Law enforcement authorities have announced the takedown of an international criminal network that leveraged a phishing platform to unlock stolen or lost mobile phones. The phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform, called iServer, is estimated to have claimed more than 483,000 victims globally, led by Chile (77,000), Colombia (70,000), Ecuador (42,000), Peru (41,500), Spain … [Read more...] about Europol Shuts Down Major Phishing Scheme Targeting Mobile Phone Credentials
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Smartwatch Maker Garmin Shuts Down Services After Ransomware Attack
Garmin, the maker of fitness trackers, smartwatches and GPS-based wearable devices, is currently dealing with a massive worldwide service interruption after getting hit by a targeted ransomware attack, an employee of the company told The Hacker News on condition of anonymity.The company's website and the Twitter account say, "We are currently experiencing an outage that affects … [Read more...] about Smartwatch Maker Garmin Shuts Down Services After Ransomware Attack
European Central Bank Shuts Down ‘BIRD Portal’ After Getting Hacked
The European Central Bank (ECB) confirmed Thursday that it had been hit by a cyberattack that involved attackers injecting malware into one of its websites and potentially stealing contact information of its newsletter subscribers.Headquartered in Germany, the European Central Bank (ECB) is the central bank of the 19 European Union countries which have adopted the euro and is … [Read more...] about European Central Bank Shuts Down ‘BIRD Portal’ After Getting Hacked
Baltimore City Shuts Down Most of Its Servers After Ransomware Attack
For the second time in just over a year, the city of Baltimore has been hit by a ransomware attack, affecting its computer network and forcing officials to shut down a majority of its computer servers as a precaution.Ransomware works by encryption files and locking them up so users can't access them. The attackers then demand a ransom amount, typically in Bitcoin digital … [Read more...] about Baltimore City Shuts Down Most of Its Servers After Ransomware Attack
Europol Shuts Down Two Major Illegal ‘Dark Web’ Trading Platforms
Europol announced the shut down of two prolific dark web marketplaces—Wall Street Market and Silkkitie (also known as Valhalla)—in simultaneous global operations against underground websites for trading drugs, stolen credit card numbers, malicious software, and other illegal goods.Police in western Germany has also arrested three men who were allegedly running Wall Street … [Read more...] about Europol Shuts Down Two Major Illegal ‘Dark Web’ Trading Platforms