The Cyber Express
Hacker Offers Data Allegedly Stolen from the City of New York
An unidentified threat actor known as "pwns3c" has offered access to a database purported to contain sensitive data and documents
The Cyber Express
TCE Cyberwatch: Weekly Wrap on AI, Deepfakes, Cybersecurity Challenges Affecting Nations Worldwide
This week on TCE Cyberwatch we’re covering the different data breaches and vulnerabilities faced by different companies. Along with this,
Security Affairs
Security Affairs newsletter Round 471 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION
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Infosecurity News
BTC-e $9bn Crypto-Money Launderer Pleads Guilty
Russian national Alexander Vinnik has pleaded guilty to his role in a multibillion-dollar money laundering conspiracy
The Hacker News
Russian Operator of BTC-e Crypto Exchange Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering
Russian operator of BTC-e crypto exchange pleads guilty to money laundering charges spanning 2011-2017.
Security Affairs
Alexander Vinnik, the operator of BTC-e exchange, pleaded guilty to money laundering
Alexander Vinnik, a Russian operator of virtual currency exchange BTC-e pleaded guilty to participating in a money laundering scheme.
The Cyber Express
Anonymous Arabia Strikes UAE: Targets Key Entities in Alleged Cyberattack
Anonymous Arabia, a ransomware group notorious for its clandestine operations, has allegedly targeted two significant entities in the UAE: Dubai.ae,
CyberNews
Suspected Russian cybercrime kingpin pleads guilty in the US
Alexander Vinnik, a Russian cybercrime kingpin who was arrested in Greece in 2017, convicted of money laundering in France, and is now awaiting trial in California
The Record
Russian operator of BTC-e crypto exchange pleads guilty to money laundering
Alexander Vinnik oversaw an operation that processed $9 billion in transactions, many of them allowing cybercriminals to transfer, launder and store the proceeds of their illegal activities.
The Cyber Express
Five Families Back? Ransomware Group Claims Attacks on UAE Entities
A threat actor group Stormous Ransomware, affiliated with the Five Families alliance, has claimed responsibility for alleged cyberattacks targeting several
CyberNews
Will CBDCs respect your privacy? The answer is complicated
The rise of digital money and CBDCs and how it will affect the privacy of citizens
CyberNews
Crypto investor ‘Bitcoin Jesus’ arrested for US tax evasion
The crypto investor known as ‘Bitcoin Jesus’ has been arrested in Spain on behalf of the US for tax fraud and tax evasion of $50 million from Bitcoin sales.
HACKRead
Feds Bust Privacy-Centric Samourai Wallet Over BTC Money Laundering
The official website of Samourai Wallet has been seized, while its official app on the Apple Store and Google Play has been removed.
The Cyber Express
Avoid Using Unregistered Cryptocurrency Transfer Services, FBI Warned
The FBI in a Thursday warning emphasized the financial risks associated with using unregistered cryptocurrency transfer services, especially considering potential
Bleeping Computer
FBI warns against using unlicensed crypto transfer services
The FBI has warned today that using unlicensed cryptocurrency transfer services can result in financial loss if these platforms are taken down by law enforcement.
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Cyber Security News
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
Bleeping Computer
US charges Samourai cryptomixer founders for laundering $100 million
Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill have been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice for laundering more than $100 million from various criminal enterprises through Samourai, a cryptocurrency mixer service they ran for nearly a decade.
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
CyberNews
Wave of ransomware on the cheap: junk guns still okay for small targets
Researchers observe a flood of crude and amateurish ransomware. But it’s cheap, difficult to trace, and comes in many flavors.
CyberNews
Bitcoin security question resurfaces as halving looms
The upcoming bitcoin halving and its security ramifications
SC Magazine
LockBit copycat DarkVault spurs rebranding rumor
Several impersonators have used LockBit’s branding and leaked builder in their attacks.
Bleeping Computer
Hosting firm's VMware ESXi servers hit by new SEXi ransomware
Chilean data center and hosting provider IxMetro Powerhost has suffered a cyberattack at the hands of a new ransomware gang known as SEXi, which encrypted the company's VMware ESXi servers and backups.
Bleeping Computer
Chilean hosting firm's VMware ESXi servers hit by new SEXi ransomware
Chilean data center and hosting provider IxMetro Powerhost has suffered a cyberattack at the hands of a new ransomware gang known as SEXi, which encrypted the company's VMware ESXi servers and backups.
The Cyber Express
MarineMax Data Breach: Initial Reassurance Turns to Customer Data at Risk
In March 2024, MarineMax, a prominent yacht retailer in Florida, USA, confirmed a cybersecurity incident. It fell victim to a
Bleeping Computer
Yacht retailer MarineMax discloses data breach after cyberattack
MarineMax, self-described as one of the world's largest recreational boat and yacht retailers, says attackers stole employee and customer data after breaching its systems in a March cyberattack.
