Teen Hacker Charged in $4M Scattered Spider Cybercrime Spree
A 19-year-old hacker faces federal charges for orchestrating sophisticated phishing attacks against major companies, causing over $4 million in losses. As the sixth alleged member of Scattered Spider, Remington Ogletree targeted telecom and financial institutions through social engineering schemes.
Major Corporate Data Breach Exposes Details of 760,000 Employees from Banking and Tech Giants
A massive data breach orchestrated by 'Nam3L3ss' has compromised sensitive information of over 760,000 employees from major corporations including Bank of America, Nokia, and Xerox. The breach appears linked to earlier MOVEit software attacks by the Russia-linked Cl0p ransomware group.
Major African Cybercrime Crackdown: Over 1,000 Suspects Arrested in Multi-National Operation
Law enforcement agencies across 19 African nations collaborated with INTERPOL to dismantle cybercrime networks responsible for $192 million in losses. The operation led to over 1,000 arrests and uncovered major schemes including ransomware attacks, banking fraud, and trafficking-linked scams.
Texas Engineering Firm ENGlobal Hit by Disruptive Ransomware Attack
Houston-based ENGlobal Corporation, a key contractor for U.S. government agencies, faces operational disruption following a ransomware attack discovered on November 25. The engineering firm has engaged cybersecurity experts while working to restore critical systems and assess potential data theft.
Howling Scorpius: The Dangerous Ransomware Group Threatening Global Organizations
A sophisticated ransomware operation known as Howling Scorpius has emerged as a major cyber threat in 2023, targeting organizations worldwide with double extortion tactics. The group operates the Akira ransomware platform, exploiting vulnerabilities across multiple sectors including education, government, and manufacturing.
UK's Cyber Security Chief Warns of Widening Gap Between Threats and Defenses
Britain's NCSC reports a 16% surge in cyber incidents during 2024, with ransomware attacks threatening critical infrastructure. The agency's chief, Richard Horne, emphasizes the urgent need to strengthen cyber defenses amid increasing sophisticated attacks from state actors.
Five Years of Devastating Ransomware: A Timeline of Billion-Dollar Attacks
From Colonial Pipeline to JBS Foods, ransomware attacks have caused unprecedented damage, with global losses reaching $20 billion in 2021 alone. Explore the most significant cyber incidents that paralyzed critical infrastructure and reshaped cybersecurity strategies between 2018-2023.
Global Law Enforcement Takes Down PopeyeTools: Major Darknet Marketplace for Stolen Financial Data
U.S. authorities have dismantled PopeyeTools, an eight-year-old darknet marketplace that generated $1.7M from trading stolen financial data and hacking tools. The operation led to three arrests and cryptocurrency seizures, highlighting increased international cooperation against cybercrime.
INC Ransom Strikes UK Children's Hospital in Major Cybersecurity Breach
Ransomware group INC Ransom claims to have stolen sensitive patient data from Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool, compromising records spanning 2018-2024. Hospital officials are working with the National Crime Agency while maintaining operations, as security experts link the attack to CitrixBleed vulnerability exploitation.
FTC Strengthens Protections Against Tech Support Scams Targeting Seniors
The Federal Trade Commission has expanded its Telemarketing Sales Rule to combat tech support fraud, particularly schemes targeting older adults who initiate contact. The new rules enable the FTC to take action against scammers regardless of who makes the initial call, as seniors lost $175 million to these scams in 2023.