In May 2020, an unsettling incident unfolded in Sacramento, California, when homeowner Alfonso Nguyen encountered two deputies from the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department at his residence. They accused him of illicit cannabis cultivation and insisted on searching his home. Upon his refusal, one deputy reportedly labeled him a liar and…
Are Hackers Abandoning Ransomware Encryption? A new breach has emerged, attributed to a group now known as World Leaks, which was previously identified as the “Hunters International ransomware gang.” This rebranded entity seems to be forgoing the traditional ransomware element in its data-extortion practices. The shift suggests a tactic aimed…
Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Cryptocurrency Fraud, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Also: Sentencing in Winkle Abduction and Increase in Crypto Theft Akshaya Asokan ( asokan_akshaya) • July 10, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Information Security Media Group regularly reviews cybersecurity incidents related to digital assets. This week, highlights include the discovery of over 40…
Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Cryptocurrency Fraud, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Also: Dismantling a 460 Million Euro Crypto Fraud Network Rashmi Ramesh ( rashmiramesh_) • July 3, 2025 Image: Shutterstock In its weekly roundup, Information Security Media Group highlights recent cybersecurity incidents involving digital assets. This week, attention turns to Iran’s leading…
AT&T has announced a new security measure designed to prevent unauthorized alterations to mobile accounts in a bid to combat a prevalent form of account hijacking known as SIM swapping. This criminal method involves scammers taking control of a victim’s mobile account by replacing their SIM card, enabling them to…
Cyber Attack Targets Financial Sector in Iran, Linked to Predatory Sparrow Group Recent cyber incidents have highlighted escalating tensions between Iran and the Israeli-linked hacking group known as Predatory Sparrow. In a recent blog post, the blockchain analysis firm Elliptic confirmed associations between the Iranian cryptocurrency exchange Nobitex and several…
Picture this: you connect with someone new online, perhaps through a dating app or social media. The conversation flows naturally, and the authenticity of the individual prompts you to shift communication to platforms like Telegram or WhatsApp. Things progress quickly; you exchange photos and even video chat. Just as your…
$31 Million Bitcoin Donation Sparks Inquiry Over Possible Criminal Origins Last weekend, Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the notorious Silk Road marketplace, received a staggering $31 million in Bitcoin from an undisclosed source. While many viewed this as a generous welcome-home gesture following his recent pardon, speculation has arisen regarding…
In recent developments surrounding North Korean digital fraud, researchers have unveiled a list of 1,000 email addresses allegedly associated with scams run by North Korean IT workers targeting Western companies. Accompanying this disclosure are images of individuals purportedly involved in these illegal activities. Concurrently, the marketplace Xinbi Guarantee, a platform…
