Cybercrime

SEC Files Charges Over $14 Million Crypto Scam Using Fake AI Themed Investment Tips

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has brought charges against several companies accused of running a large scale cryptocurrency investment scam that defrauded retail investors of more than 14 million dollars by promoting fake artificial intelligence based trading strategies. According to the SEC’s complaint, the alleged fraud involved crypto trading platforms Morocoin Tech Corp., […]

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INTERPOL Arrests 574 Across Africa as Ukrainian Ransomware Affiliate Pleads Guilty

A large scale law enforcement operation led by INTERPOL has resulted in the arrest of 574 suspects across Africa and the recovery of approximately three million dollars, marking a significant step in the global fight against cybercrime. The month long initiative, known as Operation Sentinel, was carried out between October 27 and November 27, 2025. The

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U.S. DoJ Seizes Fraud Domain Linked to 14.6 Million Dollar Bank Account Takeover Scheme

The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has announced the seizure of a fraudulent web domain and its associated database that were used to support a large scale bank account takeover operation targeting American victims. According to officials, the seized domain web3adspanels[.]org functioned as a backend control panel where cybercriminals stored and managed stolen online banking credentials. Visitors

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Fake WhatsApp API Package on npm Steals Messages, Contacts, and Login Tokens

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a malicious software package hosted on the npm repository that masquerades as a fully functional WhatsApp API while secretly stealing sensitive user data and granting attackers persistent access to victims’ WhatsApp accounts. The package, called lotusbail, has been downloaded more than 56,000 times since it was published in May 2025 by

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Android Malware Campaigns Combine Droppers, SMS Theft, and RAT Capabilities at Scale

Cybersecurity researchers are warning about a rapidly evolving Android malware ecosystem where threat actors are combining malicious droppers, SMS stealing functions, and full remote access capabilities to target users at scale. Recent investigations show that users in Uzbekistan are being actively targeted through fake applications that silently deploy advanced malware once installed. According to an

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U.S. DOJ Charges 54 Suspects in ATM Jackpotting Scheme Using Ploutus Malware

The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has formally charged 54 individuals in connection with a large scale ATM jackpotting operation that caused tens of millions of dollars in losses across the United States. According to federal prosecutors, the accused were involved in a coordinated campaign that used a sophisticated malware strain known as Ploutus to

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Cracked Software and YouTube Videos Used to Spread CountLoader and GachiLoader Malware

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered an active malware campaign that abuses cracked software websites and popular video platforms to distribute advanced loader malware, primarily CountLoader and GachiLoader. The activity highlights how threat actors continue to exploit user trust in free software and online tutorials to silently compromise systems. Researchers from Cyderes revealed that cracked software distribution

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Nigeria Arrests RaccoonO365 Phishing Developer Tied to Microsoft 365 Attacks

Authorities in Nigeria have confirmed the arrest of three high profile internet fraud suspects connected to large scale phishing operations, including the primary developer behind the RaccoonO365 phishing as a service platform. The arrests were announced by the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre following a joint investigation with Microsoft and the Federal Bureau of

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North Korea Linked Hackers Steal 2.02 Billion Dollars in 2025 to Lead Global Crypto Theft

Threat actors associated with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, also known as North Korea, have emerged as the leading force behind global cryptocurrency theft in 2025. According to a new report released by blockchain intelligence firm Chainalysis, North Korea linked groups are responsible for stealing at least 2.02 billion dollars out of more than

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Compromised IAM Credentials Fuel Large AWS Crypto Mining Campaign

A large scale cryptocurrency mining campaign has been detected targeting cloud environments by abusing compromised Identity and Access Management credentials within Amazon Web Services. The operation leverages stolen IAM permissions to rapidly deploy crypto mining infrastructure across multiple AWS services. The activity was first identified on November 2, 2025, through automated threat detection systems operated

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