January 30, 2019

It’s mop-up time for WebStresser DDoS-for-hire users

Cops from 14 countries are seeking to inflict a bit of distributed denial-of-freedom to whoever's behind 6 million around-the-globe attacks.

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January 25, 2019

Cops catch $15m crypto-crook

A man has been arrested a year after stealing €10m ($15m) of the IoT-focused cryptocurrency IOTA using bogus software that tricked users.

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December 11, 2018

Dark web goldmine busted by Europol

What’s the safest way to buy counterfeit banknotes? Not on the dark web market, as 235 people have just discovered to their cost.

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July 18, 2018

21-year-old spy tool developer faces prison

Luminosity RAT sold for as little as $39.99 and could spy, steal passwords, mine cryptocurrency, and launch DDoSes.

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April 26, 2018

Access denied! World’s largest denial of service site busted

The site's down and at least four of its admins have been arrested

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March 27, 2018

Cobalt/Carbanak bank malware gang’s alleged leader arrested

The hackers have made ATMs across Europe spit out cash upon command.

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July 15, 2016

What *is* that creature I see before me? [Chet Chat Podcast 246]

Here's our latest security podcast...enjoy!

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July 11, 2016

Big “carding gang” bust announced by Europol: 105 arrests across 15 countries

15 countries, 105 people, a pile of duty free shops, a stack of cloned cards...and €5 million in glitzy goods

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December 02, 2015

37,000 websites selling counterfeit goods taken down in global effort

More than 37,000 websites, which were apparently selling counterfeit goods, have been closed down in an effort by global law enforcement.

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