Bleeping Computer
Activision: Enable 2FA to secure accounts recently stolen by malware
An infostealer malware campaign has reportedly collected millions of logins from users of various gaming websites, including players that use cheats, pay-to-cheat services.
CyberNews
Ransomware attack on MarineMax yachts claimed by Rhysida gang
The Rhysida ransomware group has claimed MarineMax – an American luxury yachting conglomerate – as its latest victim, posting the company on its dark leak page Thursday.
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.
SecurityWeek
Lost Crypto Wallet? New Firm Promises Ethical, Transparent and Inexpensive Recovery
Praefortis is a new company pushing ethical and transparent recovery of lost or forgotten crypto wallet passwords.
CyberNews
Crypto scamming intensifies as criminals capitalize on market rally
Crypto scams are on the increase as investment activity and prices rise
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.
The Cyber Express
Incognito Market: The Dark Web’s Latest Extortion Scam
Hidden marketplaces on the dark web have long been a staple for those seeking to engage in illicit transactions. Since
CyberNews
Agency in charge of US cybersecurity breached
CISA discovered that it was hacked last month and was forced to take two key computer systems offline
CyberNews
Check out this bitcoin hardware that bridges the digital and physical BTC worlds
Bitcoin hardware for crypto enthusiasts
CyberNews
Crypto apps rally alongside bitcoin prices
Crypto apps and their popularity as bitcoin prices surge
CyberNews
Rhysida ransom gang sells child patient data
Ransomware group Rhysida plumbed new lows with the declaration that it has sold data it stole from a US children’s hospital.
Bleeping Computer
Rhysida ransomware wants $3.6 million for children’s stolen data
The Rhysida ransomware gang has claimed the cyberattack on Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago at the start of the month.
Bleeping Computer
LockBit ransomware gang has over $110 million in unspent bitcoin
The LockBit ransomware gang received more than $125 million in ransom payments over the past 18 months, according to the analysis of hundreds of cryptocurrency wallets associated with the operation.
The Cyber Express
Operation Cronos: Law Enforcement Clamps Down on LockBit Network, Freezing $113M in Bitcoin
In the wake of the comprehensive LockBit takedown by law enforcement agencies, the aftermath has been significant. Subsequent to the
HACKRead
Crypto Exchange FixedFloat Hacked: $26 Million in BTC, ETH Stolen
Another day, another cryptocurrency exchange falls victim to a massive data breach. This time, it's FixedFloat, targeted in a wallet-drainer attack.
Bleeping Computer
Alpha ransomware linked to NetWalker operation dismantled in 2021
Security researchers analyzing the Alpha ransomware payload and modus operandi discovered overlaps with the now-defunct Netwalker ransomware operation.
DarkReading
Ransomware Wave at Romanian Hospitals Tied to Healthcare App
Threat actors first infected the Hipocrate Information System with a variant of the Phobos ransomware family — and then it spread across the nation's healthcare organizations.
Security Affairs
A ransomware attack took 100 Romanian hospitals down
Authorities in Romania reported that at least 100 hospitals went offline after a ransomware attack hit the Hipocrate platform.
Bleeping Computer
Ransomware attack forces 25 Romanian hospitals to go offline
Over two dozen hospitals in Romania have taken their systems offline after a ransomware attack took down their healthcare management system.
Security Affairs
Security Affairs newsletter Round 458 by Pierluigi Paganini
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CyberNews
Top 10 Bitcoin and crypto films for your entertainment and education
Best movies and documentaries about bitcoin and crypto
CyberNews
Super crypto predictions for the Super Bowl
Super Bowl predictions and betting in the crypto world
Security Affairs
A man faces up to 25 years in prison for his role in operating unlicensed crypto exchange BTC-e
Belarusian/Cypriot national linked with cryptocurrency exchange BTC-e is facing charges that can lead maximum penalty of 25 years in prison
The Hacker News
Belarusian National Linked to BTC-e Faces 25 Years for $4 Billion Crypto Money Laundering
Former operator of defunct crypto exchange BTC-e faces 25 years in prison for alleged $4 billion money laundering scheme.
HACKRead
Thousands of Stolen AnyDesk Login Credentials Sold on Dark Web
Cybersecurity researchers have identified threat actors on a dark web forum selling AnyDesk accounts, ranging from 18,000 to 30,000 accounts.
Security Affairs
Security Affairs newsletter Round 457 by Pierluigi Paganini
A new round of the weekly Security Affairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you.
