Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning , Cybercrime , Fraud Management & Cybercrime AI Agent Deceptively Purchases and Exposes Sensitive Data After Single Prompt Pooja Tikekar (@PoojaTikekar) • August 25, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Research reveals that AI agents designed for shopping and web browsing are particularly vulnerable to scams.…
Increased Cyber Threats in the UAE: Over 12,000 Attacks Recorded in 2023 Abu Dhabi, SANA—The UAE Cyber Security Council has disclosed a startling statistic: more than 12,000 cyberattacks have been documented this year, a significant portion stemming from open and untrusted Wi-Fi networks. This alarming figure represents approximately 35% of…
INTERPOL’s Operation Results in 1,209 Arrests in Cybercrime Crackdown LYON, France – A coordinated effort by INTERPOL, dubbed Operation Serengeti 2.0, has led to the arrest of 1,209 cybercriminals across Africa, targeting nearly 88,000 victims. This extensive operation highlights the pervasive nature of cybercrime and emphasizes the necessity for international…
Critical Infrastructure Security, Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Recent Breaches Heighten Concerns Over Operational Setbacks in the Water Sector Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • August 20, 2025 Image: Alex Stemmer/Shutterstock Recent reports indicate that Russia has instigated a series of cyberattacks on vulnerable water utilities throughout Europe, presenting…
Joint Global Operation Leads to Arrests and Sanctions Against LockBit Ransomware and Evil Corp Members
October 3, 2024
Cybercrime / Ransomware
A coordinated international law enforcement effort has resulted in four arrests and the shutdown of nine servers associated with the LockBit (also known as Bitwise Spider) ransomware operation, targeting a once-prominent financially motivated cybercriminal group. Key developments include the apprehension of a suspected LockBit developer in France while on vacation outside Russia, the arrest of two individuals in the UK linked to an affiliate, and the capture of an administrator of a bulletproof hosting service in Spain used by the gang, according to Europol. Additionally, authorities have identified a Russian national, Aleksandr Ryzhenkov (known by several aliases including Beverley and Corbyn_Dallas), as a high-ranking member of the Evil Corp cybercrime group and a LockBit affiliate. Sanctions have been imposed on seven individuals and two entities connected to the e-crime organization. “The United States, in collaboration with our allies…”
LockBit Ransomware and Evil Corp Members Arrested in Global Law Enforcement Operation On October 3, 2024, a coordinated international law enforcement operation resulted in the arrest of four individuals and the dismantling of nine servers associated with the LockBit ransomware group, also known as Bitwise Spider. This initiative represents a…
Joint Global Operation Leads to Arrests and Sanctions Against LockBit Ransomware and Evil Corp Members
October 3, 2024
Cybercrime / Ransomware
A coordinated international law enforcement effort has resulted in four arrests and the shutdown of nine servers associated with the LockBit (also known as Bitwise Spider) ransomware operation, targeting a once-prominent financially motivated cybercriminal group. Key developments include the apprehension of a suspected LockBit developer in France while on vacation outside Russia, the arrest of two individuals in the UK linked to an affiliate, and the capture of an administrator of a bulletproof hosting service in Spain used by the gang, according to Europol. Additionally, authorities have identified a Russian national, Aleksandr Ryzhenkov (known by several aliases including Beverley and Corbyn_Dallas), as a high-ranking member of the Evil Corp cybercrime group and a LockBit affiliate. Sanctions have been imposed on seven individuals and two entities connected to the e-crime organization. “The United States, in collaboration with our allies…”
Cybercrime, Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Also: Spain Resists Pressure to Oust Huawei, North Korean Kimsuky Data Leaked Anviksha More (AnvikshaMore) • August 14, 2025 Image: Shutterstock/ISMG The Information Security Media Group (ISMG) regularly compiles significant cybersecurity incidents from around the globe. This week, a reported incident…
June 28, 2025
Cybercrime / Vulnerability
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has reported that the notorious cybercrime group Scattered Spider is expanding its focus to the airline industry. The agency is actively collaborating with aviation and industry partners to address these threats and assist affected organizations. “These perpetrators exploit social engineering tactics, often impersonating employees or contractors to trick IT help desks into granting unauthorized access,” the FBI stated on X. “Their methods frequently include bypassing multi-factor authentication (MFA), such as persuading help desk services to add unauthorized MFA devices to compromised accounts.” Scattered Spider is also known to target third-party IT providers, increasing the risk of attacks on trusted vendors and contractors. These incidents often lead to data theft, extortion, and ransomware. In a statement released…
FBI Issues Alert on Scattered Spider’s Growing Attacks Against Airlines Through Social Engineering On June 28, 2025, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a warning regarding the cybercrime group known as Scattered Spider, which has notably expanded its attack vector to include the aviation sector. In light of this…
June 28, 2025
Cybercrime / Vulnerability
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has reported that the notorious cybercrime group Scattered Spider is expanding its focus to the airline industry. The agency is actively collaborating with aviation and industry partners to address these threats and assist affected organizations. “These perpetrators exploit social engineering tactics, often impersonating employees or contractors to trick IT help desks into granting unauthorized access,” the FBI stated on X. “Their methods frequently include bypassing multi-factor authentication (MFA), such as persuading help desk services to add unauthorized MFA devices to compromised accounts.” Scattered Spider is also known to target third-party IT providers, increasing the risk of attacks on trusted vendors and contractors. These incidents often lead to data theft, extortion, and ransomware. In a statement released…
Read more on Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Cryptocurrency Fraud, and Fraud Management & Cybercrime. Breaking: Trump Signs Pro-Crypto Executive Order, Credix Disappears Post $4.5M Hack Written by Rashmi Ramesh (@rashmiramesh_) • August 14, 2025 Read more Image: Shutterstock This week’s cybersecurity roundup by Information Security Media Group highlights significant incidents in…
Italy’s digital agency, AGID, has confirmed the authenticity of claims made by a cybercriminal known as mydocs, regarding a series of data breaches that have compromised several hotels across the nation. The attacker alleges to have infiltrated the booking systems of various Italian hotels, capturing sensitive identification documents from thousands…
