Cyber Crime

Pierluigi Paganini September 20, 2024
US DoJ charged two men with stealing and laundering $230 Million worth of cryptocurrency

The US DoJ arrested two people and charged them with stealing and laundering more than $230 million worth of cryptocurrency. The U.S. DoJ arrested two people, Malone Lam (20) (aka “Greavys,” “Anne Hathaway,” and “$$$”) and Jeandiel Serrano (21) (aka “Box,” “VersaceGod,” and “@SkidStar”) in Miami and charged them with stealing more than $230 million […]

Pierluigi Paganini September 19, 2024
International law enforcement operation dismantled criminal communication platform Ghost

An international law enforcement operation infiltrated the encrypted messaging app Ghost, which was widely used by criminals, resulting in the arrest of dozens of individuals. An international law enforcement operation infiltrated the encrypted communications app Ghost, designed for criminal use, leading to numerous arrests. The alleged administrator of the app, Jay Je Yoon Jung (32), […]

Pierluigi Paganini September 18, 2024
Credential Flusher, understanding the threat and how to protect your login data

Credential Flusher is a method that allows hackers to steal login credentials directly from the victim’s web browser. The cyber attacks have become increasingly sophisticated, putting our personal information at risk. One of the latest and most insidious techniques is Credential Flusher, a method that allows hackers to steal login credentials directly from the victim’s […]

Pierluigi Paganini September 17, 2024
Chinese man charged for spear-phishing against NASA and US Government

US DoJ charged a Chinese national who used spear-phishing emails to obtain sensitive info from NASA, the U.S. Air Force, Navy, Army, and the FAA. The U.S. DoJ charged a Chinese national, Song Wu (39), who used spear-phishing emails to target employees of NASA, the U.S. Air Force, Navy, Army, and the FAA.” The man, […]

Pierluigi Paganini September 17, 2024
Qilin ransomware attack on Synnovis impacted over 900,000 patients

The personal information of a million individuals was published online following a ransomware attack that in June disrupted NHS hospitals in London. In June, a ransomware attack on pathology and diagnostic services provider Synnovis has severely impacted the operations at several major NHS hospitals in London. The attack forced the impacted hospitals to cancel some […]

Pierluigi Paganini September 15, 2024
Port of Seattle confirmed that Rhysida ransomware gang was behind the August attack

Port of Seattle confirmed on Friday that the Rhysida ransomware group was behind the cyberattack that hit the agency in August. In August, a cyber attack hit the Port of Seattle, which also operates the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, websites and phone systems were impacted. Media reported that the Port of Seattle, which also operates the […]

Pierluigi Paganini September 13, 2024
New Linux malware called Hadooken targets Oracle WebLogic servers

A new Linux malware called Hadooken targets Oracle WebLogic servers, it has been linked to several ransomware families. Aqua Security Nautilus researchers discovered a new Linux malware, called Hadooken, targeting Weblogic servers. The name comes from the attack “surge fist” in the Street Fighter series. Upon execution, the malware drops a Tsunami malware and deploys […]

Pierluigi Paganini September 13, 2024
Lehigh Valley Health Network hospital network has agreed to a $65 million settlement after data breach

Lehigh Valley Health Network ’s (LVHN) hospital network has agreed to a $65 million settlement in a class action lawsuit related to a data breach. Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a large hospital and healthcare system based in Pennsylvania, USA. It operates numerous hospitals, health centers, and outpatient facilities across the region, including the […]

Pierluigi Paganini September 12, 2024
Cybersecurity giant Fortinet discloses a data breach

Fortinet disclosed a data breach after a threat actor claimed the theft of 440GB of files from the company’s Microsoft Sharepoint server. Today, Fortinet told Cyber Daily that a threat actor gained unauthorized access to a third-party service it used. “An individual gained unauthorized access to a limited number of files stored on Fortinet’s instance […]

Pierluigi Paganini September 12, 2024
UK NCA arrested a teenager linked to the attack on Transport for London

U.K. police arrested a 17-year-old teenager allegedly linked to the cyberattack on London’s public transportation agency, Transport for London. U.K.’s National Crime Agency announced the arrest of a 17-year-old teenager from Walsall who is allegedly linked to the cyberattack that recently hit Transport for London. “The 17-year-old male was detained on suspicion of Computer Misuse […]