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MIT Graduate Brothers Arrested for $25 Million Ethereum Heist
Two MIT graduates were arrested for allegedly stealing $25 million in Ethereum through a sophisticated blockchain manipulation scheme.
The Cyber Express
Gone in 12 Seconds: Siblings Siphon $25M from Ethereum Blockchain
Gone in 60 seconds is a thing of the past. With the world moving towards digital assets and cryptocurrency, “Gone
Bleeping Computer
Brothers arrested for $25 million theft in Ethereum blockchain attack
The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted two brothers for allegedly manipulating the Ethereum blockchain and stealing $25 million worth of cryptocurrency within approximately 12 seconds in a "first-of-its-kind" scheme.
The Cyber Express
The Cybersecurity Guardians: Meet the Top 30 cybersecurity Influencers to Follow in 2024
The ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity is shaped by a dedicated group of individuals. These pioneers, through their research, entrepreneurship, and
The Cyber Express
Tornado Cash Co-Founder Gets Over 5 Years for Laundering $1.2Bn
A Dutch court ruling on Tuesday found one of the co-founders of the now-sanctioned Tornado Cash cryptocurrency mixer service guilty
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Dutch Court Sentences Tornado Cash Co-Founder to 5 Years in Prison for Money Laundering
Alexey Pertsev, co-founder of Tornado Cash, sentenced to 5+ years in prison by Dutch court. The crypto mixer service was sanctioned by the U.S.
CyberNews
North Korea launders $148 million of stolen crypto using Tornado Cash
A UN sanctions investigation says North Korea laundered $147.5 million of stolen crypto through the virtual mixer platform Tornado Cash in March.
The Record
Sonne Finance developers offer bounty to hacker behind $20 million crypto theft
Sonne Finance, which allows people to lend and borrow funds without the need for intermediaries, said it would commit to not pursuing the heist any further if the perpetrator accepted an undisclosed bounty and returned the stolen cryptocurrency.
The Record
Tornado Cash co-founder convicted of laundering $1.2 billion by Dutch court
Alexey Pertsev's case has been seen as a bellwether pitting financial privacy advocates who view blockchain anonymity as a fundamental right against law enforcement intent on tracking the source of funds.
The Record
Is this Iowa congressman the next House Republican point man on cyber?
Rep. Zach Nunn arrived in Congress with arguably more cyber experience than any other new member in history. Can he fill the shoes of Rep. Mike Gallagher, the party's longtime House leader on cybersecurity issues?
SecurityWeek
Black Basta Ransomware Hit Over 500 Organizations
The US government warns of Black Basta ransomware attacks targeting critical infrastructure organizations.
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Black Basta Ransomware Strikes 500+ Entities Across North America, Europe, and Australia
Black Basta ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation has targeted over 500 private industry and critical infrastructure entities in North America, Eur
Security Affairs
As of May 2024, Black Basta ransomware affiliates hacked over 500 organizations worldwide
Black Basta ransomware affiliates have breached over 500 organizations between April 2022 and May 2024, FBI and CISA reported.
SecurityWeek
Shields Up: How to Minimize Ransomware Exposure
Organizations must look beyond preventive measures when it comes to dealing with today’s ransomware threats and invest in ransomware response.
The Cyber Express
Police Arrest Six in Austria-based Crypto Scam; Two Jailed in UK in Other Case
A coordinated multi-nation law enforcement action has led to a takedown of an Austria-based crypto scam where half a dozen
SecurityWeek
Niobium Raises $5.5M for Zero Trust Computing Hardware Acceleration
Niobium raises $5.5 million in seed funding for a fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) hardware accelerator designed for zero trust computing.
SecurityWeek
Startup Dealflow: New Investments at Resonance, RunReveal, StepSecurity, Insane Cyber
Cybersecurity startups Insane Cyber, Resonance Security, RunReveal and StepSecurity announce pre-seed, early-stage, and seed funding rounds.
The Record
NSC’s Neuberger on mitigating cyberattacks: ‘We should be using an operational approach’
Anne Neuberger, deputy national security adviser for cyber, talks with the Click Here podcast team about the big picture for mitigating cybersecurity risk in the U.S., the growing cyberthreat from China, the government's relationship with Microsoft and the White House’s latest cyber initiatives.
