threat-intel DOJ firearms agency says hackers breached system containing investigation targets The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF), a part of the Department of Justice, suffered a cyberattack that exposed information about ongoing investigations. The attack was carried out by the Qilin ransomware gang, who added the ATF’s name to their leak site. While the incident didn't impact core ATF systems,… The Record · 3d ago High ransomwarecyberattackjustice department
threat-intel Escape Data ZATAZ 2.0 transforme l’enquête en jeu Escape Data ZATAZ 2.0 is a browser-based escape game designed to simulate and train cybersecurity and OSINT investigation skills. The game encourages players to develop critical observation, logical deduction, and a meth… ZATAZ · Aug 21, 2026 Medium cybersecurityosintinvestigation
threat-intel U.S. Bank says breach claims related to fourth-party incident U.S. Bank is investigating claims of a ransomware attack linked to a third-party contractor, but the bank asserts its own systems and network were not compromised. The incident stems from a LockBit ransomware group leak,… The Record · Aug 21, 2026 Medium ransomwaredata breachthreat intelligence
threat-intel Ukrainian software developer faces 12 years in Swiss ransomware trial A Ukrainian software developer is facing a 12-year prison sentence in Switzerland for his alleged involvement in a ransomware operation targeting companies including Stadler Rail and Crealogix, resulting in over 130 mill… The Record · Aug 17, 2026 High SWRUUKransomwarecybercrimeinvestigation
threat-intel Investigation of banking hack leads to arrests in Germany, Brazil A coordinated investigation in Germany and Brazil has resulted in arrests and asset seizures linked to a €30 million banking hack. The hackers exploited a vulnerability in a payment provider to drain funds from German ac… The Record · Aug 14, 2026 High DEBRESbankingcybercrimemoney laundering
threat-intel China launches mysterious probe into security of Palo Alto Networks' products Chinese authorities are investigating the security of Palo Alto Networks' products, raising concerns about potential vulnerabilities and a broader effort to monitor and control cybersecurity technology within China. This… The Register · Aug 7, 2026 Medium CNcybersecuritychinapalo alto
threat-intel Interpol Leverages Global System to Curtail Fraud Payments Interpol has launched I-GRIP, a global system connecting law enforcement agencies and financial institutions to rapidly intercept fraudulent payments and curb transnational criminal activity. The system, operational sinc… Dark Reading · Jul 31, 2026 High SITIUSfraudcryptocurrencycybercrime
threat-intel Deux jeux d’été pour vérifier et déchiffrer ZATAZ is offering two summer activities designed to improve critical thinking and information literacy. The first is a game simulating an investigation into disinformation, requiring players to verify images, sources, an… ZATAZ · Jul 24, 2026 Info disinformationcryptographycritical thinking
threat-intel Nuclear-Sabotage Malware Benchmark Trips Up Most Frontier AI Models SentinelOne has developed a new benchmark to assess how well frontier AI models can conduct thorough investigations of complex malware, using Fast16 – a malware linked to Iran’s nuclear program – as the test case. The be… SecurityWeek · Jul 23, 2026 Medium IRaimalwareinvestigation
threat-intel Dutch police dismantle global crypto investment scam, arrest alleged mastermind Dutch police have dismantled a global cryptocurrency investment scam involving over 700 employees operating from dozens of call centers across multiple countries. The operation, led by a ‘well-known hacker’ with Israeli… The Record · Jul 15, 2026 High NEPOBEcryptocurrencyfraudscam
threat-intel Dutch police trace Odido telco cyberattack to suspected local accomplice Dutch police are investigating a cyberattack against Odido, a Dutch telecom provider, that exposed the data of over 6 million customers. The attack was facilitated by a Dutch-speaking individual posing as an Odido IT emp… The Record · Jul 9, 2026 High NLcyberattackdata breachtelecom
threat-intel Spyware found on phone of European Parliament member probing it A former European Parliament member, Stelios Kouloglou, was repeatedly targeted with Pegasus spyware while investigating the misuse of commercial spyware. Citizen Lab researchers discovered the infections occurred during… The Record · Jul 3, 2026 High GRDERUspywarepegasuseuropean parliament
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
