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# Cybercrime

Cybercrime civil war brewing? ShinyHunters reportedly hacks Cl0p ransomware gang and threatens further damage

ShinyHunters hacked rival gang Cl0p, stealing source code, logs, and onion service keysThe gang defaced Cl0p’s site via Grav CMS flaw, posting their logo and taunts about past threatsFeud recalls Conti’s collapse in…

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TechRadar ·last mo.

FBI launches investigation after 153 million drivers licenses apparently leaked on Russian cybercrime forum

153 million US driving licences have been leaked on a Russian cybercrime platformAmong those apaprently discovered in the stolen data is US Secretary of Defense Pete HegsethThe FBI is now investigating the leak, which…

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TechRadar ·last mo.

Experts warn 2,000 hacked WordPress sites were secretly running a global crime ring

Researchers uncover vast cybercrime ring running on computers and infected domains where outdated versions of WordPress were installedThe StopAndProtect investigation revealed the WordPress content management system was…

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Tom's Hardware ·2 mo. ago

White House authorizes private companies to launch 'hack-back' cyberattacks that destroy data and systems, targeting foreign cybercrime organizations — vetted organizations can now conduct offensive cyber operations

President Donald Trump signed a presidential memorandum on August 12 establishing the first U. S. program that lets vetted private companies conduct offensive cyber operations, including attacks that destroy data and…

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TechRadar ·2 mo. ago

Cybercrime is costing the world trillions every year - new report says victims lose an average of nearly $10,000 in every hit

New study puts average cybercrime victim losses at $9,468, making a global annual toll at just over $1. 24 trillion across 130.

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TechRadar ·2 mo. ago

This Russian cybercrime campaign can infect a user just by viewing an email

Proofpoint reports Russian TA488 exploited Zimbra zero‑day CVE‑2025‑66376 in espionage campaigns“Half‑click exploit” let attackers compromise systems when victims merely viewed malicious emailsTargets included NATO,…

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9to5Google ·4 mo. ago

Google sues cybercrime network that used Gemini for financial scams

Google has filed a lawsuit against a cybercrime organization that was using Gemini to power its financial scams, while Google is also pushing for stricter laws that are more relevant to an AI era.

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TechRadar ·4 mo. ago

Why hackers hit canvas during finals week

Cybercrime isn’t random. Groups like ShinyHunters don’t just target vulnerable systems. They target moments in time when any disruption hurts most.