North Korea's Digital Heist: Over $659M Stolen in Cryptocurrency Attacks
North Korean hackers, led by the Lazarus Group, orchestrated major cryptocurrency thefts totaling $659 million in 2024 through sophisticated social engineering tactics. The attacks targeted multiple exchanges including WazirX and DMM Bitcoin, prompting a joint warning from US, Japan and South Korea.
UK Plans Historic Ban on Public Sector Ransomware Payments
The UK government is proposing groundbreaking legislation to prohibit ransomware payments by public sector organizations and critical infrastructure operators. The initiative aims to weaken cybercriminals' financial incentives following 430 cyber incidents in the past year, including 13 major ransomware attacks.
Massachusetts Town Battles Network Security Breach: Emergency Services Unaffected
The Town of Bourne, Massachusetts, is investigating a cyberattack discovered on their IT network while maintaining critical municipal services. Officials confirm emergency response systems remain fully operational as they work with partner agencies to analyze the breach and strengthen security measures.
Prison Drone Crisis: National Security Alert as Aerial Contraband Deliveries Surge in High-Security Facilities
Prison watchdog chief Charlie Taylor warns of sophisticated drone operations delivering weapons and contraband into maximum security prisons, declaring it a national security threat. Organized crime groups are exploiting deteriorating security measures at facilities housing dangerous inmates, with thermal-equipped drones making regular nighttime deliveries.
Hackers Expose Telefónica's Internal Data in 2.3GB Security Breach
Spanish telecom giant Telefónica confirms unauthorized access to its internal Jira system, resulting in 2.3GB of sensitive data being leaked on cybercrime forums. Four hackers linked to Hellcat Ransomware claimed responsibility for the breach, which potentially compromised customer information.
New WordPress Credit Card Skimmer Hides in Database to Steal Payment Data
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a sophisticated credit card skimming campaign targeting WordPress e-commerce sites by injecting malicious code into database tables. The stealthy malware evades detection while capturing payment information through fake forms and encrypted exfiltration methods.
Inside the Professional Crime Machine: A Day with Elite Voice Phishing Operators
Modern voice phishing crews operate with military precision, utilizing sophisticated tools and tactics to target wealthy victims. With structured roles and meticulous planning, these cybercriminal enterprises can steal millions through elaborate social engineering schemes.
Telegram's Privacy Shift: Data Sharing Soars Following CEO's Arrest
Telegram's cooperation with law enforcement skyrocketed after CEO Pavel Durov's arrest in France, with US data requests jumping 6,000% in late 2023. The messaging platform now shares user data for fraud and cybercrime cases, marking a significant departure from its previous privacy-focused stance.
Malicious PhishWP Plugin Targets WordPress E-commerce Payment Data Through Fake Checkouts
A sophisticated WordPress plugin called PhishWP has emerged on Russian cybercrime forums, creating deceptive payment gateways to steal customer payment data through fake checkout pages. The malware includes advanced features like OTP functionality and real-time data transmission via Telegram, highlighting growing e-commerce security threats.
UK Proposes Law to Criminalize Creation of Sexually Explicit Deepfakes
The UK government plans to make creating AI-generated explicit images without consent punishable by up to two years in prison, closing a legal gap where only sharing such content was prohibited. The legislation aims to combat online abuse targeting women while addressing enforcement challenges in tracing deepfake creators.