In a significant development in cybersecurity enforcement, Dutch authorities recently apprehended three individuals purportedly involved in a substantial operation centered on data theft, extortion, and money laundering. The suspects, comprising two 21-year-old men from Zandvoort and Rotterdam, alongside an 18-year-old male lacking a fixed residence, were arrested on January 23,…
Explore topics like Business Continuity Management / Disaster Recovery, Governance & Risk Management, and IT Risk Management. Insights from Forrester’s Brent Ellis and Dario Maisto on Challenges Facing Large Enterprises Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • October 24, 2025 Brent Ellis, Principal Analyst, and Dario Maisto, Senior Analyst, Forrester The recent cascading…
AT&T recently secured an extension for customers to file claims related to a significant data breach settlement. Affected individuals now have until December 18 to submit their claims for compensation stemming from the breach. The first substantial breach was reported in March 2024, with AT&T disclosing in a statement that…
Recent investigations by Lumen Technologies have unveiled the significant role of the Ngioweb malware in powering the well-known residential proxy service NSOCKS, along with related services such as VN5Socks and Shopsocks5. This revelation highlights the ongoing misuse of this malware in various cybercriminal operations. The telemetry data from Black Lotus…
A Russian national apprehended in South Korea has been extradited to the United States and appeared in a federal court in Ohio on October 20, facing serious charges tied to his involvement with the notorious TrickBot cybercrime group. Authorities allege that Vladimir Dunaev, 38, along with co-conspirators, orchestrated a scheme…
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is advancing plans for a sophisticated mobile surveillance system that integrates cutting-edge technologies, including artificial intelligence, radar, high-powered cameras, and wireless networking. This initiative was revealed through federal contracting records reviewed by WIRED, outlining a system designed to enhance border surveillance capabilities significantly.…
In December 2022, LastPass disclosed a significant data breach that permitted cybercriminals to access encrypted password vaults. This breach resulted from a coordinated second attack, leveraging vulnerabilities that emerged from an earlier incident. According to the company, a DevOps engineer’s personal computer was compromised through a keylogger, enabling unauthorized access…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Identity & Access Management Malware Captures Billions of Credentials Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • October 24, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Credential theft via infostealers has escalated to alarming levels, as cybercriminals continuously adapt to enhanced security measures. By infiltrating corporate systems with malware that captures session…
A recent listing on a dark web data leak site operated by the Everest ransomware group claims to have accessed 576,686 personal records associated with AT&T Careers, the recruitment platform of the telecommunications giant. This platform facilitates role applications, resume submissions, and career management for both applicants and employees. This…
