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Law enforcement operations disrupted BlackCat and LockBit RaaS operations, including sanctions on LockBit members aiming to undermine affiliate confidence. In response, LockBit publicly exposed an affiliate payment dispute, potentially causing further affiliate migration. The behavior of a major RaaS group is puzzling, as the financial loss from the dispute seems insignificant compared to the reputational […] The post Ransomware Victims Who Opt To Pay Ransom Hits Record Low appeared first on GBHackers on Security | #1 Globally Trusted Cyber Security…
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A SIM Swap Scam or SIM Cloning Scam exploits a vulnerability in a two-factor authentication (2FA) system that relies on SMS messages for verification codes, where attackers aim to gain control of the victim’s mobile phone number by convincing the victim’s mobile carrier to transfer the number to a new SIM card under the attacker’s […] The post Hacker Offers Upto $300 To Mobile Networks Staff For Illegal SIM Swaps appeared first on GBHackers on Security | #1 Globally Trusted…
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Anonymous claims a successful cyberattack against the Israeli Defence Force (IDF), gaining access to 20 gigabytes of data, which allegedly includes over 233,000 military documents in various formats, like PDFs, Word files, and presentations. The IDF considers the authenticity of the claim dubious and suspects a psychological warfare tactic. They reason that their layered, secure […] The post Hackers Group Claims To Have Broke Into IDF & Stolen Documents appeared first on GBHackers on Security | #1 Globally Trusted Cyber…
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As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine enters its third year, the formidable Sandworm (aka FROZENBARENTS, APT44) cyber threat group remains highly active and increasingly integrated with Russian conventional military operations in support of Moscow’s war aims. However, Sandworm’s disruptive operations now span globally across Russian political, military, and economic interests. With 2024 seeing record participation in […] The post Russian APT44 – The Most Notorious Cyber Sabotage Group Globally appeared first on GBHackers on Security | #1 Globally Trusted Cyber Security…
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Authorities have dismantled LabHost, a notorious cybercrime platform that facilitated widespread phishing attacks across the globe. The crackdown on LabHost, founded in the UK in 2021, marks a significant victory against cybercriminal networks that have long exploited digital platforms to conduct their illicit activities. LabHost, known for its Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) offerings, allowed criminals, even those […] The post Phishing-as-a-Service Platform LabHost Seized by Authorities appeared first on GBHackers on Security | #1 Globally Trusted Cyber Security News Platform.
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DMARC is targeted by hackers as this serves to act as a preventative measure against email spoofing and phishing attempts. They compromise DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication Reporting and Conformance) so that they can evade email authentication protocols, consequently enabling them to mimic authentic senders and mislead recipients. This way they can put up more conceivable […] The post North Korean Hackers Abuse DMARC To Legitimize Their Emails appeared first on GBHackers on Security | #1 Globally Trusted Cyber Security News…
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Hackers exfiltrate data first before encrypting it to increase their bargaining power during ransom negotiations. Threats of public exposure of private information accelerate up the urgency for victims to pay a ransom immediately. Secureworks Counter Threat Unit researchers are tracking the INC Ransom group known as GOLD IONIC. INC Ransom Group Exfiltrate Data Emerging in […] The post INC Ransom Group Exfiltrates Data Before Encrypting & Threatens Public Exposure appeared first on GBHackers on Security | #1 Globally Trusted Cyber…
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Over the weekend, Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Israel, retaliating for a suspected Israeli strike on its Damascus consulate that killed 13 people last week. This escalation arises from the ongoing Israel-Iran rivalry and Israel-Palestine conflict. Cyber activities predated the attacks by nearly a year, starting in late March when hacktivist groups announced […] The post Iran Launched A Major Cyberattack Against Critical Infrastructure In Israel appeared first on GBHackers on Security | #1 Globally Trusted Cyber Security…
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Ahmed exploited a vulnerability in a decentralized cryptocurrency exchange’s smart contract by injecting fabricated pricing data, which triggered the generation of inflated fees totaling $9 million, which he subsequently withdrew in cryptocurrency. Following the theft, Ahmed attempted to extort the exchange, proposing the return of a portion of the stolen funds ($7.5 million) on the […] The post Ex-Security Engineer Jailed For Hacking Decentralized Cryptocurrency Exchanges appeared first on GBHackers on Security | #1 Globally Trusted Cyber Security News Platform.
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Cybersecurity researchers at Kaspersky have uncovered evidence that cybercriminal groups are customizing the virulent LockBit 3.0 ransomware for targeted attacks against organizations worldwide. This allows the threat actors to tailor the malware for maximum impact and effectiveness against specific targets. The findings come from the researcher’s analysis of the leaked LockBit 3.0 builder, which first […] The post Hacker Customize LockBit 3.0 Ransomware to Attack Orgs Worldwide appeared first on GBHackers on Security | #1 Globally Trusted Cyber Security News…
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