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Australian Police Arrest Alleged TeamPCP Cybercrime Masterminds
Australian Federal Police, with assistance from the FBI, have arrested two men suspected of leading the cybercrime group TeamPCP. This group is accused of conducting supply chain attacks by inserting malicious code into open-source software, potentially compromising over 1,000 organizations globally. The attacks led to the theft of hundreds of thousands of credentials and exfiltration of significant data, with estimated global remediation costs in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
Spain arrests suspected hacker linked to Russian hacktivist campaign
Spanish police, with assistance from the FBI, have arrested an individual suspected of supporting the pro-Russian hacktivist group Cyber Army of Russia Reborn. The arrest, which occurred in March but was announced recently, is part of a broader international effort to combat cybercrime. The suspect allegedly provided logistical support to another hacker and participated in activities aimed at spreading pro-Russian narratives.
Spain arrests suspected member of pro-Russian hacktivist groups
Spanish authorities have arrested an individual suspected of active membership in pro-Russian hacktivist groups, reportedly including CyberArmy of Russia Reborn and Z-Pentest.
Two arrested over credit card phishing – as the Netherlands is named Europe’s worst for payment fraud
Two individuals were arrested over a phishing operation that harvested credit card details. The arrests come as the Netherlands is named the worst country in Europe for payment fraud.