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FBI Alerts Public to Criminals Impersonating ICE Agents, Advises Verification Protocols

— Criminal impersonation of U.S. immigration officers has emerged as a significant threat, as detailed in a recent warning bulletin from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The document, released last month, outlines several incidents across multiple states involving individuals fraudulently claiming to be agents of Immigration and Customs Enforcement…

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US and Global Partners Blame China for Major Microsoft Exchange Cyberattack

The U.S. government, along with critical allies such as the European Union, the United Kingdom, and NATO, has officially linked a substantial cyberattack on Microsoft Exchange email servers to state-sponsored hacking groups associated with China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS). The attack exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange, which were…

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Top 30 Critical Security Vulnerabilities Frequently Targeted by Hackers

In a recent joint advisory, intelligence agencies from Australia, the U.K., and the U.S. have highlighted critical vulnerabilities that were actively exploited during 2020 and 2021. This report underscores how swiftly threat actors can capitalize on publicly disclosed weaknesses in software, posing a significant risk to various organizations worldwide. The…

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Pompompurin Revealed: Notorious BreachForums Leader Captured in New York

In a significant law enforcement operation, a 21-year-old man from New York has been arrested for allegedly operating the notorious hacking forum BreachForums under the alias “Pompompurin.” The arrest, reported first by Bloomberg Law, follows intensive investigations by federal authorities at a residence in Peekskill, where evidence was confiscated. According…

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BreachForums Founder, 20, Could Face Up to 5 Years in Prison

In a significant development within the cybersecurity landscape, Conor Brian Fitzpatrick, a 20-year-old who operated the now-defunct BreachForums, has been formally charged with conspiracy to commit access device fraud in the United States. This notable case highlights the growing scrutiny on online platforms facilitating cybercrime. Fitzpatrick, known online as “pompompurin,”…

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TrickBot Operators Collaborate with Shathak Attackers for Conti Ransomware Campaign

Recent intelligence reveals a troubling collaboration between the TrickBot Trojan operators and the Shathak threat group. This partnership aims to deliver various forms of malware, culminating in the deployment of Conti ransomware on compromised systems. This evolution highlights the sophistication of recent cybercrime tactics, signaling an increasing urgency for businesses…

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FBI Takes Action Against Genesis Market: 119 Arrested in Cybercrime Bust

A significant international law enforcement operation has successfully dismantled Genesis Market, an illicit online platform that specialized in trading stolen account credentials across email, banking, and social media domains. This joint effort involved authorities from 17 separate nations, leading to 119 arrests and 208 property investigations across 13 countries. Despite…

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