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Cybercrime
Lumen Technologies Analyzes ngioweb Botnet and NSOCKS Service
Nov 19, 2024 Lumen Technologies' Black Lotus Labs has made progress in analyzing the ngioweb botnet and its association with the NSOCKS criminal proxy service, which utilizes a large number of bots globally.
Cybercrime
Water Barghest Operates Large IoT Botnet for Cybercrime
Nov 18, 2024 Water Barghest, a cybercriminal group, operates a botnet of over 20,000 compromised IoT devices, monetizing them through a residential proxy marketplace while employing advanced automation techniques for exploitation.
Cybercrime
Women’s Roles in Russian-Speaking Cybercrime Networks Examined
Nov 18, 2024 A recent study examines the evolving roles and contributions of women in Russian-speaking cybercriminal networks, highlighting both their challenges and increasing visibility in leadership positions.
Cybercrime
Mikhail Shefel Identified as Cybercriminal "Rescator"
Nov 15, 2024 Mikhail Shefel, identified as the cybercriminal "Rescator," has revealed his identity amid ongoing legal challenges and financial struggles, while also discussing his past involvement in selling stolen payment card data.
Threats
New Ransomware Family 'Ymir' Discovered by Kaspersky Researchers
Nov 12, 2024 A new ransomware family named 'Ymir' has been identified by Kaspersky researchers, operating in conjunction with the RustyStealer infostealer malware to target previously compromised systems.