BBC Data Breach Exposes 25000 Employee Records
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is investigating a data breach that exposed sensitive information belonging to over 25,000 present and past employees. The BBC data…
Month: May 2024
Operation Endgame, the largest law enforcement operation ever against botnets
Operation Endgame, the largest law enforcement operation ever against botnets Pierluigi Paganini May 30, 2024 An international law enforcement operation, called Operation Endgame targeted multiple…
Authorities Seized IcedID, Pikabot, Droppers
Between May 27 and 29, 2024, a coordinated effort known as Operation Endgame, led by Europol, targeted a range of malicious software droppers, including IcedID,…
U.S. Dismantles World’s Largest 911 S5 Botnet, with 19 Million Infected Devices
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) on Wednesday said it dismantled what it described as “likely the world’s largest botnet ever,” which consisted of an…
Largest Crackdown On Ransomware-Delivering Botnets
In a joint international law enforcement action dubbed “Operation Endgame,” the agencies and judicial authorities dismantled major botnet infrastructure, targeting notorious malware droppers like IcedID,…
Akira Ransomware Group Claims Breach Of Western Dovetail
The notorious Akira ransomware group has added another victim to its growing list of targeted organizations, striking at Western Dovetail, a prominent woodworking company founded…
Police seize over 100 malware loader servers, arrest four cybercriminals
An international law enforcement operation codenamed ‘Operation Endgame’ has seized over 100 servers worldwide used by multiple major malware loader operations, including IcedID, Pikabot, Trickbot,…
911 S5 Botnet with 19 Million IP Addresses Dismantled
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the dismantling of the 911 S5 botnet, a massive network of compromised computers used for various illegal activities.…
Services Return After SPL Cyberattack: E-books Remain Offline
Amid the setbacks from the SPL cyberattack, the Seattle Public Library has managed to restore some digital services. Patrons can now access the event calendar…
LockBit Ransomware Group Alleges Heras Cyberattack
The LockBit ransomware group has targeted Heras UK, a prominent European provider of end-to-end perimeter protection solutions. The threat actor claimed the Heras cyberattack and…
Law enforcement operation dismantled 911 S5 botnet
Law enforcement operation dismantled 911 S5 botnet Pierluigi Paganini May 30, 2024 An international law enforcement operation led by the U.S. DoJ disrupted the 911…
Indian Stock Exchange BSE Starts Encrypting Messages to Traders
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has begun encrypting messages sent to traders, becoming the first exchange in the world to implement such a system. The…