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The criminal group behind Black Basta ransomware has recently incorporated new social engineering strategies, deploying malicious payloads including Zbot and DarkGate since October 2024. This evolution indicates a more sophisticated approach in their methods of attack. Key Tactics and Techniques Email Bombing: Black Basta initiates their attacks by overwhelming target

A sophisticated phishing network that posed as law enforcement and banking officials to defraud elderly victims throughout Europe has been successfully dismantled by Belgian and Dutch police, with Europol’s crucial assistance. #### Operative Details Scam Tactics Operating primarily from the Netherlands, the fraudsters orchestrated a complex scheme utilizing both phone

Radiant Capital has attributed a $50 million cryptocurrency theft to North Korean hackers following an October 16 security breach. This investigation, supported by cybersecurity firm Mandiant, links the attack to a group known as Citrine Sleet, also referred to as UNC4736 or "AppleJeus," which is reportedly affiliated with

A recent cybersecurity investigation has uncovered that the ultralytics AI library was compromised, resulting in the distribution of a cryptocurrency mining program. Compromise Details According to ReversingLabs, the breach stemmed from a vulnerable GitHub Actions script within the library’s build environment. This particular vulnerability allowed attackers to inject malicious

Anna Jaques Hospital has disclosed a breach resulting from a ransomware attack that occurred on December 25, 2023. The breach has affected over 310,000 patients, exposing sensitive health information, according to an announcement on the hospital's website. Anna Jaques, a key healthcare provider in Massachusetts, operates as

Cryptocurrencies, ranging from Bitcoin to other digital currencies like altcoins and meme coins, are significantly transforming the payment landscape. They offer unparalleled benefits such as increased privacy, lower fees, expedited transactions, enhanced security, and universal accessibility. The Cryptocurrency Evolution in Web Hosting What once appeared as a fleeting trend, cryptocurrencies

In a recent investigation, the Federal Security Service (FSB) of Russia is accused of surveilling a Russian programmer, Kirill Parubets, by embedding spyware on his mobile device. The findings were reported by First Department in collaboration with the University of Toronto's Citizen Lab. Detention and Surveillance: Kirill Parubets

A significant crackdown by European law enforcement agencies led to the dismantling of the Manson Market, an online hub notorious for trading in stolen data among cybercriminals. Sophisticated Data Marketplace for Cybercriminals Manson Market distinguished itself by offering advanced filtering options, allowing cybercriminals to purchase stolen data based on specific

The Termite ransomware group has taken credit for a cybersecurity breach affecting Blue Yonder, a prominent provider in the software as a service (SaaS) sector, which occurred in November. Identity of the Attackers: The breach was executed by the Termite ransomware gang, a group known for targeting large-scale SaaS companies.