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UK Sentences Scattered Spider Members to 66 Months for Cyberattacks
In a major cybercrime crackdown, two young men have been sentenced to 66 months in jail for their role in a 2024 cyberattack that crippled Transport for London's network operations. Thalha Jubair and Owen Flowers were arrested and pleaded guilty, marking a significant win for the UK's National Crime Agency after nearly two years of investigation.
Carders Seek 'Clean' Residential Proxies to Evade Fraud Controls
Criminals are on the hunt for so-called "clean" residential proxies, a new classification that's emerged in the underground world of payment fraud and carding. These proxies are prized for their spotless usage history, making them harder to detect and allowing scammers to evade fraud controls.
US Misidentifies Russian Hacker in Extradition Bid
A Russian man named Aleksandr Ermakov has been wrongly detained in an Armenian jail on a US extradition request, with his lawyers claiming he is not the REvil ransomware suspect the US is actually after. His family and lawyers are now racing against time to clear his name and prevent his deportation to the US.
US Prosecutors Charge Two in $43 Million Investment Fraud Laundering Scheme
For nearly two years, Zhuoying Chen and Haojie Zhang allegedly masterminded a brazen $43 million investment fraud laundering scheme, preying on innocent victims and funneling their life savings into bank accounts in China. The sophisticated network, involving over a dozen people, was recently dismantled by US authorities.
US Indicts Russians for Running Bulletproof Hosting Services
The FBI has struck a major blow against cybercrime by indicting three Russian nationals and two companies for operating bulletproof hosting services that enabled devastating attacks on US critical infrastructure. This significant move disrupts the backbone of cybercriminal operations, dealing a crucial win for online safety.
UK Sentences Scattered Spider Hackers to Prison
Two leading members of the notorious Scattered Spider hacking collective have been sentenced to five years and six months in prison for their roles in a devastating 2024 cyberattack that crippled Transport for London's systems, forcing 27,000 employees to reset their passwords in person. Thalha Jubair, 20, and Owen Flowers, 18, pleaded guilty under the Computer Misuse Act after being arrested at their homes last September.
Dutch Police Disrupts €100 Million Investment Fraud Ring
Dutch police have cracked down on a massive €100 million investment fraud ring, arresting multiple suspects, including a 46-year-old Israeli-Polish national with a notorious hacking past. The international sweep resulted in detentions across Cyprus, Greece, and Belgium, with authorities vowing to bring the alleged perpetrators to justice.
US Charges Russian Nationals for Bulletproof Hosting Services
US authorities have charged three Russian nationals with operating illicit bulletproof hosting services that enabled cybercrime, affecting victims across 21 states, including banks, schools, hospitals, and media companies. The accused, Aleksandr Volosovik, Yulia Pankova, and Kirill Zatolokin, allegedly facilitated a range of malicious activities through their services.
Treasury Disrupts Ransomware Networks with Sanctions on VPN Service
The US Treasury Department has cracked down on a notorious VPN service, 1VPNS, and its alleged administrators, sanctioning them for enabling ransomware groups to launch devastating attacks on US companies and institutions. This move disrupts the cybercriminal ecosystem, cutting off a key tool used to hide attack origins, deploy malware, and manage stolen data.
UK Man Jailed for Inciting Swatting Attacks Globally
A Welsh man has been jailed for encouraging swatting attacks worldwide, a stark reminder that this so-called prank can have deadly consequences. Callum Dare, 26, played a key role in a dark web forum, fueling a campaign of harassment and terror that spanned three countries.
AI Fuels End-to-End Cyberattacks With Expanded Role Across Intrusion Stages
Criminal groups are now using AI as the main driver behind massive cyberattacks, breaching government agencies and carrying out thousands of commands with minimal human oversight. This marks a significant shift from AI as a supporting tool to a primary operator in end-to-end cyberattacks.
US Treasury Sanctions VPN Service Over Ransomware Support
The US Treasury has cracked down on a VPN service that helped ransomware groups hide their tracks, announcing sanctions against First VPN Service and its Ukrainian administrator, Dmytro Rashevskyi. This move follows a multi-jurisdictional law enforcement operation that dismantled the service in May 2026.
