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Hunters International ransomware gang shuts down and offers free decryption keys to all victims
- Hunters International ransomware gang has announced its shutdown, citing unspecified 'recent developments' and acknowledging its impact.
- The group is offering free decryption software to all companies impacted by their ransomware as a gesture of goodwill.
- There is speculation that Hunters International may rebrand itself into a new group called World Leaks to avoid law enforcement tracking.
- The group emerged after the Hive gang's infrastructure was seized, with Hunters International suspected to be a rebrand of the Hive ransomware gang.
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Why The Health Care Industry Is One Of The Biggest Cybercrime Targets
- Health care institutions are top cybercrime targets due to valuable information and weak security.
- In 2023, 725 large data breaches occurred, compromising over 133 million records.
- Hackers target health sector due to high stakes, valuable data, and delayed detection.
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Security Affairs newsletter Round 531 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION
- North Korea-linked threat actors spread macOS NimDoor malware via fake Zoom updates.
- Google fined $314M for misusing idle Android users’ data.
- Cybercriminals target Brazil in a data breach affecting 248,725 people.
- Denmark introduces new copyright law to protect against deepfakes.
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The Future of Cybersecurity: AI-Powered Detection of Malware and Phishing
- Malware and phishing are major cyber threats targeting individuals and organizations, aiming to steal data or manipulate users into revealing sensitive information.
- Attackers are using advanced techniques like polymorphic malware and social engineering, challenging traditional detection systems.
- AI, particularly when using machine learning and NLP, enhances cybersecurity by quickly analyzing data for anomalies, detecting phishing links, and learning from new threats.
- While AI presents significant advantages in detecting and responding to cyber threats, integrating it with human expertise and robust security policies will be crucial for staying ahead in cybersecurity.
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The Rise of AI-Generated Phishing Websites: How Hackers Are Weaponizing Generative Tools
- Phishing attacks have evolved with the use of generative AI tools to create fake websites and URLs quickly and at scale.
- AI-powered phishing sites hosted on legitimate infrastructure make traditional detection challenging for defenders.
- Real-world impacts include cloned credential sites, deepfake-enhanced attacks, and homograph domain spoofing.
- AI amplifies the phishing threat by enabling fast and personalized attacks, emphasizing the need for proactive defense measures.
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Over 40 Fake Crypto Wallet Extensions on Firefox, Are Your Funds at Risk?
- A cybersecurity firm, Koi Security, uncovered over 40 fake Firefox browser extensions designed to steal crypto wallet credentials.
- These malicious extensions impersonated popular crypto wallet tools like MetaMask, Coinbase, Trust Wallet, and others, allowing attackers to access sensitive information.
- The campaign, active since April 2025, is sophisticated and long-lasting, with extensions uploaded as recently as last week, posing a significant threat to users' assets and data.
- The report suggests that users stick to official wallet recommendations, verify developer information on add-on pages, and be cautious when granting permissions to browser extensions.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Digital Forensics: Elevating Cybercrime Investigations
- Digital forensics plays a crucial role in investigating cybercrimes like hacking and data breaches.
- AI automation enhances data processing, threat detection, and accuracy in forensic analyses.
- Key technologies include ML, NLP, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, and Behavioral Analytics.
- AI aids in cybercrime tracing, e-discovery, mobile forensics, dark web monitoring, and data breach analysis.
- Advantages of AI in digital forensics include speed, scalability, accuracy, and real-time analysis capabilities.
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Ransomware gang Hunters International says it’s shutting down
- Ransomware gang Hunters International announced on its dark web page that it is shutting down without specifying reasons.
- The hackers are offering free decryption keys to all companies impacted by their ransomware to help recover encrypted data.
- Hunters International has had various victims, including a U.S. cancer center and the U.S. Marshals Service, despite the agency denying being hacked.
- There were indications as early as April that the group might transition to a new entity called World Leaks, using different ransomware software and hosting a new site.
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Europol shuts down Archetyp Market, longest-running dark web drug marketplace
- Europol, in collaboration with German authorities, has shut down Archetyp Market, the longest-running dark web drug marketplace.
