Category: Krebson

Feds Charge Five Men in ‘Scattered Spider’ Roundup – Krebs on Security
22
Nov
2024

Feds Charge Five Men in ‘Scattered Spider’ Roundup – Krebs on Security

Federal prosecutors in Los Angeles this week unsealed criminal charges against five men alleged to be members of a hacking…

Fintech Giant Finastra Investigating Data Breach – Krebs on Security
20
Nov
2024

Fintech Giant Finastra Investigating Data Breach – Krebs on Security

The financial technology firm Finastra is investigating the alleged large-scale theft of information from its internal file transfer platform, KrebsOnSecurity…

An Interview With the Target & Home Depot Hacker – Krebs on Security
15
Nov
2024

An Interview With the Target & Home Depot Hacker – Krebs on Security

In December 2023, KrebsOnSecurity revealed the real-life identity of Rescator, the nickname used by a Russian cybercriminal who sold more…

Microsoft Patch Tuesday, November 2024 Edition – Krebs on Security
13
Nov
2024

Microsoft Patch Tuesday, November 2024 Edition – Krebs on Security

Microsoft today released updates to plug at least 89 security holes in its Windows operating systems and other software. November’s…

Spike in Hacked Police Emails, Fake Subpoenas – Krebs on Security
09
Nov
2024

Spike in Hacked Police Emails, Fake Subpoenas – Krebs on Security

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is urging police departments and governments worldwide to beef up security around their email…

Booking.com Phishers May Leave You With Reservations – Krebs on Security
02
Nov
2024

Booking.com Phishers May Leave You With Reservations – Krebs on Security

A number of cybercriminal innovations are making it easier for scammers to cash in on your upcoming travel plans. This…

Change Healthcare Breach Hits 100M Americans – Krebs on Security
30
Oct
2024

Change Healthcare Breach Hits 100M Americans – Krebs on Security

Change Healthcare says it has notified approximately 100 million Americans that their personal, financial and healthcare records may have been…

Brazil Arrests ‘USDoD,’ Hacker in FBI Infragard Breach – Krebs on Security
18
Oct
2024

Brazil Arrests ‘USDoD,’ Hacker in FBI Infragard Breach – Krebs on Security

Brazilian authorities reportedly have arrested a 33-year-old man on suspicion of being “USDoD,” a prolific cybercriminal who rose to infamy…

Sudanese Brothers Arrested in ‘AnonSudan’ Takedown – Krebs on Security
17
Oct
2024

Sudanese Brothers Arrested in ‘AnonSudan’ Takedown – Krebs on Security

The U.S. government on Wednesday announced the arrest and charging of two Sudanese brothers accused of running Anonymous Sudan (a.k.a….

Lamborghini Carjackers Lured by $243M Cyberheist – Krebs on Security
09
Oct
2024

Lamborghini Carjackers Lured by $243M Cyberheist – Krebs on Security

The parents of a 19-year-old Connecticut honors student accused of taking part in a $243 million cryptocurrency heist in August…

Patch Tuesday, October 2024 Edition – Krebs on Security
09
Oct
2024

Patch Tuesday, October 2024 Edition – Krebs on Security

Microsoft today released security updates to fix at least 117 security holes in Windows computers and other software, including two…

A Single Cloud Compromise Can Feed an Army of AI Sex Bots – Krebs on Security
03
Oct
2024

A Single Cloud Compromise Can Feed an Army of AI Sex Bots – Krebs on Security

Organizations that get relieved of credentials to their cloud environments can quickly find themselves part of a disturbing new trend:…