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…
On June 11, 2025, INTERPOL announced the successful dismantling of more than 20,000 malicious IP addresses and domains associated with 69 information-stealing malware variants. Conducted between January and April 2025, the operation—codename Operation Secure—was a collaborative effort involving law enforcement agencies from 26 countries. This initiative focused on identifying servers, mapping physical networks, and executing targeted takedowns.
According to INTERPOL, these coordinated actions led to the removal of 79% of the suspicious IP addresses identified. Participating countries reported seizing 41 servers, recovering over 100 GB of data, and arresting 32 individuals linked to illegal cyber activities. Vietnamese authorities alone apprehended 18 suspects, confiscating various devices, SIM cards, registration documents, and $11,500 in cash. Additional house raids in Sri Lanka resulted in the arrest of 12 more individuals, with two suspects apprehended in Nauru. The Hong Kong Police also played a crucial role in the operation, as stated by INTERPOL.
INTERPOL Disrupts Over 20,000 Malicious IP Addresses in Operation Secure On June 11, 2025, INTERPOL announced a significant crackdown on cybercrime, revealing the dismantling of more than 20,000 malicious IP addresses linked to 69 variants of information-stealing malware. The initiative, termed Operation Secure, involved a coordinated effort from law enforcement…
On June 11, 2025, INTERPOL announced the successful dismantling of more than 20,000 malicious IP addresses and domains associated with 69 information-stealing malware variants. Conducted between January and April 2025, the operation—codename Operation Secure—was a collaborative effort involving law enforcement agencies from 26 countries. This initiative focused on identifying servers, mapping physical networks, and executing targeted takedowns.
According to INTERPOL, these coordinated actions led to the removal of 79% of the suspicious IP addresses identified. Participating countries reported seizing 41 servers, recovering over 100 GB of data, and arresting 32 individuals linked to illegal cyber activities. Vietnamese authorities alone apprehended 18 suspects, confiscating various devices, SIM cards, registration documents, and $11,500 in cash. Additional house raids in Sri Lanka resulted in the arrest of 12 more individuals, with two suspects apprehended in Nauru. The Hong Kong Police also played a crucial role in the operation, as stated by INTERPOL.
Cybercrime, Data Breach Notification, Data Security Hacking Incident at Clinical Diagnostics Lab Represents Shifting Landscape of Cyber Threats in the Netherlands Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • August 12, 2025 Image: Getty Images A significant data breach has occurred at a Dutch clinical diagnostics laboratory, impacting 485,000 participants in a cervical…
Critical Infrastructure Security, Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime NCSC-NL Reports Citrix NetScaler Vulnerability Targeted Critical Infrastructure Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • August 11, 2025 Dutch authorities indicate a suspected Russian hacking campaign utilized multiple groups to exploit a flaw in Citrix NetScaler, targeting the nation’s law enforcement network. (Image: Shutterstock) The…
AI-Based Attacks, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Fraud Management & Cybercrime OpenAI CEO Asserts AI Surpasses Voice Recognition, While Experts Remain Skeptical Suparna Goswami (gsuparna) • August 6, 2025 OpenAI CEO Sam Altman (Image: U.S. Senate) OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman recently claimed that artificial intelligence has essentially “defeated” most current…
Scattered Spider Compromises VMware ESXi to Launch Ransomware Against Critical U.S. Infrastructure
July 28, 2025
Cyber Attack / Ransomware
The infamous cybercrime group Scattered Spider is targeting VMware ESXi hypervisors in a series of attacks against the retail, airline, and transportation sectors in North America. According to an in-depth analysis by Google’s Mandiant team, “The group’s core tactics remain unchanged and do not depend on software exploits. Instead, they employ a strategic playbook that primarily involves phone calls to IT help desks.” The actors are described as aggressive and innovative, particularly adept at using social engineering to bypass even robust security systems. Their operations are precision-driven campaigns focused on the most critical systems and data of their victims. Also known as 0ktapus, Muddled Libra, Octo Tempest, and UNC3944, these threat actors have a track record of executing sophisticated social engineering tactics to gain initial access to target environments, subsequently employing a “living-off-the-land” (LotL) strategy by leveraging trusted administrative tools.
Scattered Spider Breaches VMware ESXi to Launch Ransomware Attacks on Critical U.S. Infrastructure July 28, 2025 In a concerning escalation of cyber threats, the cybercriminal group known as Scattered Spider has been orchestrating targeted attacks on VMware ESXi hypervisors, primarily affecting sectors such as retail, airlines, and transportation across North…
Scattered Spider Compromises VMware ESXi to Launch Ransomware Against Critical U.S. Infrastructure
July 28, 2025
Cyber Attack / Ransomware
The infamous cybercrime group Scattered Spider is targeting VMware ESXi hypervisors in a series of attacks against the retail, airline, and transportation sectors in North America. According to an in-depth analysis by Google’s Mandiant team, “The group’s core tactics remain unchanged and do not depend on software exploits. Instead, they employ a strategic playbook that primarily involves phone calls to IT help desks.” The actors are described as aggressive and innovative, particularly adept at using social engineering to bypass even robust security systems. Their operations are precision-driven campaigns focused on the most critical systems and data of their victims. Also known as 0ktapus, Muddled Libra, Octo Tempest, and UNC3944, these threat actors have a track record of executing sophisticated social engineering tactics to gain initial access to target environments, subsequently employing a “living-off-the-land” (LotL) strategy by leveraging trusted administrative tools.
Topics: Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Incident & Breach Response Ukrainian Hackers Uncover Evidence of Child Abduction Amid Ongoing Cyber Threats Anviksha More ( AnvikshaMore) • August 7, 2025 Information Security Media Group provides a weekly overview of significant cybersecurity incidents globally. This week, notable events include the arrest of…
Surge in Cybercrime: Alarming Trends in Ransomware and Infostealer Attacks Recent research highlights a significant escalation in cybercrime activity throughout 2025, characterized by substantial increases across various types of threats. Notably, there has been a staggering 800% rise in credential theft attributed to information-stealing malware, defining identity theft as a…