- The operation spanned six countries and resulted in the arrest of the market's administrator in Spain, along with targeted actions against top vendors in Sweden.
- Archetyp Market operated for over five years, attracting over 600,000 users globally and facilitating drug transactions totaling at least EUR 250 million.
- The takedown was part of a significant international effort involving around 300 officers and led to the seizure of assets worth €7.8 million, delivering a blow to anonymous drug trafficking on the dark web.
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Kelly Benefits data breach has impacted 550,000 people, and the situation continues to worsen as the investigation progresses
- A data breach at Kelly Benefits has impacted 550,000 people, with the number of affected individuals growing as the investigation continues.
- Benefits and payroll solutions firm Kelly Benefits confirmed the breach, revealing that more individuals were affected than originally believed.
- The breach, which occurred in December 2024, exposed sensitive personal data like names, SSNs, medical, and financial data.
- The latest update from the company disclosed that over 553,660 individuals were impacted, and affected individuals are being offered free credit monitoring and identity protection services.
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Qantas Confirms Customer Data Stolen By Hackers
- Australian airline Qantas experienced a cyber-attack compromising customer data of about 6 million individuals.
- The breach affected a third-party platform used by Qantas' customer contact centre, including customer names, email addresses, and phone numbers.
- No payment card details or login credentials were compromised in the attack, and Qantas has taken steps to secure its systems.
- The incident possibly linked to the hacking group Scattered Spider, known for targeting various sectors including airlines, using social-engineering methods for gaining unauthorized access.
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U.S. Sanctions Russia’s Aeza Group for aiding crooks with bulletproof hosting
- The U.S. Treasury sanctions Russia's Aeza Group and affiliates for aiding cybercriminals through bulletproof hosting services.
- Bulletproof hosting services allow cybercriminals to host malicious content and evade shutdown attempts by authorities.
- The sanctions target Aeza Group subsidiaries and key figures involved in managing cybercrime-supporting infrastructure.
- The U.S., UK, and Australia recently sanctioned another Russian bulletproof hosting provider, Zservers/XHost, for supporting ransomware operations.
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Cofense uncovers dramatic rise in phishing attacks using Spain’s .es domains
- Cofense reports a significant increase in malicious activities using Spain’s .es top-level domain for phishing attacks, with a 19-fold surge from Q4 2024 to Q1 2025.
- Threat actors are utilizing .es domains to host second-stage phishing pages, primarily impersonating Microsoft services like Outlook alongside other companies like Adobe, Google, and Docusign.
- About 99% of the identified malicious .es domains are hosted on Cloudflare's infrastructure, potentially raising concerns about the ease of deploying malicious content using modern tools.
- Cofense advises organizations to enhance their detection strategies, focusing on subdomain monitoring and brand spoofing detection, as domain abuse patterns serve as early warning signs for evolving threat activities.
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TechCrunch
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Qantas hack results in theft of 6 million passengers’ personal data
- Qantas airline reported a data breach on June 30, exposing six million passengers' personal information.
- The breach occurred when a cybercriminal targeted one of Qantas' call centers, stealing names, emails, phone numbers, dates of birth, and frequent flyer numbers.
- This incident follows a series of airline hacks, with Scattered Spider group allegedly involved. WestJet and Hawaiian Airlines were also recently targeted.
- Mandiant advised airlines to be wary of social engineering attacks, though it's unclear if the Qantas hack is linked to Scattered Spider.
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TechDigest
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Amazon Prime Day Warning: over 120,000 scam sites target bargain hunters
- With Amazon Prime Day approaching on July 8, shoppers need to beware of over 120,000 scam sites impersonating Amazon.
- Cybercriminals are taking advantage of the extended four-day sales event to launch phishing attacks, distribute malware, and sell fake goods.
- NordVPN reports a surge in malicious websites targeting consumers, highlighting the importance of caution when clicking on deals or sharing personal information.
- Experts recommend shopping directly on Amazon's official website, verifying secure URLs, and avoiding deals that seem too good to be true to prevent falling victim to online scams.
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