Bleeping Computer
The Week in Ransomware - February 2nd 2024 - No honor among thieves
Attacks on hospitals continued this week, with ransomware operations disrupting patient care as they force organization to respond to cyberattacks.
Bleeping Computer
BTC-e server admin indicted for laundering ransom payments, stolen crypto
Aliaksandr Klimenka, a Belarusian and Cypriot national, has been indicted in the U.S. for his involvement in an international cybercrime money laundering operation.
CyberNews
Belarusian charged with crypto laundering
Belarusian national charged over laundering money for cybercriminals.
The Cyber Express
Indian Bank Data Breach Sparks Concern: Database Allegedly on Sale
Indian Bank data breach allegedly opens up on the dark web with a threat actor known as "NNN" who has
The Record
US announces another arrest in BTC-e cybercrime case
A Belarusian and Cypriot national allegedly connected with the defunct cryptocurrency exchange BTC-e is in U.S. custody and faces charges related to money laundering, federal prosecutors said Thursday.
The Record
FritzFrog botnet is exploiting Log4Shell bug now, experts say
Researchers at Akamai say the FritzFrog botnet, first spotted in 2020, has a new variant that looks for ways to get deeper into networks.
The Record
State privacy laws have been crippled by big tech, new report says
The tech industry has shaped a series of weak privacy laws nationwide, according to a new report, with half of the 14 states to have passed such laws receiving failing grades and none receiving an “A” on the report’s scorecard.
CyberNews
Top 5 unexpected use cases for Bitcoin mining
Unexpected use cases of Bitcoin mining
CyberNews
Mother of all breaches reveals 26 billion records: what we know so far
The supermassive leak contains data from numerous previous breaches, comprising an astounding 12 terabytes of information, spanning over a mind-boggling 26 billion records. The leak is almost certainly the largest ever discovered.
The Hacker News
MFA Spamming and Fatigue: When Security Measures Go Wrong
MFA spamming attacks! Hackers are now targeting users with overwhelming MFA prompts, risking security.
CyberNews
SEC says systems were not breached in X account hack
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said no other systems at the agency were compromised during the brief hack of its X account earlier this week.
DarkReading
Hyundai MEA X Account Hacked, Followed by Crypto Promotion
Attackers hit more X accounts to promote Overworld Bitcoin registration.
Cyber Security News
Hackers Impersonating as Security Researcher to Aid Ransomware Victims
Hackers impersonate security researchers to exploit trust and credibility. By posing as legitimate figures in the cybersecurity community.
CyberNews
Bitcoin ETFs are live. Here’s what this new era entails
The bitcoin ETF and what it means for the crypto space going forward
The Cyber Express
New Android RAT with Line Crypter Up for Sale on Telegram: Privacy at Risk
A newly identified threat actor, known as "Bawless service," has surfaced on the messaging platform Telegram, showcasing a potentially dangerous
The Cyber Express
SEC X Account Hacked, False Bitcoin ETF Tweet Causes Market Fluctuation
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) official X account, previously known as Twitter, has been compromised by a cyberattack.
CyberNews
SEC’s X account hacked, leading to bitcoin market stir
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said its social media account was hacked after a fake message about spot bitcoin ETFs was posted on the SEC's X account.
Cyber Security News
North Korean Hackers Stole Over $600 Million in Cryptocurrency
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has reportedly stolen nearly $600 million in cryptocurrency in 2023.
CyberNews
North Korean hackers stole $600M in crypto in just one year
North Korean hackers continue to be the most prolific in terms of cryptocurrency theft, research finds.
The Cyber Express
Possible Cyberattack at Aspiration Training: Users Urged to Remain Cautious
The Rhysida ransomware group has allegedly claimed an Aspiration Training cyberattack on its dark web portal. Adding the award-winning specialist
CyberNews
Top 5 cybersecurity threats to be aware of in cryptoland in 2024
Crypto security threats in 2024
The Cyber Express
CyberAv3ngers Offers 1TB of Alleged Israeli Electricity Data for 5 BTC
CyberAv3ngers hacker group claims to possess and be selling 1TB of data from Israel's electricity infrastructures. This alleged IEC data
Security Affairs
Rhysida ransomware group hacked Abdali Hospital in Jordan
The Rhysida ransomware group claimed to have hacked Abdali Hospital, a multi-specialty hospital located in Jordan.
DataBreaches
Abdali Hospital Cyberattack: Hackers Demand 10 BTC Ransom After Breach
Samiksha Jain reports: The hackers, who go by the name Rhysida, posted a cryptic message that read, “6 days 23:46:53.” This ominous countdown suggests a...
