threat-intel Turning the Tables on Email Scammers With 'ScamBuster' ScamBuster is an open-source, AI-driven system designed to turn the tables on email scammers. By mimicking victim personas and engaging with attackers, it gathers valuable intelligence – including financial details and i… Dark Reading · Jul 10, 2026 High aiphishingthreat intelligence
ransomware Ryuk operator pleads guilty; Blackcat/AlphV conspirator gets nearly 6-year sentence Two major ransomware figures have been brought to justice in separate U.S. court cases. Karen Vardanyan, a Ryuk ransomware operator, pleaded guilty to conspiracy and computer fraud, while Angelo Martino, a ransomware neg… The Record · Jul 10, 2026 High FRUKUNransomwarenegotiatorextortion
threat-intel New MODBEACON RAT Uses gRPC Streaming for Encrypted C2 Traffic A China-linked cybercrime group, Silver Fox, is using a new Rust-based remote access trojan called MODBEACON to target technology, education, and state-owned enterprises in Asia. The trojan utilizes gRPC streaming for en… The Hacker News · Jul 10, 2026 High CNrustgrpcc2
threat-intel Third US Security Expert Sentenced to Prison for Helping Ransomware Gang A former cybersecurity expert, Angelo Martino, was sentenced to 70 months in prison for aiding a ransomware gang, BlackCat/Alphv, by providing confidential information to maximize ransom payments. Two other cybersecurity… SecurityWeek · Jul 10, 2026 Critical ransomwareinsider threatcybercrime
threat-intel Ransomware Negotiator Gets 70 Months in Prison for Aiding BlackCat Attacks A former ransomware negotiator, Angelo Martino, has been sentenced to 70 months in prison for betraying five victims and providing BlackCat ransomware operators with confidential information, allowing them to demand high… The Hacker News · Jul 10, 2026 High USransomwarenegotiatorcollusion
threat-intel Taiwan charges two businessmen over alleged role in Chinese espionage campaign Taiwanese authorities have charged two businessmen for allegedly facilitating a Chinese espionage campaign targeting Taiwanese politicians, academics, journalists, and civil society groups. The suspects operated a compan… The Record · Jul 8, 2026 High CHTAespionagephishingcybercrime
threat-intel Felons, Fraudsters Flog Offensive Cybersecurity Startup IRIS C2, a cybersecurity startup operating under the Calvexa Group LLC, is aggressively pursuing zero-day vulnerabilities and offensive security capabilities, attracting researchers and exploit developers with lucrative… Krebs on Security · Jul 8, 2026 High UNcybercrimedisinformationvulnerability research
threat-intel Court Filing Reveals Windows Device ID Helped FBI Trace Alleged Scattered Spider Hacker U.S. prosecutors have linked an alleged Scattered Spider hacker, Peter Stokes, to a luxury jewelry retailer breach through a persistent Windows device ID. Stokes, a dual U.S.-Estonian citizen, was extradited from Finland… The Hacker News · Jul 7, 2026 High ESFIUNdevice-idhackerintrusion
threat-intel Two arrested over credit card phishing – as the Netherlands is named Europe’s worst for payment fraud Two men were arrested in the Netherlands on suspicion of running a phishing operation targeting credit card details, leading to a significant increase in payment fraud within the country. The Dutch central bank reported… Graham Cluley · Jul 7, 2026 High NLEUphishingcredit card fraudcybercrime
threat-intel Aussies Face Reduced Cybercrime Risk, as Pressure Shifts to SMBs A recent Australian Institute of Criminology survey revealed a decrease in overall cybercrime incidents and financial losses experienced by Australians in 2025 compared to 2024. However, this positive trend was largely d… Dark Reading · Jul 2, 2026 Medium AUsmbcybercrimeaustralia
threat-intel FBI Seizes NetNut Proxy Platform, Popa Botnet The FBI, in collaboration with industry partners including Google and Lumen, has seized hundreds of domains associated with NetNut, a residential proxy service operated by Alarum Technologies, following findings linking… Krebs on Security · Jul 2, 2026 High USproxybotnetresidential proxy
ransomware The Gentlemen ransomware: what you need to know The Gentlemen ransomware group is a sophisticated and aggressive cybercriminal operation, despite its seemingly formal name. They are known for deploying double extortion tactics, stealing data and threatening to leak it… Graham Cluley · Jul 2, 2026 High ransomwaredouble extortioncybercrime
ransomware Teen suspect in Scattered Spider hacks is extradited to US A 19-year-old man, Peter Stokes, with dual citizenship, has been extradited to the United States to face charges related to his involvement with the Scattered Spider cybercrime group. The investigation centers around a r… The Record · Jul 1, 2026 High USESFIphishingsocial engineeringransomware
threat-intel 19-Year-Old Scattered Spider Suspect Extradited to Face U.S. Hacking Charges This article reports the extradition of a 19-year-old, Peter Stokes, known as "Bouquet," from Finland to the United States to face charges related to computer intrusion, fraud, and conspiracy as part of the Scattered Spi… The Hacker News · Jul 1, 2026 High USFIUKsocial engineeringphishinghelp desk
threat-intel ⚡ Weekly Recap: Linux Kernel Flaws, AI Malware Tricks, Turla Backdoor, Infostealers and More This week’s security news highlights several concerning vulnerabilities and attacks, including a DirtyClone Linux kernel flaw, exploitation of PTC Windchill vulnerabilities, and the emergence of new malware like Gaslight… The Hacker News · Jun 29, 2026 High CVE-2026-43503CVE-2026-12569CVE-2026-47729UKRUlinuxkernelai
threat-intel Ukraine to use seized crypto from cybercrime group to buy war bonds Ukraine is utilizing cryptocurrency seized from a notorious international cybercrime group to bolster its war effort. Over $8.3 million in digital assets, obtained from investigations targeting attacks across Europe and… The Record · Jun 29, 2026 High UKRUUScybercrimecryptocurrencywar bonds
threat-intel Local Police Collusion Hampers Crackdown on Asian Scam Centers This article reports on the ongoing challenge of combating cybercrime, specifically online scams, centered in Southeast Asia, particularly Cambodia, Myanmar, and the Philippines. Despite international pressure and arrest… Dark Reading · Jun 25, 2026 High KHUSCNcybercrimescamcorruption
threat-intel 2026 FIFA World Cup Faces Surge in Cyber Threats The 2026 FIFA World Cup is facing a surge in cyber threats across the US, Canada, and Mexico, driven by a complex threat landscape including financial and nation-state actors. These threats primarily involve social engin… Dark Reading · Jun 24, 2026 High USCAMXcybercrimesocial engineeringfraud
ransomware Amadey and StealC Malware Network Disrupted, 27M Stolen Credentials Recovered A coordinated international law enforcement operation, involving Bitdefender, Bitsight, ESET, Microsoft, and Europol, successfully disrupted the Amadey and StealC malware networks, recovering 27 million stolen credential… The Hacker News · Jun 24, 2026 High NLCADEmaascredential theftransomware
ransomware Amadey, StealC malware operations disrupted in Operation Endgame action Operation Endgame, a coordinated law enforcement effort involving Microsoft, Europol, and international partners, successfully disrupted infrastructure used by the Amadey and StealC malware operations. The operation resu… BleepingComputer · Jun 24, 2026 High USCADKmalware-as-a-servicecredential theftransomware