The Hacker News
Bitcoin Forensic Analysis Uncovers Money Laundering Clusters and Criminal Proceeds
How does blockchain pseudonymity enable financial crime detection? By combining it with knowledge of licit and illicit crypto services, machine learni
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Token Infrastructure Platform Hacked: $44.5 Million Stolen in Cryptos
Hedgey Finance, a prominent token infrastructure platform, has reported a massive theft of approximately $44.5 million in cryptocurrencies.
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Integrated Residential Security Solutions to Employ in 2024
As we progress through 2024, home security is rapidly advancing, with a notable shift towards integrated residential security solutions.
Infosecurity News
US Takes Down Illegal Cryptocurrency Mixing Service Samourai Wallet
The two founders of Samourai Wallet have been charged with money laundering and unlicensed money-transmitting offenses
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Founders of Cryptocurrency Mixing Service Arrested for Money Laundering Offenses
Rodriguez and Hill, founders of the cryptocurrency service Samourai, arrested for operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business.
Security Affairs
DOJ arrested the founders of crypto mixer Samourai for facilitating $2 Billion in illegal transactions
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) announced the arrest of two co-founders of a cryptocurrency mixer Samourai.
CyberNews
Samourai Wallet founders charged for laundering over $100M
The founders and CEO of a cryptocurrency-mixing wallet known as ‘Samourai Wallet’ have been arrested and charged with multiple offenses
Cyber Security News
Beware Of Fake MetaMask Android Apps That Steal Login Details
Threat actors exploit fake Android apps primarily for several illicit reasons such as stealing sensitive and personal information from
CSO
Authentication failure blamed for Change Healthcare ransomware attack
Absence of multi-factor authentication reportedly left a remote access application exposed.
The Cyber Express
UnitedHealth Confirms Paying Ransom to Secure Patient Data After Change Healthcare Cyberattack
In a bid to safeguard patient data, UnitedHealth Group, a prominent healthcare conglomerate, confirmed that it has paid ransom to
The Record
US glacial response to Nigeria’s detention of former IRS crypto investigator rankles federal agents
Nigeria detained former IRS investigator Tigran Gambaryan in February for crimes it says his company, Binance, committed. Current and former agents have cried foul and are asking why the U.S. government isn’t doing more for one of its own.
CyberNews
Global lottery of memecoins swings between new asset class and scams
The emergence of memecoins as an asset class of their own and the scams that come with them
The Hacker News
Akira Ransomware Gang Extorts $42 Million; Now Targets Linux Servers
Akira Ransomware group has already extorted roughly $42 million from over 250 victims globally. They are now targeting both Windows and Linux systems.
The Cyber Express
Cybersecurity Veteran Kim Larsen Appointed CISO of Keepit
Keepit, a global leader in SaaS data backup and recovery, has announced the appointment of Kim Larsen as its new
CyberNews
Trust Wallet warns iOS users of zero-day exploit
Trust Wallet warned Apple iPhone owners of a possible zero-day vulnerability.
The Cyber Express
Trust Wallet Urges Caution for Apple Users Amid Reports of Apple iMessage Zero-Day Exploit
Trust Wallet, a leading provider of crypto wallets, has issued an advisory to Apple users regarding potential iMessage vulnerability. The
The Record
Ransomware attack has cost UnitedHealth $872 million; total expected to surpass $1 billion
UnitedHealth Group's earnings call captured the financial fallout from the incident on the same day as a congressional hearing into the cyberattack.
SC Magazine
RansomHub says Change Healthcare data now up for sale
The ransomware group posted screenshots of alleged insurer and patient information Monday.
DarkReading
Web3 Game Developers Targeted in Crypto Theft Scheme
A Russian-language campaign impersonates legitimate game operations to spread cross-platform infostealers.
CyberNews
Bitcoin security question resurfaces as halving looms
The upcoming bitcoin halving and its security ramifications
Cyber Security News
Developer Of Hive RAT Arrested By Authorities for Stealing Login Credentials
A San Fernando Valley man has been taken into custody by federal authorities on criminal charges related to a purported scheme to sell and
CyberNews
Security engineer guilty of hacking cryptocurrency exchanges
A senior security engineer has been found guilty of multiple attacks on decentralized cryptocurrency exchanges
Security Affairs
US and Australian police arrested Firebird RAT author and operator
A joint investigation conducted by U.S. and Australian authorities led to the arrest of two key figures behind the Firebird RAT operation.
Ars Technica
Change Healthcare faces another ransomware threat—and it looks credible
Hackers already received a $22 million payment. Now a second group demands money.
