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Qilin update: now officially confirmed.

Japan's National Police Agency and Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia say a 28-year-old Russian believed to be a leading Qilin member was detained in Japan in May and handed to Germany on Oct 2, despite no extradition treaty.

NRW investigators say they secretly infiltrated the group for months. Reul: Qilin extorted nearly 4,000 organizations since 2024, with over US$140M paid.

https://japancyberwatch.com/articles/qilin-ransomware-member-detained-japan-extradited-germany-2026

#ransomware #Qilin #Japan #cybercrime

SIDE QUEST UNLOCKED: "Verify recovery vendors before handing over funds." Confirm any third-party decryption service is legitimate before engaging them. This quest has no fast-travel option.

Reward: A Tarnished Hero's Cape, Soulbound, Non-Transferable, Already Sold To Someone Else.

https://osintsights.com/doj-charges-monstercloud-owner-with-defrauding-ransomware-victims?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#Ransomware #Cybercrime #DOJ #WireFraud #Cybersecurity #DoubleVictimized (2/2)

https://osintsights.com/feds-charge-ransomware-fixer-with-defrauding-clients?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#Ransomware #FraudScheme #Cybercrime #DepartmentOfJustice #WireFraud #CaughtRedHanded (3/3)

Suspect behind South Korea bank hacks may be 26-year-old in China

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/technology/suspect-south-korea-bank-hacks-chinese/

Tanium Security Operations relaunch adds AI threat hunting

https://fawkes.rocks/2026/10/08/tanium-security-operations-relaunch-adds-ai-threat-hunting/

AI streaming fraud: musician gets 18 months for $10M scam

https://fawkes.rocks/2026/10/08/ai-streaming-fraud-musician-gets-18-months-for-10m-scam/

Behind Twitch: Justin Kan and Emmett Shear #negativepid #digitalInvestigations #OSINT #cybersecurity #AI #tech #onlineInvestigations #robotics #cyberpsychology #cybercrime https://negativepid.blog/behind-twitch-justin-kan-and-emmett-shear/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica-Negative-PID-Blog

New, by me: ShinyHunters Extorted Boeing Spin-off Prior to Arrests

A teenager from Amman, Jordan suspected of leading the prolific data theft and extortion group ShinyHunters has been detained and is reportedly cooperating with the FBI to identify other members of the hacking gang. KrebsOnSecurity has learned that the suspect, who uses the hacker handle “Rey,” was detained as ShinyHunters was in the process of extorting a business unit recently divested by the global aerospace company Boeing, which manufactures the fleet of planes used by the employer of Rey’s father — Royal Jordanian Airlines.

https://krebsonsecurity.com/2026/10/shinyhunters-extorted-boeing-spin-off-prior-to-arrests/

#cybercrime #shinyhunters #arrests

Wie verändert sich Cyberkriminalität – und wie können wir uns darauf vorbereiten?
Bei „Re_thinking Cybercrime“ diskutierten gut 60 Forschende aus dem In- und Ausland und Bedarfsträger über erste Ergebnisse zu künftigen Formen, Mustern und Schäden durch Cyberkriminalität.
Im Fokus: Austausch zwischen Forschung und Praxis.
Mehr: https://t1p.de/zc1g9
#Cyberagentur #Cyberkriminalität #Cybersicherheit #Forschung #Cybercrime

Engineer sentenced for locking over 3,000 devices on employer network

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/engineer-sentenced-for-locking-thousands-of-devices-on-employer-network/

#cybercrime #cybersecurity #InsiderThreat

Thinking Ahead on Cybercrime: At “Re_thinking Cybercrime,” approximately 60 researchers and stakeholders discussed future forms, patterns, and damages caused by cybercrime—as well as the transfer of research into practice.
https://t1p.de/o8cur
#Cybercrime #Research #Cyberagentur
https://nachrichten.idw-online.de/2026/10/07/thinking-ahead-on-cybercrime

FortiBleed: FBI says 86,000+ Fortinet devices compromised

https://fawkes.rocks/2026/10/07/fortibleed-fbi-says-86000-fortinet-devices-compromised/

📊 The Cyber Attacks Statistics for September 2026 are now live!

