UK Exposes Bulletproof Hosting Operator Linked to LockBit and Evil Corp
The operator, Alexander Volosovik, also known as “Yalishanda”, “Downlow” and “Stas_vl,” ran a long-running bulletproof hosting operation used by top ransomware groups.
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DragonForce, LockBit, and Qilin, a new triad aims to dominate the ransomware landscape
DragonForce, LockBit, and Qilin formed a ransomware alliance to boost attack effectiveness, marking a major shift in the cyber threat landscape. Ransomware groups DragonForce, LockBit, and Qilin formed a strategic alliance to enhance their attack capabilities, signaling an evolving cyber threat landscape. The alliance aims at sharing tools and infrastructure to enhance attack effectiveness. The […]
Fake Ukrainian Police Emails Spread New CountLoader Malware Loader
A new malware loader, CountLoader, has been discovered by cybersecurity firm Silent Push. This threat is linked to prominent Russian ransomware gangs, including LockBit, BlackBasta, and Qilin, and is being used as an initial access broker.
Who Got Arrested in the Raid on the XSS Crime Forum?
On July 22, 2025, the European police agency Europol said a long-running investigation led by the French Police resulted in the arrest of a 38-year-old administrator of XSS, a Russian-language cybercrime forum with more than 50,000 members. The action has triggered an ongoing frenzy of speculation and panic among XSS denizens about the identity of the unnamed suspect, but the consensus is that he is a pivotal figure in the crime forum scene who goes by the hacker handle “Toha.” Here’s a deep dive on what’s knowable about Toha, and a short stab at who got nabbed.
LockBit Leak Shows Affiliates Use Pressure Tactics, Rarely Get Paid
Weeks after LockBit ransomware breach, leaked data reveals how affiliates generate ransomware, set ransom demands, and often walk away unpaid.
Valuable Information Leaked in LockBit Ransomware Hack
Private messages, Bitcoin addresses, victim data, and attacker information were leaked after someone hacked a LockBit admin panel.
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LockBit’s Dark Web Domains Hacked, Internal Data and Wallets Leaked
LockBit’s dark web domains were hacked, exposing internal data, affiliate tools, and over 60,000 Bitcoin wallets in a…
LockBit’s Dark Web Domains Hacked, Internal Data and Wallets Leaked
LockBit’s dark web domains were hacked, exposing internal data, affiliate tools, and over 60,000 Bitcoin wallets in a…
LockBit Developer Rostislav Panev Extradited from Israel to the US
The US extradites LockBit ransomware developer, Rostislav Panev, from Israel. Learn how his arrest impacts the fight against…
LockBit ransomware developer Rostislav Panev was extradited from Israel to the U.S.
The US Justice Department announced that the LockBit ransomware developer Rostislav Panev was extradited from Israel to the U.S. The US Justice Department announced that one of the LockBit ransomware developer, Rostislav Panev (51), has been extradited to the United States. The dual Russian-Israeli national was arrested in Israel in 2024 and faces charges related […]