The Hacker News
Ex-Security Engineer Jailed 3 Years for $12.3 Million Crypto Exchange Thefts
Former security engineer sentenced to 3 years for stealing $12.3M from crypto exchanges using insider skills.
Bleeping Computer
Ex-Amazon engineer gets 3 years for hacking crypto exchanges
Former Amazon security engineer Shakeeb Ahmed was sentenced to three years in prison for hacking two cryptocurrency exchanges in July 2022 and stealing over $12 million.
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Match Systems publishes report on the consequences of CBDC implementation, led by CEO Andrei Kutin
Match Systems, a leading authority in crypto crimes investigations and crypto AML solutions provider, has published a comprehensive analytical report examining the potential implications of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) implementation. In a landscape where the
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Match Systems publishes report on the consequences of CBDC implementation, led by CEO Andrei Kutin
Dubai, UAE, April 10th, 2024, CyberNewsWire
The Cyber Express
Telegram Dismisses Claims of ‘High-risk’ RCE Bug in its Desktop Application
Claims of a 'high-risk' vulnerability allegedly found in Telegram's desktop application appear to have been dismissed after Telegram addressed the
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Match Systems publishes report on the consequences of CBDC implementation
"The dichotomy between free cryptocurrencies and centralized CBDCs presents society with two extremes," remarks Andrei Kutin.
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The Legacy of a Security Breach
Today over at Resonance Security I am going to look at one of the more unusual ways in which your approach to computer security can lead to an increase in
SC Magazine
Change Healthcare breach data may be in hands of new ransomware group
RansomHub has threatened to sell 4TB of Change Healthcare data if it is not paid in 12 days.
The Record
Magecart-style hackers charged by Russia in theft of 160,000 credit cards
Russian authorities took the rare step of publicly identifying suspects in a cybercrime case involving credit card information.
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Web3 Security Specialist Hypernative To Provide Proactive Protection To The Flare Ecosystem
Flare is pleased to announce the onboarding of Hypernative, an industry leader in proactive institutional grade Web3 security.
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Center Identity Launches Patented Passwordless Authentication for Businesses
Center Identity, a pioneering cybersecurity company, is excited to unveil its patented secret location authentication, reshaping how businesses manage workforce digital identity. This proprietary technology enables users to authenticate their identity using a secret location selected on a map. The benefits of this novel approach to digital identity management include: ● Simplicity: There is no […]
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Center Identity Launches Patented Passwordless Authentication for Businesses
Compared with other passwordless authentication solutions, secret locations is a cost-effective solution for your entire workforce.
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Center Identity Launches Patented Passwordless Authentication for Businesses
Portland, Oregon, April 4th, 2024, CyberNewsWire
The Cyber Express
Malaysia Strengthens Cybersecurity with Passage of Cyber Security Bill 2024
In a decisive move to fortify the nation's cyber defenses, the Dewan Negara, Malaysia's upper house of parliament, unanimously passed
Krebs on Security
Fake Lawsuit Threat Exposes Privnote Phishing Sites
A cybercrook who has been setting up websites that mimic the self-destructing message service Privnote.com accidentally exposed the breadth of their operations recently when they threatened to sue a software company. The disclosure revealed a profitable network of phishing sites…
The Hacker News
Indian Government Rescues 250 Citizens Forced into Cybercrime in Cambodia
Indian govt rescues 250 citizens trapped in Cambodia cyber scam rings. Victims were lured with fake jobs, then forced into illegal activities.
The Record
Prisma Finance crypto theft caps strange week of platform breaches
After someone stole about $11.6 million from the popular decentralized finance (DeFi) platform, they claimed to be a "white hat" hacker with good intentions.
Cyber Security News
GoPlus's Latest Report Highlights How Blockchain Communities Are Leveraging Critical API Security Data To Mitigate Web3 Threats
GoPlus Labs, the leading Web3 security infrastructure provider, has unveiled a groundbreaking report that highlights the growing, widespread use and potential of Web3 user security data to aid in risk management. The findings of the report reveal a clear and growing demand for more advanced security tools that can effectively safeguard digital assets, verify the […]
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GoPlus’s Latest Report Highlights How Blockchain Communities Are Leveraging Critical API Security Data To Mitigate Web3 Threats
GoPlus Labs, the leading Web3 security infrastructure provider, has unveiled a groundbreaking report that highlights the growing, widespread use and potential of Web3 user security data to aid in risk management. The findings of the
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GoPlus Report: Blockchain Networks Using API Security Data to Mitigate Web3 Threats
GoPlus Labs unveils a groundbreaking report showcasing the widespread use and potential of Web3 user security data for risk management.
