DOJ Dismantles Major Cybercrime Marketplace PopeyeTools, Charges Three Administrators
U.S. authorities have seized PopeyeTools, a prominent cybercrime marketplace operating since 2016, charging three administrators for trafficking stolen financial data. The platform generated $1.7M in revenue by selling credit card information and bank credentials of over 227,000 victims.
Russian National Charged in $16M Phobos Ransomware Operation After South Korean Extradition
Evgenii Ptitsyn, a 42-year-old Russian national, faces criminal charges for allegedly running the Phobos ransomware operation that targeted over 1,000 organizations globally. Operating under aliases on the darknet, Ptitsyn and associates allegedly extorted more than $16 million through sophisticated cyber extortion schemes.
Lazarus Group Develops Stealthy macOS Malware Using Extended Attributes
North Korean hackers have created RustyAttr, a sophisticated malware that hides within macOS metadata to evade detection. Built with Tauri framework, this innovative technique allows malicious code to bypass security measures while using deceptive tactics to target cryptocurrency users.
North Korean Hackers Deploy Flutter Framework in Sophisticated macOS Malware Campaign
Security researchers have discovered a groundbreaking malware campaign targeting macOS users, where North Korean hackers leverage Google's Flutter framework to deliver sophisticated malware. The attack demonstrates evolving tactics using signed cryptocurrency applications and multiple programming languages to bypass Apple's security measures.
North Korean Hackers Deploy FlutterOverflow Malware to Target macOS Users
The notorious Lazarus Group has developed sophisticated macOS malware using Flutter framework to target cryptocurrency exchanges and financial institutions. The malware masquerades as a trading app while enabling data theft and remote system access, marking North Korea's first documented use of Flutter for macOS attacks.