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Entire BreachForums database leaked online in major slam for online criminals

By Sead Fadilpašić published

BreachForums leak includes crypto wallets and private messages, allegedly leaked to help criminals improve their opsec.

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US government agency warns scammers are spoofing it — so make sure you don’t pick up this call

By Sead Fadilpašić published

No, CISA is not calling you on the phone - it's a scammer that's after your money.

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FBI urges LockBit ransomware victims to reach out after securing thousands of decryption keys

By Sead Fadilpašić published

FBI declares Operation Cronos a success as the FBI obtains 7,000 decryption keys.

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FBI warns about working from home scam that actually just drains your money

By Sead Fadilpašić published

If you get approached by an employer asking for a crypto payment - know it's a scam, FBI warns.

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BreachForums is back — just weeks after FBI reportedly took down cybercrime website, it reappears

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Even the FBI couldn't keep the infamous BreachForums offline for long.

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FBI takes control of notorious BreachForums cybercrime website

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Domains have since been recovered but BreachForums admin seems to have been arrested.

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FBI and CISA tell devs to crack down on security issues before releasing

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Despite it being well-documented, path traversal remains a major pain point, two agencies said in a security alert.

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The FBI and CISA want to lead a major crackdown on SQL vulnerabilities

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Software developers urged to change their approach to coding and make their products secure by design.

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US accuses China of 14-year global cyber hacking conspiracy that affected millions of Americans

By Benedict Collins published

China-backed groups have undertaken a 14-year cyber campaign, with government officials in the crosshair.

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FBI says crypto scams cost more money than ransomware

By Sead Fadilpašić published

More than $4bn stolen in 2023 as romance scams become a major issue.

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