North Korean IT Workers Infiltrate European Companies Through Deceptive Freelancing
North Korean operatives are expanding their presence across Europe by posing as foreign IT specialists on freelance platforms, targeting companies in multiple countries. The sophisticated operation enables fund generation for North Korea while creating security risks through potential data breaches and extortion attempts.
Massive Cryptocurrency Mining Operation Hijacks Over 1,500 PostgreSQL Servers
A sophisticated cyberattack campaign has compromised more than 1,500 PostgreSQL database servers for illicit cryptocurrency mining. The fileless attack, attributed to threat actor JINX-0126, employs advanced evasion techniques and targets internet-exposed instances with weak security.
IRS Unveils Tech Overhaul After Uncovering $21 Billion Financial Crime Operation
The IRS is launching CI-FIRST, a technology modernization program, after detecting $21.1 billion in tax and financial fraud between 2022-2024. The initiative aims to enhance collaboration with financial institutions and streamline data sharing to combat sophisticated financial crimes.
Teen Advisor with Cybercrime Links Raises Security Concerns in Musk's DOGE Team
A 19-year-old senior advisor in Elon Musk's DOGE team previously provided technical support to a cybercrime organization through his company DiamondCDN. The revelation about Edward Coristine, known as 'Big Balls,' raises concerns about security protocols given his access to sensitive government data.
Teen Hacker 'Wiz' Arrested in $243M Genesis Cryptocurrency Heist
A 19-year-old suspect has been arrested for his role in stealing $243 million in cryptocurrency through an elaborate social engineering scheme. The teen, known online as 'Wiz,' is the third member of a hacker group that impersonated Google and Gemini representatives to orchestrate one of 2024's largest crypto thefts.
INTERPOL Disrupts Major African Cybercrime Ring with Over 300 Arrests
A massive four-month operation across seven African nations leads to 306 arrests and the seizure of nearly 2,000 electronic devices used in cyber fraud schemes. The operation, codenamed 'Red Card,' uncovered criminal networks targeting thousands of victims through banking fraud, investment scams, and messaging app schemes.