Tag DDoS

Police Take Down World’s Largest ‘DDoS-for-Hire’ Service; Administrators Arrested

In a significant operation targeting international cybercrime, Dutch authorities have dismantled one of the largest DDoS-for-hire platforms globally, which facilitated over 4 million attacks and culminated in multiple arrests of its operators. The initiative, known as “Operation Power Off,” was spearheaded by the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) in collaboration…

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New Condi Malware Compromising TP-Link Wi-Fi Routers for DDoS Botnet Assaults

A newly identified malware strain, known as Condi, is leveraging a vulnerability found in TP-Link Archer AX21 (AX1800) Wi-Fi routers to integrate these devices into a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) botnet. This campaign, according to Fortinet’s FortiGuard Labs, has intensified since late May 2023, marking a significant escalation in cyber threats…

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FBI Warns of Two New Malware Threats Tied to Hidden Cobra Hackers

New Malware Alert: North Korean Hacking Group’s Tools Discovered The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), in collaboration with the FBI, has issued a joint technical alert regarding two recently identified pieces of malware deployed by the North Korean Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group known as Hidden Cobra, also…

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Uncover the Truth: Exploring the Depths of the Cybercriminal Underground Beyond the Headlines

Each month, Cybersixgill’s threat experts provide insights into the latest tactics, techniques, and procedures employed by cybercriminals. Their reports shed light on emerging threats from the underground, detailing the actors involved and offering guidance on risk mitigation strategies. Regular updates on vulnerabilities, ransomware, and malware trends from the deep and…

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DOGE Transfers Social Security Data to the Cloud

Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Recent Developments: CIRO Phishing Breach, Ingram Micro Ransomware, and CVE Increase Pooja Tikekar (@PoojaTikekar) • January 22, 2026 Image: Shutterstock/ISMG ISMG compiles weekly summaries of cybersecurity breaches globally. Recent incidents include sensitive data shared by the U.S. Social Security Administration on an unauthorized Cloudflare server,…

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Critical MikroTik RouterOS Vulnerability Puts Over 500,000 Devices at Risk of Hacking

A critical privilege escalation vulnerability in MikroTik RouterOS could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, giving them complete control of vulnerable devices. This flaw, designated as CVE-2023-30799, carries a CVSS score of 9.1, indicating its severity. It is estimated that between 500,000 and 900,000 RouterOS systems might be exploited…

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Staminus, Anti-DDoS Firm, Breached: Customer Data Compromised

Major Data Breach at Staminus Communications Exposes Customer Information Staminus Communications, a hosting provider based in California known for its Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) protection services, is facing a significant data breach. This incident has resulted in the unauthorized exposure of personal and sensitive information belonging to its clientele,…

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