Cybercriminals
Coverage of Cybercriminals in the Nexus archive.
- NetNut cracked as Google and FBI target 2 million-device botnet
Google, the FBI, and other tech companies have significantly disrupted the NetNut residential proxy network, which had at least 2 million devices in its botnet, primarily small TV-streaming hardware. The operation aims to hinder cybercriminals who use residential proxies to mask malicious activities by making traffic appear legitimate.
- Cardiac monitor maker's security skips a beat as data thieves go for the jugular
iRhythm, a California-based cardiac monitoring company, confirmed a data breach where cybercriminals stole patient health information and proprietary data. Attackers demanded payment to avoid public disclosure, though the breach did not affect clinical systems or patient care. The incident was attributed to social engineering, and the company has cyber insurance to cover potential losses.
- BTMOB Android malware service generates custom phishing payloads
An Android remote access trojan named BTMOB is offered to cybercriminals with a builder interface for generating malware payloads tailored to phishing lures.
- Grand Theft Data: Threat Actors Weaponizing GTA 6 Hype, NordVPN Warns
Cybercriminals are exploiting the popularity of Grand Theft Auto 6 by distributing phishing traps and malware, according to a warning from NordVPN. The threat actors are using the game's hype to lure victims into malicious schemes.
- Police seize “First VPN” service used in ransomware, data theft attacks
Law enforcement agencies have shut down 'First VPN,' a virtual private network service that was being exploited for ransomware attacks and data theft operations. The takedown was conducted through a joint international law enforcement operation, disrupting a key tool used by cybercriminals.
- FBI links cybercriminals to sharp surge in cargo theft attacks
The FBI has warned the transportation and logistics industry about a significant rise in cyber-enabled cargo theft, with estimated losses reaching nearly $725 million in the U.S. and Canada by 2025. Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting this sector, prompting heightened security concerns.
- ADT says customer data stolen in cyber intrusion
ADT reported a cyber intrusion where cybercriminals stole a limited set of customer and prospective customer information. The breach occurred on Monday and affects the home security company's systems.
- Inside Caller-as-a-Service Fraud: The Scam Economy Has a Hiring Process
Fraud operations are increasingly structured like professional call centers, with hiring, training, and performance tracking systems. Flare has exposed how cybercriminals manage these 'Caller-as-a-Service' operations to streamline scam activities.
- Operation PowerOFF Seizes 53 DDoS Domains, Exposes 3 Million Criminal Accounts
An international law enforcement operation, Operation PowerOFF, seized 53 DDoS domains and arrested four individuals linked to cybercriminal networks. The effort disrupted services used by over 75,000 cybercriminals and exposed 3 million criminal accounts.
- Officials seize 53 DDoS-for-hire domains in ongoing crackdown
Authorities from 21 countries seized 53 DDoS-for-hire domains and arrested four individuals as part of 'Operation PowerOFF,' disrupting services used by over 75,000 cybercriminals. The operation dismantled servers, databases, and infrastructure, sending warnings to participants and removing malicious URLs from search results.
- Anthropic's potent new AI model is a "wake-up call," security experts say
Anthropic's new AI model, Mythos, has raised concerns among security experts who warn it could provide cybercriminals with tools to exploit tech systems. The model is described as a 'wake-up call' highlighting potential risks of advanced AI capabilities.