The Cyber Express
Abdali Hospital Cyberattack: Hackers Demand 10 BTC Ransom After Breach
Rhysida, a notorious hacking group, has reportedly breached critical infrastructure once again, this time targeting Abdali Hospital in Amman, Jordan.
CyberNews
Two men charged for running $25 million crypto Ponzi scheme
The crypto Ponzi scheme offered a guaranteed return of three hundred percent in three weeks, which would compound to a 186,000,000% annualized rate
CyberNews
Spider-Man game creator claimed by ransom gang
Rhysida claims to have stolen “exclusive, unique, and impressive data” from Insomniac, but there are no details as to the amount or contents.
The Cyber Express
Insomniac Games Cyberattack: Rhysida Ransomware Alleges Massive Data Breach on Spider-Man Developer
Insomniac Games, the prominent American video game developer, has become a target of an alleged cyberattack. Rhysida ransomware has claimed
DataBreaches
On September 2nd, the U.S. branch of Great Star Industrial Co. disbursed a ransom of 1 million dollars to a ransomware group
Over at SuspectFile, Marco A. De Felice writes: We are in the early days of last September when the American division of the Chinese multinational Hangzhou...
Security Affairs
Rhysida ransomware group hacked King Edward VII’s Hospital
The Rhysida ransomware group claimed to have hacked King Edward VII’s Hospital in London.....................
CyberNews
KidSecurity’s user data compromised after app failed to set password
KidSecurity tracking app exposed sensitive data.
Bleeping Computer
Slovenia's largest power provider HSE hit by ransomware attack
Slovenian power company Holding Slovenske Elektrarne (HSE) has suffered a ransomware attack that compromised its systems and encrypted files, yet the company says the incident did not disrupt electric power production.
Security Affairs
Rhysida ransomware gang claimed China Energy hack
The Rhysida ransomware group claimed to have hacked the Chinese state-owned energy conglomerate China Energy Engineering Corporation.
CyberNews
British Library ransom attack claimed, data leak confirmed
The British Library confirms data has been leaked as it struggles to recover from a November 6 ransomware attack claimed by the e Rhysida ransom gang.
Security Affairs
Rhysida ransomware gang is auctioning data stolen from the British Library
The Rhysida ransomware group claimed responsibility for the recent cyberattack on the British Library that has caused a major IT outage.
CyberNews
Fake crypto apps bring real losses to leading app marketplace users
Fake crypto apps and crypto romance scams on the rise
The Record
More than $100 million stolen from Poloniex crypto platform
Hackers stole more than $100 million from cryptocurrency trading platform Poloniex on Friday, taking off with millions worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum.
DataBreaches
Leader of $70M Cryptocurrency and Binary Options Fraud Schemes Extradited to the U.S.
November 3 – A Serbian man has been extradited to the United States, where he faces charges in two separate federal indictments in the Northern District...
CyberNews
The global KYC crusade against Bitcoin and crypto user privacy
Bitcoin, KYC and the battle for financial privacy
CyberNews
Debunking the top five Bitcoin misconceptions
In the wake of every groundbreaking technology, there’s an abundance of misconceptions that we later find silly.
The Hacker News
YoroTrooper: Researchers Warn of Kazakhstan's Stealthy Cyber Espionage Group
YoroTrooper is a unique threat actor - likely originating from Kazakhstan. Get the latest info on tactics, techniques, tools, and targeting of this ac
SecurityWeek
'YoroTrooper' Espionage Group Linked to Kazakhstan
The YoroTrooper espionage group likely consists of individuals from Kazakhstan, Cisco’s Talos security researchers report.
The Record
Kazakhstan-based hackers targeting gov’t websites in Central Asia, Cisco says
Hackers believed to be based in Kazakhstan are targeting other members of the Commonwealth of Independent States in a wide-ranging espionage campaign, according to new research.
Bleeping Computer
Palestine crypto donation scams emerge amid Israel-Hamas war
As thousands of civilians die amid the deadly Israel-Hamas war, scammers are capitalizing on the horrific events to collect donations by pretending to be legitimate charities. BleepingComputer has come across several posts on X (formerly Twitter), Telegram and Instagram where scammers list dubious cryptocurrency wallet addresses.
CyberNews
New to DeFi? Here’s what you need to know before digging deeper
Defi protocols are helping to bank the unbanked
CyberNews
"AI would've invented Bitcoin": is BTC and AI a match made in heaven?
AI and Bitcoin are a potentially perfect match as both technologies continue to scale
The Record
Rhysida ransomware gang claims attacks on governments in Portugal, Dominican Republic
A notorious ransomware gang has claimed attacks against two government institutions this week, both of which confirmed they faced a range of issues due to the incidents.
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