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FBI Seizes LeakBase and Disrupts a Major Cybercrime Forum

March 5, 2026

A recent FBI takedown of the LeakBase cybercrime forum disrupts major online criminal activities.

Texas Sues TP-Link Over Router Security Deception Tied to Chinese State-Backed Hackers

February 19, 2026

Texas accuses TP-Link of falsely advertising its routers’ security, allowing Chinese state-backed hackers to exploit firmware vulnerabilities and acce…

Polish Authorities Detain Suspected Phobos Ransomware Operative

February 18, 2026

Polish authorities have arrested a 47-year-old man suspected of participating in cybercrimes associated with the Phobos ransomware. During the operation,

FBI Successfully Seizes RAMP Cybercrime Forum Disrupting Ransomware Operations

January 29, 2026

The FBI has effectively dismantled RAMP, a prominent cybercriminal forum. Known for its bold promotion of ransomware activities, RAMP’s seizure

NoName057(16) Splinter Cells: Europe’s Volunteer DDoS Threat

January 22, 2026

Decentralized pro-Russian hacktivist cells execute targeted DDoS campaigns across Europe, leveraging volunteer botnets and pre-announced attacks to disrupt governments, banks,

Law Enforcement Identifies Black Basta Ransomware Leader

January 19, 2026

Ukraine and Germany confirm the identity of the Black Basta ransomware leader, now on the Europol and Interpol wanted lists.

Fleeing Ransomware Leader Now Among Germany’s Most Wanted

January 18, 2026

Russian national Oleg Evgenievich Nefekov, involved in major ransomware activities, has evaded capture, reportedly returning to his homeland. German authorities

Stalkerware Vendor’s Guilty Plea: A Rare Legal Victory in Consumer Spyware Prosecution

January 7, 2026

A significant legal breakthrough marks only the second successful prosecution of a consumer spyware vendor in over ten years by

ShinyHunters’ Strategic Use of Decoy Accounts in Cyber Espionage

January 5, 2026

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

December 29, 2025

Authorities arrest a Lithuanian individual suspected of deploying clipboard-stealer malware through KMSAuto, impacting 2.8 million computers. The tool, camouflaged as

FBI Seizes LeakBase and Disrupts a Major Cybercrime Forum

Texas Sues TP-Link Over Router Security Deception Tied to Chinese State-Backed Hackers

Polish Authorities Detain Suspected Phobos Ransomware Operative

FBI Successfully Seizes RAMP Cybercrime Forum Disrupting Ransomware Operations

NoName057(16) Splinter Cells: Europe’s Volunteer DDoS Threat

Law Enforcement Identifies Black Basta Ransomware Leader

Fleeing Ransomware Leader Now Among Germany’s Most Wanted

Stalkerware Vendor’s Guilty Plea: A Rare Legal Victory in Consumer Spyware Prosecution

ShinyHunters’ Strategic Use of Decoy Accounts in Cyber Espionage

Arrest Linked to KMSAuto Malware Campaign That Hit 2.8 Million Systems

FBI Seizes LeakBase and Disrupts a Major Cybercrime Forum

Texas Sues TP-Link Over Router Security Deception Tied to Chinese State-Backed Hackers

Polish Authorities Detain Suspected Phobos Ransomware Operative

FBI Successfully Seizes RAMP Cybercrime Forum Disrupting Ransomware Operations

NoName057(16) Splinter Cells: Europe’s Volunteer DDoS Threat

Law Enforcement Identifies Black Basta Ransomware Leader

Fleeing Ransomware Leader Now Among Germany’s Most Wanted

Stalkerware Vendor’s Guilty Plea: A Rare Legal Victory in Consumer Spyware Prosecution

ShinyHunters’ Strategic Use of Decoy Accounts in Cyber Espionage

Arrest Linked to KMSAuto Malware Campaign That Hit 2.8 Million Systems

Optimizely Suffers a Data Breach Through a Voice Phishing Attack

Cybercriminals Exploit OAuth 2.0 Device Authorization Flow in Vishing Campaigns

Germany Warns of Phishing Threats via Signal Targeting High-Profile Individuals

Dutch Police Arrest Suspect in JokerOTP Phishing Tool Operation

Trezor and Ledger Crypto Wallets Targeted by Mail Scam

Global Cloud Storage Scam Emails Threaten Users With False Data Deletion Alerts

Targeted Vishing Attacks Amplify ShinyHunters’s SaaS Data Breaches

Phishing Attacks Target Indian Users with a Multi-Stage Backdoor

Multi-Stage Phishing Campaign Targets Russia With Ransomware and Amnesia RAT

ShinyHunters Claims Responsibility for Recent Okta Phishing Attack

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