UK Authorities Charge Five in Russian Coms Fraud Crackdown
In a major crackdown on Russian Coms Fraud, UK authorities have charged five individuals linked to a notorious platform that enabled scammers to hide their identities and swindle victims by impersonating trusted institutions. The platform, shut down in 2024, had been facilitating these deceitful calls since 2020.
UK Charges Five in Crackdown on Russian Coms Spoofing Platform
In a major crackdown on cybercrime, five London residents have been charged in connection with Russian Coms, a notorious caller-ID spoofing platform that enabled scammers to swindle tens of millions from an estimated 170,000 victims since 2020. The accused allegedly helped fraudsters pose as trusted institutions to trick people into handing over cash and sensitive information.
Ryuk Ransomware Operative Pleads Guilty, Faces 15-Year Sentence
A 34-year-old Armenian man, Karen Serobovich Vardanyan, has pleaded guilty to masterminding a brazen ransomware scheme that raked in around $15 million by infiltrating hundreds of computer networks and deploying Ryuk ransomware. Vardanyan's guilty plea comes after his extradition from Ukraine, where he was arrested in April 2025.
Ransomware Negotiator Sentenced for Aiding BlackCat Extortions
A ransomware negotiator turned double agent, Angelo Martino, has been sentenced to 70 months in prison for betraying his clients and working with BlackCat to drive up ransoms for personal gain. Martino's shocking deceit involved selling out his clients' confidential negotiating positions to the very cybercriminals he was hired to thwart.
Ex-Con Ransomware Negotiator Sentenced for BlackCat Attacks
A former ransomware negotiator, Angelo Martino, has been sentenced to 70 months in prison for his role in a string of BlackCat ransomware attacks that targeted multiple victims between 2023 and 2025. Martino's guilty plea brings to justice a key player in the notorious ALPHV ransomware gang.
Interpol Crackdown on Cybercrime Yields 5,800 Arrests Worldwide
In a major global sting operation, authorities in Eswatini seized 240 electronic devices, foreign currency, and a stunning replica of a Brazilian police station - complete with fake uniforms and equipment - as part of Interpol's Operation First Light 2026, which has led to 5,800 arrests worldwide. This massive crackdown on cybercrime was made possible through collaboration between 97 countries and territories, with support from Europol, Aseanapol, and GGCPol.
Global Crackdown Nets 5,800 Arrests in Anti-Fraud Operation
In a massive global sting operation, authorities arrested 5,811 suspects and seized $293 million in illicit assets, dealing a significant blow to social engineering fraud and money laundering. The sweeping crackdown, dubbed Operation First Light 2026, spanned 97 countries and identified over 142,000 victims.
RedWing Malware Targets Android Users with Bank Fraud as a Service
A new, ready-to-use bank-fraud tool called RedWing is being rented on Telegram, allowing even novice criminals to hijack Android users' phones and steal their banking information. This malicious kit is sold as a complete package, complete with step-by-step guides and how-to videos, making it alarmingly easy for scammers to get started.
Scattered Spider Morphs into Decentralized Cybercrime Network
Meet Scattered Spider, a notorious cybercrime collective that's evolved into a decentralized network of independent clusters, sharing tactics and tools to wreak havoc online. This fresh analysis by Group-IB shatters the traditional view of a single, unified gang, revealing a more complex and dynamic threat.
Qilin Consolidates Lead in Ransomware Market
Qilin is tightening its grip on the ransomware market, emerging as a leading player after a recent wave of consolidation, with an estimated 16% share of the cybercriminal market. This surge in power is a result of its technically mature infrastructure and strategic positioning in the ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) market.
Google and FBI dismantle 2-million device NetNut botnet
In a major win for cybersecurity, Google and the FBI have joined forces to dismantle the massive NetNut botnet, a network of 2 million devices used by cybercriminals and espionage groups to hide their malicious activities. This significant disruption is the latest in a series of efforts to take down tools used to conceal online threats.
Google Disrupts Massive NetNut Residential Proxy Network
Google's Threat Intelligence Group has made a significant dent in the massive NetNut residential proxy network, estimated to comprise at least 2 million home devices worldwide, by partnering with the FBI, Lumen, and other allies to reduce its pool of usable devices by millions. This disruption targeted a network used by both cybercriminal and espionage groups.