ddos From $5 Attacks to Botnet-Powered Platforms: Inside the DDoS-as-a- Service Market This article reports on the increasing commercialization of Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks, now offered as a ‘DDoS-as-a-Service’ (DDoSaaS) model. The trend shows a shift from fragmented, DIY attack methods… BleepingComputer · May 29, 2026 High USddosbotnetcloudflare
threat-intel 'The Com' Cyberattacks Support Violence & Sexploitation This report details the activities of 'The Com,' a decentralized cybercriminal collective primarily composed of North American teenagers, many linked to groups like ShinyHunters, Lapsus$, and Scattered Spider. The group… Dark Reading · May 29, 2026 Critical USGBcybercrimechild exploitationhacktivism
data-breach Police arrest man following hack of Ajax football club A 35-year-old man has been arrested in the Netherlands following a significant security breach at Ajax football club. The incident exposed the personal data of approximately 300,000 supporters due to a vulnerability in t… Graham Cluley · May 29, 2026 High NLdata-leakmobile-appfan-data
threat-intel Dutch Raid Fails to Dent Russian Bulletproof Host A Dutch law enforcement operation targeting THE.Hosting, a bulletproof hosting network linked to Russian cybercrime, resulted in the seizure of 800 servers and arrests of two operators but failed to significantly disrupt… Dark Reading · May 28, 2026 High NLRUDKbulletproof hostingcybercrimesanctions evasion
threat-intel Sextortionist sentenced to 33 years for targeting 145 children A Canadian man, Ramanan Pathmanathan, has been sentenced to 33 years in prison for a long-running sextortion scheme targeting over 145 children, primarily in the United States. The scheme involved blackmailing victims wi… BleepingComputer · May 28, 2026 Critical CAUSsextortionchild_exploitationonline_abuse
data-breach Latin American Cybercriminals Hoover Up Government Data Recent investigations reveal a surge in cybercriminal activity targeting government agencies across Latin America, primarily driven by groups like La Pampa Leaks and the Chronus Group. These actors are stealing and monet… Dark Reading · May 27, 2026 High URMECOgovernmentdata breachlatin america
threat-intel First VPN Dismantled in Global Takedown Over Use by 25 Ransomware Groups A global operation, dubbed Operation Saffron, led by France and the Netherlands, successfully dismantled the First VPN service, a virtual private network specifically designed for criminal use. The service was utilized b… The Hacker News · May 22, 2026 High USFRNLvpnransomwareanonymity
ddos Canadian man arrested, charged for running KimWolf DDos botnet A Canadian man, Jacob Butler, has been arrested and charged with operating the KimWolf DDoS botnet, a significant online threat that disrupted numerous websites. Law enforcement agencies, in a coordinated international e… The Record · May 22, 2026 High CAUSGEddosbotnetcybercrime
threat-intel US and Canada arrest and charge suspected Kimwolf botnet admin US and Canadian authorities have arrested Jacob Butler, an administrator of the KimWolf DDoS botnet, following a multi-national operation targeting several botnets. The botnet, which infected nearly two million devices g… BleepingComputer · May 22, 2026 High USCADEddosbotnetiot
threat-intel Foul play: Fake FIFA websites target soccer fans looking for World Cup tickets, merchandise As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, scammers are exploiting fans’ desire for tickets and merchandise by creating convincing fake websites mimicking FIFA’s official channels. These sites use tactics like typosquatting… WeLiveSecurity · May 22, 2026 High phishingsocial engineeringdomain spoofing
threat-intel Alleged Kimwolf Botmaster ‘Dort’ Arrested, Charged in U.S. and Canada A 23-year-old man, identified as Jacob Butler (a.k.a. ‘Dort’), has been arrested in Canada and faces criminal charges for operating the Kimwolf DDoS botnet. The botnet, responsible for massive DDoS attacks and targeting… Krebs on Security · May 21, 2026 High CAUSddosbotnetiot
threat-intel Two Americans plead guilty to assisting India-based tech support scam centers Two American men, Adam Young and Harrison Gevirtz, have pleaded guilty to assisting India-based tech support scam centers. They operated a U.S.-based tech firm, C.A. Cloud Attribution, providing services like call routin… The Record · May 21, 2026 High USINTNscamfraudtelemarketing
malware The art of being ungovernable This analysis focuses on a Cisco Talos report detailing the emergence of a sophisticated, multi-year-old BadIIS malware variant being utilized by Chinese-speaking cybercrime groups as part of a malware-as-a-service (MaaS… Cisco Talos · May 21, 2026 High CHmalware-as-a-serviceseo fraudtraffic hijacking
threat-intel Police seize “First VPN” service used in ransomware, data theft attacks Law enforcement agencies, in a coordinated international effort led by France and the Netherlands, have taken down the ‘First VPN’ service, a virtual private network used extensively by ransomware and data theft groups.… BleepingComputer · May 21, 2026 High UKFRNEvpncybercrimeransomware
threat-intel Europe dismantles VPN service used by cybercriminals to hide ransomware attacks European law enforcement agencies successfully dismantled First VPN, a virtual private network (VPN) service heavily utilized by cybercriminals to mask their activities, including ransomware attacks and fraud schemes. Th… The Record · May 20, 2026 High FRNLUAvpncybercrimeransomware
data-breach Ukraine probes teen suspect in cyber theft scheme targeting California online shoppers Ukrainian authorities are investigating an 18-year-old suspect linked to a cybercrime operation targeting California online shoppers. The scheme involved compromising nearly 30,000 customer accounts of a U.S.-based retai… The Record · May 20, 2026 High UKcybercrimedata-theftonline-shopping
threat-intel Texas, Florida top list of states reporting millions of dollars lost through crypto ATMs A recent FBI report reveals a significant surge in financial losses linked to cryptocurrency ATMs across the United States, totaling $388 million in 2025. Texas and Florida topped the list of states experiencing these lo… The Record · May 20, 2026 High CHNEAUcryptocurrencyscamsfraud
threat-intel Interpol's 'Operation Ramz' Pioneers Cross-Region Collabs in Middle East Interpol’s ‘Operation Ramz’ was a five-month collaborative law enforcement effort involving 13 countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to combat cybercrime. The operation resulted in the identificatio… Dark Reading · May 20, 2026 High AEEGIQcybercrimeregionalcollaboration
threat-intel INTERPOL Operation Ramz Disrupts MENA Cybercrime Networks with 201 Arrests INTERPOL’s Operation Ramz was a coordinated international effort involving 13 MENA countries to combat cybercrime, resulting in 201 arrests and the disruption of phishing and malware operations. The operation targeted in… The Hacker News · May 18, 2026 High AEALBHcybercrimephishingmalware
threat-intel Why geopolitical turmoil is a gift for scammers, and how to stay safe Geopolitical turmoil is being exploited by scammers to increase the success of their fraudulent schemes. The article details a range of scams – from fake charities and romance fraud to investment scams and sensational fa… WeLiveSecurity · May 15, 2026 Medium IRMIscamsfraudcybercrime
