LockBit Ransomware Gang Domains Seized in Global Operation

By Waqas All known dark web domains operated by the notorious LockBit Ransomware Gang are displaying a law enforcement seizure notice as part of "Operation Cronos." This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: LockBit Ransomware Gang Domains Seized in Global Operation...

U.S. State Government Network Breached via Former Employee's Account

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA has revealed that an unnamed state government organization's network environment was compromised via an administrator account belonging to a former employee. "This allowed the threat actor to successfully authenticate to an internal...

Raspberry Robin Malware Upgrades with Discord Spread and New Exploits

The operators of Raspberry Robin are now using two new one-day exploits to achieve local privilege escalation, even as the malware continues to be refined and improved to make it stealthier than before. This means that "Raspberry Robin has access to an exploit seller or its authors develop the...

Ransomware in 2023 recap: 5 key takeaways

This article is based on research by Marcelo Rivero, Malwarebytes’ ransomware specialist, who monitors information published by ransomware gangs on their Dark Web sites. In this report, “known attacks” are those where the victim did not pay a ransom. This provides the best overall picture of...

Four Key Benefits of Rapid7’s New Managed Digital Risk Protection Service

Cybercrime has boomed to the third largest economy in the world behind the US and China Cybernews, with much of the most nefarious behavior on the dark web. Monitoring it effectively can be the key to identifying the earliest signals of an attack – and the difference between a minor event and a...

Thousands of Stolen AnyDesk Login Credentials Sold on Dark Web

By Waqas It's crucial to note that this sale of compromised AnyDesk accounts isn't connected to the security breach incident disclosed by the company on February 2, 2024. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Thousands of Stolen AnyDesk Login Credentials Sold on Dark Web...

Telegram Marketplaces Fuel Phishing Attacks with Easy-to-Use Kits and Malware

Cybersecurity researchers are calling attention to the "democratization" of the phishing ecosystem owing to the emergence of Telegram as an epicenter for cybercrime, enabling threat actors to mount a mass attack for as little as $230. "This messaging app has transformed into a bustling hub where...

Dark Web Drug Lord Pleads Guilty, Forfeits $150M Cryptocurrency

By Waqas Banmeet Singh, an Indian national, was arrested in London, England, on April 26, 2019, and extradited to the United States on March 19, 2023. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Dark Web Drug Lord Pleads Guilty, Forfeits $150M Cryptocurrency...

Thousands of Dark Web Posts Expose ChatGPT Abuse Plans

By Deeba Ahmed Cybercriminals are actively promoting the abuse of ChatGPT and similar chatbots, offering a range of malicious tools from malware to phishing kits. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Thousands of Dark Web Posts Expose ChatGPT Abuse Plans...

Dark web threats and dark market predictions for 2024

An overview of last years predictions 1. Increase in personal data leaks; corporate email at risk A data leakage is a broad term encompassing various types of information that become publicly available, or published for sale on the dark web or other shadow web sites. Leaked information may includ...

Medusa Ransomware on the Rise: From Data Leaks to Multi-Extortion

The threat actors associated with the Medusa ransomware have ramped up their activities following the debut of a dedicated data leak site on the dark web in February 2023 to publish sensitive data of victims who are unwilling to agree to their demands. "As part of their multi-extortion strategy,...

Exposing the ransomware lie to “leave hospitals alone”

Ransomware groups are liars, yes, but even when these dangerous cybercriminals would ransack organizations and destroy entire companies, a few select groups espoused a sort of "honor among thieves.” According to those few groups, their cybercriminal actions would never include organizations...

YouTube Channels Hacked to Spread Lumma Stealer via Cracked Software

By Waqas Lumma Stealer, a well-known threat to user credentials, has been actively promoted on the dark web and Telegram channels since 2022. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: YouTube Channels Hacked to Spread Lumma Stealer via Cracked Software...

DoJ Charges 19 Worldwide in $68 Million xDedic Dark Web Marketplace Fraud

The U.S. Department of Justice DoJ said it charged 19 individuals worldwide in connection with the now-defunct xDedic Marketplace, which is estimated to have facilitated more than $68 million in fraud. In wrapping up its investigation into the dark web portal, the agency said the transnational...

BidenCash Market Leaks 1.6 Million Credit Card Details

By Waqas BidenCash is recognized as a hub for stolen payment card data, operating both on the dark web and the clear net. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: BidenCash Market Leaks 1.6 Million Credit Card Details...

German Authorities Dismantle Dark Web Hub 'Kingdom Market' in Global Operation

German law enforcement has announced the disruption of a dark web platform called Kingdom Market that specialized in the sales of narcotics and malware to "tens of thousands of users." The exercise, which involved collaboration from authorities from the U.S., Switzerland, Moldova, and Ukraine,...

The Kuiper Ransomware Surge and Its Dark Origins

Summary: In a predominantly Russian Dark Web forum, a sophisticated ransomware-as-a-service RaaS project named "KUIPER" was introduced. The Kuiper ransomware, developed in Golang, is compatible with Windows, Linux, and OSX systems, and is associated with a suspected intrusion at a government...

FBI issues advisory over Play ransomware

The Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA, and the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre ACSC have released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory CSA about Play ransomware. According to the FBI, Play made around 300 victims...

FBI Seizes Dark Web Domain of Blackcat – ALPHV Ransomware

By Waqas But the gang may already be back with a new domain. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: FBI Seizes Dark Web Domain of Blackcat - ALPHV Ransomware...

Ransomware review: December 2023

This article is based on research by Marcelo Rivero, Malwarebytes ransomware specialist, who monitors information published by ransomware gangs on their Dark Web sites. In this report, "known attacks" are those where the victim did not pay a ransom. This provides the best overall picture of...