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Top 3 Cybersecurity Tools to Protect Business Data
Cybersecurity tools are software solutions designed to protect against online threats such as viruses, malware, and hacking attempts.
Infosecurity News
US Ups Pressure on Russian Crypto Sanctions-Evaders
The US Treasury has designated several Russian blockchain and virtual currency firms for sanctions evasion
The Record
Detained execs, a bold escape, and tax evasion charges: Nigeria takes aim at Binance
A standoff between the world's biggest cryptocurrency platform and the Nigerian government has disrupted lives and raised new questions for foreign operations there.
CyberNews
US gov nails fintech firms for helping Russia fund Ukraine war
The US Treasury Department sanctioned over a dozen fintech companies for actively helping Russia funnel international funds to help pay for the war on Ukraine.
The Cyber Express
ParaSwap Addresses the AugustusV6 Vulnerability; Revoke V6 Permissions Now!
The decentralized finance (DeFi) space, ParaSwap, has updated new precautions against the smart contract vulnerability dubbed the "AugustusV6 vulnerability." This
The Record
US penalizes Russian fintech firms that helped others evade sanctions
The U.S. imposed sanctions on 13 Russia-linked fintech companies and two individuals for offering cryptocurrency services used to evade economic restrictions imposed on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.
The Record
UN probing 58 alleged crypto heists by North Korea worth $3 billion
U.N. experts reported on the activity of North Korean cyberthreat actors, including those known to researchers as Kimsuky, the Lazarus Group, Andariel and BlueNoroff.
The Hacker News
U.S. Sanctions Russians Behind 'Doppelganger' Cyber Influence Campaign
U.S. Treasury announces sanctions against two Russian nationals & their companies for running cyber influence ops.
CyberNews
Crypto scamming intensifies as criminals capitalize on market rally
Crypto scams are on the increase as investment activity and prices rise
DarkReading
After LockBit, ALPHV Takedowns, RaaS Startups Go on a Recruiting Drive
Law enforcement action hasn't eradicated ransomware groups, but it has shaken up the cyber underground and sown distrust among thieves.
The Record
Two Russians sanctioned by US for alleged disinformation campaign
Ilya Andreevich Gambashidze and Nikolai Aleksandrovich Tupikin are cited as the founders of Social Design Agency and Company Group Structura, respectively, which allegedly sought to “impersonate legitimate media outlets.”
The Hacker News
New DEEP#GOSU Malware Campaign Targets Windows Users with Advanced Tactics
New cyberattack campaign, DEEP#GOSU, uses PowerShell & VBScript to target Windows systems.
Security Affairs
Lazarus APT group returned to Tornado Cash to launder stolen funds - Security Affairs
North Korea-linked Lazarus APT group allegedly using again the mixer platform Tornado Cash to launder $23 million.
The Record
Lazarus Group hackers appear to return to Tornado Cash for money laundering
North Korean hackers have turned back to a familiar service "to launder funds at scale and obfuscate their transaction trail,” according to blockchain research company Elliptic after tracking funds stolen from the HTX cryptocurrency exchange in November.
Bleeping Computer
Bitcoin Fog mixer operator convicted for laundering $400 million
Russian-Swedish national Roman Sterlingov was convicted by a federal jury in Washington, D.C., for operating Bitcoin Fog between 2011 and 2021.
The Record
Russian-Swedish national behind $400 million crypto mixer convicted of money laundering
A dual Russian-Swedish national was convicted Tuesday in U.S. federal court for operating a notorious cryptocurrency mixer that moved about $400 million in bitcoin over the course of a decade.
Infosecurity News
New Cloud Attack Targets Crypto CDN Meson Ahead of Launch
Sysdig said the rise of the Meson Network in blockchain signals a new frontier for attackers
CyberNews
Report: people increasingly concerned about personal data safety
Consumers are willing to switch to products that offer data protection tech, but the problem is that Gen Z doesn’t care about data privacy as much as other generations.
CyberNews
Check out this bitcoin hardware that bridges the digital and physical BTC worlds
Bitcoin hardware for crypto enthusiasts
Cyber Security News
10 Best Network Security Solutions for Enterprise - 2024
Best Network Security Solutions for Enterprise: 1. Perimeter81 2. Cisco Systems 3. Palo Alto Networks 4. Fortinet 5. Sophos 6. McAfee.
