Two US nationals were arrested in a new law enforcement operation targeting fraudulent North Korean IT worker schemes. The suspects, Michael James Bostelle of Pennsylvania and Juan Cecilio Pena Carrillo of Texas, allegedly helped North Korean IT workers (ITWs) illegally… Read More "US Arrests Two in Crackdown on North Korean IT Worker Laptop Farms"
Ransomware Response Expert Arrested in ShinyHunters FBI Hack Probe
A Canada-based cybersecurity expert was arrested last week in the United States on suspicion of being involved in ShinyHunters attacks, including the recent hacking of FBI systems. FBI director Kash Patel announced on Friday that agents had arrested another suspected… Read More "Ransomware Response Expert Arrested in ShinyHunters FBI Hack Probe"
FBI Arrests ‘Most Wanted’ Developer of Ploutus ATM Malware
A Venezuelan national believed to be a leader of Tren de Aragua (TdA)’s ATM jackpotting activities and the developer of the infamous Ploutus ATM malware has been arrested. According to the US, TdA is a violent transnational criminal organization that… Read More "FBI Arrests ‘Most Wanted’ Developer of Ploutus ATM Malware"
Alleged ShinyHunters Leader Arrested in Jordan
An individual believed to be the leader of the extortion group ShinyHunters was reportedly arrested in Jordan and is cooperating with the FBI. The suspect, Saif al-Din Khader, known as Rey, a teenage cybercriminal from Amman, is helping the FBI… Read More "Alleged ShinyHunters Leader Arrested in Jordan"