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A crime ring compromised Italian state databases reselling stolen info

Security Affairs

The charges being pursued by investigators include criminal conspiracy for unauthorized access to computer systems, illegal interception, falsification of electronic communications, disclosure of confidential information, aiding and abetting, and extortion. ” reads a statement from a lawyer for Del Vecchio.

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UK Sets Up Fake Booter Sites To Muddy DDoS Market

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The NCA says hiring or launching attacks designed to knock websites or users offline is punishable in the UK under the Computer Misuse Act 1990. men with computer crimes related to their alleged ownership of popular DDoS-for-hire services. ” the NCA announcement continues. According to U.S.

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Citizen of Croatia charged with running the Monopoly Market drug marketplace

Security Affairs

Milomir Desnica, a citizen of Croatia and Serbia, has been charged with running the Monopoly Market drug darknet marketplace. Milomir Desnica (33), a citizen of Croatia and Serbia, has been extradited from Austria to the United States to face charges of running the darknet drug marketplace Monopoly Market. ” concludes DoJ.

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U.S. and Australian police arrested Firebird RAT author and operator

Security Affairs

The Australian man faces twelve counts of computer offenses. The RAT allowed customers to access and control their victims’ computers remotely, its author advertised its stealing capabilities. Last week, the FBI arrested Edmond Chakhmakhchyan, 24, of Van Nuys, on charges of marketing and selling the RAT.

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Snatch ransomware gang claims the hack of the food giant Kraft Heinz

Security Affairs

In a statement shared with media [ 1 ] [ 2 ], [ 3 ] the company said that it investigating a cyberattack on a decommissioned marketing website. HENSOLDT is a company specializing in military and defense electronics. “Our internal systems are operating normally, and we currently see no evidence of a broader attack.”

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OP KAERB: Europol dismantled phishing scheme targeting mobile users

Security Affairs

The police performed 28 searches and seized 921 electronic devices, including mobile phones, vehicles and weapons. “The computer platform they used is estimated to have unlocked 1,300,000 stolen high-end telephone devices.” ” reported the Spanish police. ” reported the Spanish police.

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Authorities arrest 3 Indonesian hackers behind many Magecart attacks

Security Affairs

The three hackers were arrested in December in Jakarta and Yogyakarta and charged with data theft, fraud, and unauthorized access to computer systems. According to the authorities, the suspects used stolen credit cards to buy electronic goods and other luxury items, and then resell on local e-commerce websites in Indonesia.