🚨 182 incidents in 30 days
💰 Cyber Crime: 73.9% of motivations
🦠 Malware: top attack vector (27.8%)
🌐 Exploiting public-facing apps: top initial access (28.9%)
🏛️ Information & Communication: hardest-hit sector

Full report, with daily trend and map: https://www.hackmageddon.com/2026/10/06/september-2026-cyber-attacks-statistics/

Infographic: https://www.hackmageddon.com/2026/10/07/september-2026-cyber-attacks-statistics-infographic/

#CyberSecurity #ThreatIntel #InfoSec #CyberAttacks #Cybercrime

Organized cybercrime: access brokers and supply chain #negativepid #digitalInvestigations #OSINT #cybersecurity #AI #tech #onlineInvestigations #robotics #cyberpsychology #cybercrime https://negativepid.blog/organized-cybercrime-access-brokers-and-supply-chain/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica-Negative-PID-Blog

Ninja Forms flaw exploited to plant WordPress backdoors

https://fawkes.rocks/2026/10/07/ninja-forms-flaw-exploited-to-plant-wordpress-backdoors/

🔒 An engineer got sentenced for locking thousands of devices on his employer’s network—like a digital lockdown gone wrong.
Did someone really think turning off all the gadgets was a good idea? 🤔 #TechGoneWrong #CyberCrime https://gigcitygeek.com/639295

Falsche Trading-Plattformen und erfundene Krypto-Gewinne richten Milliardenschäden an. Kriminelle Callcenter nutzen sogar Ausweisdaten für Kredite. #Kryptowährung #Cybercrime https://winfuture.de/news,161779.html?utm_source=Mastodon&utm_medium=ManualStatus&utm_campaign=SocialMedia

The scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated. In this case, they’re already using a voice-activated system to create a legitimate and professional impression.
The call is then transferred to a call center, where they try to persuade the victim to install software that would allow them to take control of the victim’s computer or smartphone.

#Phishing #Cybercrime

The FBI removed a contractor from the assignment after a missed security patch left the bureau’s PeopleSoft jobs portal exposed. #ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the breach, while sources identified Accenture as the company managing the platform.

Listen/Read: https://hackread.com/fbi-removes-accenture-contractor-shinyhunters-data-breach/

#FBI #Accenture #DataBreach #CyberSecurity #Vulnerability #CyberCrime

Razzia gegen „Hater-Community“ nach Hetzjagd auf 44-Jährigen | heise online https://www.heise.de/news/Razzia-gegen-Hater-Community-nach-Hetzjagd-auf-44-Jaehrigen-11472008.html #CyberCrime #Cybermobbing #HateSpeech #Hassrede #Freikreuzzug #FKZ #SocialMedia

Lunex Stealer spread via ClickFix on 100+ Ukrainian sites

https://fawkes.rocks/2026/10/06/lunex-stealer-spread-via-clickfix-on-100-ukrainian-sites/

Women in cryptography: the architects of secrecy #negativepid #digitalInvestigations #OSINT #cybersecurity #AI #tech #onlineInvestigations #robotics #cyberpsychology #cybercrime https://negativepid.blog/women-in-cryptography-the-architects-of-secrecy/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica-Negative-PID-Blog

Fake ChatGPT, Gemini sites phish ad accounts and MFA codes

https://fawkes.rocks/2026/10/06/fake-chatgpt-gemini-sites-phish-ad-accounts-and-mfa-codes/

Osaka Metropolitan University hit by suspected ransomware

https://fawkes.rocks/2026/10/06/osaka-metropolitan-university-hit-by-suspected-ransomware/

OsazuwaAkonedo NewsChronicles ~ EFCC Raises Alarms Over Planned Protest To Take Up Arms Against Its Operatives ~ OsazuwaAkonedo

EFCC Raises Alarms Over Planned Protest To Take Up Arms Against Its Operatives ~ OsazuwaAkonedo #Cybercrime #Fraud #news #Nigeria #Ola #Olukoyede #Protest #EFCC Published: July 5th, 2024 Reshared: July 5, 2024 9:15 am Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has raised alarm over what it said to be a Become a supporter of this podcast: (…

https://osazuwaakonedo.news/osazuwaakonedo-newschronicles-efcc-raises-alarms-over-planned-protest-to-take-up-arms-against-its-operatives-osazuwaakonedo/

ShinyHunters FBI breach: missed PeopleSoft patch blamed

https://fawkes.rocks/2026/10/06/shinyhunters-fbi-breach-missed-peoplesoft-patch-blamed/

