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US DoJ charges five alleged members of the Scattered Spider cybercrime gang

Security Affairs

Justice Department charged five suspects linked to the Scattered Spider cybercrime gang with wire fraud conspiracy. Justice Department charged five alleged members of the cybercrime gang Scattered Spider (also known as UNC3944 , 0ktapus ) with conspiracy to commit wire fraud. ” reads the press release published by DoJ.

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Feds Charge Five Men in ‘Scattered Spider’ Roundup

Krebs on Security

That Joeleoli moniker registered on the cybercrime forum OGusers in 2018 with the email address joelebruh@gmail.com , which also was used to register accounts at several websites for a Joel Evans from North Carolina. Click to enlarge. police as part of an FBI investigation into the MGM hack.

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Healthcare Now Third-Most Targeted Industry for Ransomware

SecureWorld News

Ransomware attacks on healthcare organizations have sharply increased in 2024, as shown by recent research from Safety Detectives. Compared to 2023, healthcare providers are facing a higher frequency of ransomware incidents, impacting their ability to deliver essential services and protect sensitive patient data.

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Alleged ‘Scattered Spider’ Member Extradited to U.S.

Krebs on Security

A 23-year-old Scottish man thought to be a member of the prolific Scattered Spider cybercrime group was extradited last week from Spain to the United States, where he is facing charges of wire fraud, conspiracy and identity theft. Tyler Buchanan, being escorted by Spanish police at the airport in Palma de Mallorca in June 2024.

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U.S. Justice Department Cracks Down on Scattered Spider Phishing Ring

SecureWorld News

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has unsealed charges against five individuals accused of orchestrating sophisticated phishing campaigns tied to the notorious Scattered Spider cybercrime group. This case highlights the critical role of employee awareness and robust cybersecurity measures.

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July 2024 ransomware attack on the City of Columbus impacted 500,000 people

Security Affairs

The July 2024 ransomware attack that hit the City of Columbus, Ohio, exposed the personal and financial data of 500,000 individuals. On July 29, 2024, the City published an update on the City’s website and confirmed that the City of Columbus suffered a ransomware attack. The gang claimed they had stolen databases containing 6.5

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FBI warns of malicious free online document converters spreading malware

Security Affairs

“In this scenario, criminals use free online document converter tools to load malware onto victims computers, leading to incidents such as ransomware.” ” Victims often realize too late that malware has infected their devices, leading to ransomware or identity theft. ” reads the alert.

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