cybercrime
OnlyFans Models Are Accidentally Making Hacked Government Websites Disappear
Adult content creators are inadvertently causing hacked government and university websites to disappear from search results. This occurs when creators issue copyright takedown requests, often under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), to remove pirated content from search engines. Scammers have been exploiting insecure government and educational domains to host malicious pages, using the names of adult creators to lure victims. Consequently, DMCA requests aimed at protecting creators' content are leading to the removal of these compromised, but legitimate, government and educational web pages from search results.
Accenture confirms breach after hacker offers stolen data for sale
Accenture has verified a data breach following claims by a threat actor who offered stolen information for sale. The compromised data reportedly includes 35 GB of source code and other sensitive material.
Court Filing Reveals Windows Device ID Helped FBI Trace Alleged Scattered Spider Hacker
A court filing revealed that a persistent Windows device ID helped the FBI trace an alleged Scattered Spider hacker. The identifier linked the suspect to a break-in at a luxury jewelry retailer.
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.
UAT-7810 continues building ORB networks using new malware
The threat actor UAT-7810 is reportedly developing new custom malware. This malware is being utilized to establish ORB networks, indicating an evolution in their tools and ongoing malicious operations.
Fake shops target shoppers across Europe with fake Samsung deals, counterfeit goods and World Cup scams
Cybercriminals are orchestrating sophisticated, multinational fake online shop operations across Europe, impersonating major brands like Samsung, Nike, and Amazon. These scams leverage social media, WhatsApp, and email to trick consumers into purchasing counterfeit goods, sharing personal information, or falling victim to World Cup-themed promotions. The operations are highly organized, utilizing rotating domains, misleading redirects, and localized content to evade detection and maximize reach.