Darknet Diaries Deutsch: Auch Betrüger haben Lieder - Teil 2

Gestohlene Accounts, künstliche Streams und erfundene Künstler: Andrew Batey zeigt, wie organisierte Betrüger Musikplattformen nutzen, um Millionen zu waschen.

https://www.heise.de/news/Darknet-Diaries-Deutsch-Auch-Betrueger-haben-Lieder-Teil-2-11446638.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#Cybercrime #Darknet #DarknetDiaries #Journal #Musikstreaming #Podcast #news

ASOS app push alert claims Snowflake hack, shares drop

https://fawkes.rocks/2026/10/06/asos-app-push-alert-claims-snowflake-hack-shares-drop/

Asos app users sent 'hacked' message from online retailer
By Claire Campbell

"Engage with us, or we will leak it," Asos shoppers warned in an alarming message sent from online retailer's app.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-06/asos-app-users-sent-hacked-message/107236520

#CyberCrime #Shopping #RetailIndustry #ClaireCampbell

MALFEX npm malware campaign tops 40,000 downloads

https://fawkes.rocks/2026/10/06/malfex-npm-malware-campaign-tops-40000-downloads/

⚠️📢 The FBI has confirmed multiple arrests in its ShinyHunters investigation as authorities pursue suspects in several countries.

The group’s leak site remains online, but no new breach claims have appeared.

Listen/Read: https://hackread.com/fbi-confirms-arrests-shinyhunters-investigation/

#ShinyHunters #FBI #Cybercrime #DataBreach

UK Police Urge Passkey Adoption Amid 425% Surge in Hacking Profits

Hackers are raking in a whopping 425% more profits, with cybercrime linked to email and social media hacking hitting £6.3m in 2025/6 - and experts warn it's time to ditch passwords for good and switch to passkeys to protect yourself. The UK's Report Fraud service is sounding the alarm and launching a public campaign to help you…

https://osintsights.com/uk-police-urge-passkey-adoption-amid-425-surge-in-hacking-profits?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#PasskeyAdoption #AccountTakeover #Cybercrime #Uk #EmergingThreats

Insider attack: Engineer jailed for locking 3,000+ devices

https://fawkes.rocks/2026/10/06/insider-attack-engineer-jailed-for-locking-3000-devices/

Ransomware Affiliate Betrays Partners, Siphons Victim Funds

In a shocking betrayal, a rogue ransomware affiliate named Azazel secretly siphoned off victim funds and ran his own leak site, defying the standard rules of the ransomware-as-a-service partnership. This brazen move not only hurt his partners but also left victims vulnerable to further exploitation.

https://osintsights.com/ransomware-affiliate-betrays-partners-siphons-victim-funds?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#Ransomware #AffiliateBetrayal #Ransomwareasaservice #Russia #Cybercrime

HUMINT: the art of getting human intel #negativepid #digitalInvestigations #OSINT #cybersecurity #AI #tech #onlineInvestigations #robotics #cyberpsychology #cybercrime https://negativepid.blog/humint-the-art-of-getting-human-intel/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica-Negative-PID-Blog

يصدر اليوم على أمازون كتاب Fake Faces, Real Losses بالغلاف المقوّى وبالخط الكبير، والنسخة الورقية في 8 أكتوبر، ومتاح أيضاً على كيندل. الكتاب باللغة الإنجليزية. عمليات الاحتيال بانتحال الهوية أخطر على الآباء والأجداد. (AI-generated image)

اضغط على هذا الرابط للشراء من أمازون: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HLH7TYT1?tag=inkandecho02-20

@writingcommunity @poetry

#SocialMedia #Cybercrime #TrueCrime #Scams #PopCulture

Fake Faces, Real Losses sort aujourd'hui sur Amazon en format relié et en gros caractères, broché le 8 octobre, aussi sur Kindle. Le livre est en anglais. Les arnaques par usurpation d'identité visent surtout les parents et grands-parents. (AI-generated image)

Cliquez sur ce lien pour l'acheter sur Amazon : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HLH7TYT1?tag=inkandecho02-20

