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NoName057(16) Splinter Cells: Europe’s Volunteer DDoS Threat
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NoName057(16) Splinter Cells: Europe’s Volunteer DDoS Threat
Decentralized pro-Russian hacktivist cells execute targeted DDoS campaigns across Europe, leveraging volunteer botnets and pre-announced attacks to disrupt governments, banks, and public services, aligning with ...
Law Enforcement Identifies Black Basta Ransomware Leader
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Law Enforcement Identifies Black Basta Ransomware Leader
Ukraine and Germany confirm the identity of the Black Basta ransomware leader, now on the Europol and Interpol wanted lists. Law enforcement's collaboration highlights global ...
Fleeing Ransomware Leader Now Among Germany's Most Wanted
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Fleeing Ransomware Leader Now Among Germany’s Most Wanted
Russian national Oleg Evgenievich Nefekov, involved in major ransomware activities, has evaded capture, reportedly returning to his homeland. German authorities have now placed him on ...
Stalkerware Vendor's Guilty Plea A Rare Legal Victory in Consumer Spyware Prosecution
Cybersecurity
Stalkerware Vendor’s Guilty Plea: A Rare Legal Victory in Consumer Spyware Prosecution
A significant legal breakthrough marks only the second successful prosecution of a consumer spyware vendor in over ten years by the US government, revealing complex ...
ShinyHunters' Strategic Use of Decoy Accounts in Cyber Espionage
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ShinyHunters’ Strategic Use of Decoy Accounts in Cyber Espionage
In September 2025, a significant development in the realm of cyber threats emerged with the activities of a hacker group ...
Arrest Linked to KMSAuto Malware Campaign That Hit 2.8 Million Systems
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Arrest Linked to KMSAuto Malware Campaign That Hit 2.8 Million Systems
Authorities arrest a Lithuanian individual suspected of deploying clipboard-stealer malware through KMSAuto, impacting 2.8 million computers. The tool, camouflaged as a utility for unauthorized Windows ...
Ukrainian Nefilim Ransomware Affiliate Pleads Guilty in U.S.
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Ukrainian Nefilim Ransomware Affiliate Pleads Guilty in U.S.
Artem Stryzhak, an alleged affiliate of the Nefilim ransomware group, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit computer fraud in the United States. Extradited earlier ...
LongNosedGoblin A New Threat from China Targets Southeast Asia and Japan
Cybersecurity
LongNosedGoblin: A New Threat from China Targets Southeast Asia and Japan
ESET reports the emergence of LongNosedGoblin, an uncharted threat targeting governmental bodies in Southeast Asia and Japan since September 2023. The group's focus is cyber ...
Aisuru Botnet New DDoS Attack Record Set at 29.7 Tbps
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Aisuru Botnet: New DDoS Attack Record Set at 29.7 Tbps
Over the past three months, the formidable Aisuru botnet has executed more than 1,300 DDoS attacks, one of which reached a staggering peak of 29.7 ...
Clop Ransomware: A Growing Danger to Cybersecurity Worldwide
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Clop Ransomware: A Growing Danger to Cybersecurity Worldwide
Clop ransomware continues to evolve as one of the most destructive global cyber threats. Learn how it spreads, its impact, and practical strategies to prevent ...