Global Cybercrime Sting: INTERPOL Operation Nets 5,500 Arrests and $400M in Seized Assets
A massive five-month INTERPOL operation spanning 40 countries has resulted in over 5,500 arrests and the seizure of $400 million in virtual assets. The operation uncovered sophisticated voice phishing networks and cryptocurrency scams, demonstrating increased international cooperation in fighting cybercrime.
U.S. Army Soldier Suspected in Snowflake Cloud Storage Extortion Campaign
A hacker known as 'Kiberphant0m', suspected to be an active U.S. Army service member in South Korea, has been linked to multiple data breaches and extortion attempts targeting Snowflake cloud storage customers. The investigation revealed multiple online personas and connections to various cybercrime activities including AT&T data theft and DDoS attacks.
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.
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.
South Korea Faces Surge in Pro-Russian Cyberattacks Amid North Korean Troop Monitoring
South Korea reports a spike in cyberattacks on national websites following its decision to monitor North Korean troops in Ukraine. The attacks, attributed to pro-Russian hacktivist groups, are expected to persist as the situation evolves.