CrowdStrike, a leading player in the cybersecurity sector, recently terminated the employment of an insider alleged to have leaked confidential information. The action was taken after a cybercriminal group claimed to have accessed CrowdStrike’s internal systems. This breach occurred amid rising concerns over insider threats within the cybersecurity landscape. On…
Over the last decade, the English-speaking cybercriminal landscape, known as “The COM,” has grown from a niche group dedicated to trading rare social media usernames into a complex, service-driven underground economy orchestrating a wide array of global cyberattacks. Foundational communities like Dark0de and RaidForums have played a critical role in…
Identity services provider Okta has reported discovering “additional threat actor activity” related to a breach affecting its support case management system that occurred in October 2023. The breach reportedly involved unauthorized access to the names and email addresses of all users within Okta’s customer support system, a significant concern for…
Salesforce is facing a serious cybersecurity threat as a criminal syndicate, identifying itself as Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters, has made allegations of stealing around one billion records from multiple Salesforce customers. The group initiated this extortion campaign back in May, utilizing voice calls to reach organizations that utilize Salesforce for data…
In a dramatic turn in the world of cybersecurity, a hacking collective known for orchestrating some of the most significant data breaches globally announced its retirement through a poetic mockery of corporate farewells. This group, which unifies notorious factions, declared in early September that they were disbanding following the successful…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Geo Focus: The United Kingdom Carmaker Anticipates Phased Restart of Production Akshaya Asokan ( asokan_akshaya) • September 29, 2025 A Jaguar Land Rover signage board outside of the manufacturer’s engine factory in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. (Image: Richard OD/Shutterstock) The British government is set to guarantee…
Luxury department store Harrods has confirmed a significant data breach, revealing that cybercriminals may have compromised up to 430,000 customer records following an incident involving a third-party IT provider. The retailer has received communications from the “threat actor” but has chosen not to engage, implying a possible ransom demand. This…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime The Illusion of Retirement: Insights from Ransomware Groups Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • September 23, 2025 The Loch Ness Monster, a creation of Christian Spurling and Ian Colin Marmaduke Wetherell in 1934. (Image: Public Domain) Unfounded legends persist, like the Loch Ness Monster and Bigfoot,…
In a significant legal development, U.S. prosecutors recently filed criminal charges against Thalha Jubair, a 19-year-old from the U.K., in connection with his alleged involvement as a central figure in Scattered Spider, a notorious cybercrime organization implicated in extortion schemes totaling over $115 million. These accusations, which emerged as Jubair…
