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Brazilian DDoS Firm Exposes Own Security Breach
A Brazilian firm's bold admission about notifying major internet providers of massive DDoS attacks against small ISPs took an unexpected turn when evidence revealed a shocking security breach of its own. The company's CEO, Erick Nascimento, revealed that an intrusion in January 2026 compromised key servers and his personal security codes.
Kimwolf Botmaster Dort Exclusive Troubling Reveal
When researchers responsibly disclosed the flaw that seeded Kimwolf, the alleged operator Dort retaliated with DDoS, doxing and a false SWAT call—turning a technical disclosure into a personal crisis. It’s a gripping look at what happens when the defenders become the targets.
KrebsOnSecurity.com: Exclusive Look at 16 Stunning Years
For 16 years KrebsOnSecurity has pulled back the curtain on the criminal plumbing—bulletproof hosts, access brokers and resilient intermediaries—showing why targeting those enablers, not just the flashy attacks, is the real path to stopping cybercrime.
KrebsOnSecurity.com: Exclusive Best Moments From 16 Years
Think a domain seizure ends the story? On its 16th anniversary, KrebsOnSecurity shows takedowns are just windows of opportunity — exposing the backups, mirror sites and credential mega-collections that let cybercrime regroup, and pushing for the sustained, intelligence-driven work that follows.
Meet Rey: Exclusive Profile of Controversial Admin
Meet Rey—the pseudonymous face of Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters—who unexpectedly lifted his veil after KrebsOnSecurity traced him to his father and secured an interview. That admission could shatter the groups anonymity and change the game for investigators, rivals and recruits.
Rapper Bot Exposed: Stunning, Risky DDoS Service
A 22-year-old Oregon man was charged in a sprawling “Rapper Bot” DDoS-for-hire scheme that prosecutors say helped knock Twitter/X offline, exposing how botnets have become a commercialized, high-impact crime. The case spotlights the everyday device vulnerabilities fueling these attacks—and why stronger security and enforcement can’t wait.