@writingcommunity @poetry

#SocialMedia #Cybercrime #TrueCrime #Scams #PopCulture

Fake Faces, Real Losses sale hoy en Amazon en tapa dura y letra grande, la tapa blanda el 8 de octubre y también en Kindle. El libro está en inglés. Las estafas de suplantación son muy comunes en redes sociales y afectan sobre todo a padres, abuelos y familiares viudos. (AI-generated image)

Haz clic en este enlace para comprarlo en Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HLH7TYT1?tag=inkandecho02-20

@writingcommunity @poetry

#SocialMedia #Cybercrime #TrueCrime #Scams #PopCulture

Fake Faces, Real Losses is out today in hardcover, large print, and Kindle. The paperback follows on October 8. Online impostor scams are rampant on social media. If you have parents, grandparents, or widowed family members, they need this most. (AI-generated image)

Click this link to buy on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HLH7TYT1?tag=inkandecho02-20

@writingcommunity @poetry

#SocialMedia #Cybercrime #TrueCrime #Scams #PopCulture

One Click, Money Gone: Albania Battles Spike in Cyber Fraud

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://balkaninsight.com/2026/10/06/one-click-money-gone-albania-battles-spike-in-cyber-fraud/bi/

SOCMINT fundamentals for solid investigations #negativepid #digitalInvestigations #OSINT #cybersecurity #AI #tech #onlineInvestigations #robotics #cyberpsychology #cybercrime https://negativepid.blog/socmint-fundamentals-for-solid-investigations/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica-Negative-PID-Blog

Also dem Teenager würde ich ein Jobangebot machen 😬

Ransomwaregruppe #Killsec ausgehoben: Teenager als Hauptverdächtiger | Security https://www.heise.de/news/Ransomwaregruppe-Killsec-ausgehoben-Teenager-als-Hauptverdaechtiger-11473281.html #Killswitch #OperationKillswitch #Ransomware #Malware #CyberCrime

Monitor law enforcement announcements regarding Qilin operations and indictments for further personnel changes at the organization.

Reward: You've received the Osaka Layover Debuff. It is permanent.

https://japancyberwatch.com/articles/qilin-ransomware-member-detained-japan-extradited-germany-2026

#Ransomware #Qilin #Cybercrime #Extradition #Japan #JusticeServed (3/3)

Quantum for developers #negativepid #digitalInvestigations #OSINT #cybersecurity #AI #tech #onlineInvestigations #robotics #cyberpsychology #cybercrime https://negativepid.blog/quantum-for-developers/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica-Negative-PID-Blog

wie gut ist das zusammengefasst.

das Problem mit den Agenten, Reward Hacking und Agenten, die ausbrechen und andere Unternehmen hacken

Absolute verständlich gemacht

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujkD4SxPKOI

#ai #aiagents #aihacks #cybersecurity #cybercrime #cyberangriff #Openai #gemini #kurzgesagt #kurzgesagt_inanutshell

#ShinyHunters hacker reportedly detained in #Jordan, aiding #FBI

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/shinyhunters-hacker-reportedly-detained-in-jordan-aiding-fbi/

#cybercrime #ransomware

FBI Arrests Multiple Suspects Linked to ShinyHunters Hack

The FBI has scored a major win in the fight against cybercrime, arresting multiple suspects linked to the notorious ShinyHunters hack, and vowing to leave no stone unturned in bringing all responsible individuals to justice. The operation is ongoing, with the bureau working closely with law enforcement partners to crack down on the group.

https://osintsights.com/fbi-arrests-multiple-suspects-linked-to-shinyhunters-hack?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#Shinyhunters #EmergingThreats #Cybercrime #Fbi #Arrests

Via #LLRX @psuPete Recommends - Five highlights from this week: https://www.llrx.com/2026/10/pete-recommends-weekly-highlights-on-cyber-security-issues-october-3-2026/ Top# AI companies probing tens of thousands of #security incidents; How to Beat #Surveillance #Pricing Before It Bleeds You Dry; Old-School #CreditCard #Scams Are Far From Dead; #QRcode scams are rising: Here’s what to check before you scan; Embarrassing Breach at #FBI Fuels Fears of Harm to Its #Employees. #privacy #erecords #flock #AI #artificialintelligence #cybercrime #cybersecurity #ecommerce #shopping

ATB cyberattack: DataSuckers demand $400,000 ransom

https://fawkes.rocks/2026/10/05/atb-cyberattack-datasuckers-demand-400000-ransom/