercrime…
In an alarming revelation from recent spyware detection efforts, the security firm iVerify reported that a subset of its users has fallen victim to the notorious Pegasus malware, developed by the NSO Group. Out of 2,500 devices scanned for spyware within its Mobile Threat Hunting feature, seven were found to…
Finance & Banking, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Industry Specific French Authorities Arrest Alleged Ryuk Money Launderer Ekatarina Zhdanova Akshaya Asokan ( asokan_akshaya) • December 4, 2024 Ekaterina Zhdanova, in an undated file photo. (Image: National Crime Agency) A major law enforcement investigation, spearheaded by the United Kingdom, has dismantled two…
In the wake of an unprecedented cyberattack, U.S. officials are urging American citizens to prioritize the use of encrypted applications to safeguard their personal and professional communications. This advisory comes as numerous attacks targeting sensitive information have been reported, highlighting vulnerabilities that hackers are exploiting. The primary targets of this…
Ransomware Attacks Disrupt NHS Hospitals, Data Breach Confirmed The National Health Service (NHS) in the UK has been struck by a series of ransomware attacks that have severely impacted operations at multiple hospitals, including Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust and Liverpool Heart and Chest NHS Foundation Trust. These incidents…
Two South Korean satellite receiver manufacturers have recently come under scrutiny following their reported integration of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) functionalities into their products. This alarming development has led to significant legal action, with the South Korean government moving to issue arrest warrants for the companies’ chief executives, whose…
Topics: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Government, Industry Specific IntelliVision Agrees to Settlement with FTC Over Misleading Facial Recognition Claims Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • December 4, 2024 IntelliVision’s AI-driven facial recognition software is integrated into millions of smart devices. (Image: Shutterstock) Facial recognition technology firm IntelliVision has settled with…
In a significant legislative development, the Russian Federation is set to impose stricter liability standards for personal data breaches, with these measures scheduled to take effect in May 2025. This unprecedented move underscores the growing urgency around data protection in a nation grappling with increasing cybersecurity threats. Targets of personal…
In a significant operation targeting cybercrime, authorities have dismantled two interconnected networks involved in the illicit exchange of cryptocurrency and the facilitation of cybercriminal activities. Hydra, a notorious bazaar accessible via the Tor network, specialized in trading not only drugs but also illicit services including the sale of counterfeit documents…
