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New Telegram Policy Changes Spark Talks from Threat Actors of a Platform Exodus

In the wake of Telegram founder Pavel Durov’s arrest, Telegram announced on September 23 that it will now ...

Illicit Communities

Disrupting Russian Cybercrime: WWH-Club Admins Arrested

In this blog, we explore the WWH-Club arrests, its impact on the cybercrime ecosystem and how organizations can ...

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The Emergence of Ransomed: An Uncertain Cyber Threat in the Making

The legitimacy and impact of Ransomed remains to be seen, but their innovation to coerce victims into paying has ...

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Killnet: Inside the World’s Most Prominent Pro-Kremlin Hacktivist Collective

Well-known pro-Kremlin hactivist group Killnet has been noted for its level of activity and ambition, especially ...

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Killnet Ostracizes Leader of Anonymous Russia, Adding New Chapter to Pro-Kremlin Hacktivist Drama

The apparent head of Anonymous Russia, an 18-year-old Belarusian citizen, was recently arrested by local ...

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Popular Illicit Shop Genesis Market Seized by Law Enforcement

On April 4, 2023, the FBI, alongside multiple international partners, reportedly seized domains associated with ...

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The (Possible) Return of 2easy and What It Means for the Fraud Ecosystem

After an unexplained disappearance earlier this year, the 2easy darknet market has hinted at a return. What does ...

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Another One Bites the Dust: The (Apparent) End of Breach Forums

The cycle of fraud venue shutdowns continued on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, when Breach Forums administrator Conor ...

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Private Malware for Sale: A Closer Look at AresLoader

In December 2022, a private loader named AresLoader was advertised for sale on the top-tier Russian-language ...

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Give Me Libre or Give Me Dread: The Fleeting Promise of Centralized Illicit Communities

In this blog, we examine the emergence of Libre, its promise as a centralized illicit community in the lineage of ...

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WT1SHOP: Authorities Seize Online Marketplace Selling Stolen Login Credentials and Other PII

The United States Department of Justice released a notice on Tuesday detailing the seizure of an online ...

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Release the Kraken: The Battle for the Russian Language Darknet

Hydra Market was shuttered by German and US law enforcement on April 5, 2022, leading to a competition for market ...