Norton Crack Midnight Ransomware, Release Free Decryptor
Norton finds a flaw in the new Midnight ransomware built from Babuk code and releases a free decryptor to help victims recover files without paying a ransom.
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Former cybersecurity firm experts attempted to extort five U.S. companies in 2023 using BlackCat ransomware attacks
U.S. prosecutors charged three Florida men for using BlackCat ransomware to hack and extort five U.S. companies in 2023. U.S. prosecutors charged Ryan Clifford Goldberg, Kevin Tyler Martin, and another Florida-based accomplice (aka “Co-Conspirator 1”) for using BlackCat ransomware to hack and extort five U.S. companies in 2023. According to Federal prosecutors, the attacks occurred […]
Nine arrested in €600M crypto laundering bust across Europe
A coordinated Eurojust-led operation led to nine arrests in Cyprus, Spain, and Germany for laundering €600M in crypto fraud. Authorities in France, Belgium, and Cyprus arrested nine people in a coordinated Eurojust-led operation against a crypto money laundering ring that stole over €600 million. The group ran dozens of fake crypto investment sites that promised […]
Crooks exploit RMM software to hijack trucking firms and steal cargo
Hackers target trucking firms with RMM tools to steal freight, teaming with organized crime to loot goods, mainly food and beverages. Cybercriminals are targeting trucking and logistics firms with RMM tools (remote monitoring and management software) to steal freight. Active since June 2025, the group works with organized crime to loot goods, mainly food and […]
Jabber Zeus developer ‘MrICQ’ extradited to US from Italy
Ukrainian Yuriy Rybtsov, aka MrICQ, a suspected Jabber Zeus developer, was extradited from Italy to the US to face cybercrime charges. Ukrainian national Yuriy Igorevich Rybtsov (41), aka MrICQ, an alleged Jabber Zeus developer, was arrested in Italy, lost his extradition appeal, and has been sent to the US to face cybercrime charges. After a […]
New Dante Spyware Linked to Rebranded Hacking Team, Now Memento Labs
Kaspersky researchers uncovered Operation ForumTroll, an attack campaign utilising the new ‘Dante’ spyware developed by Memento Labs, the rebranded Hacking Team. The attacks used a Chrome zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-2783) and COM hijacking for per…
Android Apps misusing NFC and HCE to steal payment data on the rise
Zimperium zLabs found 760+ Android apps abusing NFC and HCE to steal payment data, showing a surge in NFC relay fraud since April 2024. Zimperium zLabs researchers spotted over 760 Android apps abusing Near-Field Communication (NFC) and Host Card Emulation (HCE) to steal payment data and commit fraud, showing rapid growth in NFC relay attacks […]
Conduent January 2025 breach impacts 10M+ people
Conduent January 2025 breach exposed personal data of 10M+ people, including names, addresses, DOBs, SSNs, and health and insurance info. Conduent January 2025 breach exposed the personal data of over 10M people, including names, addresses, DOBs, SSNs, and health and insurance info. In April 2025, the business services provider Conduent revealed that personal information, including […]
Ukrainian extradited to US over Conti ransomware involvement
Ukrainian Oleksii Lytvynenko extradited from Ireland to US for alleged role in Conti ransomware after fleeing Ukraine in 2022. Ukrainian national Oleksii Lytvynenko (43) extradited from Ireland to the US, faces charges for alleged involvement in Conti ransomware attacks after fleeing Ukraine in 2022. The man appeared in a US court and was charged with […]
India’s Cybersecurity Industry Surges To $20 Billion, Driven By AI and Data Protection Law
India’s cybersecurity ecosystem has reached a significant milestone, now valued at $20 billion, according to Dr. Sanjay Bahl, Director General of the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In).With over 400 active start-ups and a skilled workforce of 6.5 lakh professionals, India is swiftly consolidating its position as a global cybersecurity powerhouse. This growth underscores the