Infosecurity News
UnitedHealth Sets Timeline to Restore Change Healthcare Systems
UnitedHealth said it expects Change Healthcare’s key systems to be restored by March 18, amid reports it paid a $22m ransom to BlackCat
Cyber Security News
Zama Raises $73M in Series A Lead by Multicoin Capital and Protocol Labs to Commercialize Fully Homomorphic Encryption
Zama, an open source cryptography company building state-of-the-art FHE solutions to protect privacy in blockchain and AI.
PCMag
FBI: Cybercrime Jumped 22% in 2023, for $12.5 Billion in Losses
The most reported type of cybercrime involved investment scams, which led to $4.57 billion in stolen funds, according to the FBI. Estimates are likely conservative, though.
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Zama Raises $73M in Series A Lead by Multicoin Capital and Protocol Labs to Commercialize Fully Homomorphic Encryption
Company Open Sources FHE Libraries to Build Privacy-Preserving Blockchain and AI Applications for the First Time. Investment secured to bring Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) to the fore, giving developers the ability to address data privacy challenges
The Cyber Express
Dr. Sanjay Katkar: India Must Shift from Reactive to Proactive Cybersecurity
In an age where digital threats loom large and cyberattacks continue to proliferate, the resilience of a nation's cybersecurity infrastructure
The Record
Industry in need of ‘immediate relief’ following cyberattack on Change Healthcare, hospital group says
The American Hospital Association is accusing the parent company of Change Healthcare — which for two weeks has dealt with a cybersecurity incident that has caused disruptions at pharmacies nationwide — of failing to adequately address the issues healthcare providers face getting reimbursed for services as a result of the attack.
Infosecurity News
Dark Web Market Revenues Rebound but Sector Fragments
Chainalysis study of crypto flows reveals darknet markets made $1.7bn in 2023
The Cyber Express
Rise in Cryptocurrency Cyberattacks: macOS Users Targeted via Calendly Meeting Invitations
In a recent wave of cyberattacks on cryptocurrency enthusiasts, malicious actors have been employing sophisticated tactics to infiltrate macOS systems.
Bleeping Computer
Japan warns of malicious PyPi packages created by North Korean hackers
Japan's Computer Security Incident Response Team (JPCERT/CC) is warning that the notorious North Korean hacking group Lazarus has uploaded four malicious PyPI packages to infect developers with malware.
Krebs on Security
Calendar Meeting Links Used to Spread Mac Malware
Malicious hackers are targeting people in the cryptocurrency space in attacks that start with a link added to the target’s account at Calendly, a popular free calendar application for scheduling appointments and meetings. The attackers impersonate established cryptocurrency investors and…
Bleeping Computer
Malicious code in Tornado Cash governance proposal puts user funds at risk
Malicious JavaScript code hidden in a Tornado Cash governance proposal has been leaking deposit notes and data to a private server for almost two months.
The Cyber Express
Dark Web User Selling Access to an Undisclosed Brazilian Currency Exchange for $15,000
A Brazilian currency exchange cyberattack has surfaced on the dark web, offering unauthorized access for a price tag of $15,000.
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Friendzone Launches Social Monetization on Polygon PoS for 5,000+ Waitlisted Users
British Virgin Islands, 26 February 2024 - Friendzone, the sustainable and scalable Web3 platform redefining Social Finance (SocialFi) on the blockchain, has
Security Affairs
LockBit is back and threatens to target more government organizations - Security Affairs
The LockBit gang is back and set up a new infrastructure after the recent attempt by law enforcement to disrupt their operation.
The Record
Investigators trace $100 million in crypto payments to Myanmar scam syndicate
A joint investigation between Chainalysis and a researcher with the International Justice Mission examined the scamming operations within KK Park, a criminal zone along the border with Thailand.
Trend Micro
Earth Lusca Uses Geopolitical Lure to Target Taiwan Before Elections
During our monitoring of Earth Lusca, we noticed a new campaign that used Chinese-Taiwanese relations as a social engineering lure to infect selected targets.
Security Affairs
Crooks stole $10 million from Axie Infinity co-founder - Security Affairs
Crooks stole nearly $10 million from the wallet of one of the co-founders of the video game Axie Infinity and the related Ronin Network.
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