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Finnish Customs dismantle dark web marketplace Sipulitie
Unified Communications

Finnish Customs dismantle dark web marketplace Sipulitie

Finnish Customs, alongside international law enforcement, has dismantled the Sipulitie dark web marketplace notorious for narcotics sales, marking a significant victory.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024

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F5 Labs report reveals 112% rise in DDoS attacks for 2023
Europol

F5 Labs report reveals 112% rise in DDoS attacks for 2023

F5 Labs' 2024 report unveils a 112% surge in DDoS attacks from 2022 to 2023, with telecom firms hit hardest, seeing a 655% rise in incidents.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
LockBit ransomware gang dismantled by global task force
EduTech

LockBit ransomware gang dismantled by global task force

The notorious LockBit ransomware gang, linked to over £120m in extortion and impacting 2000+ victims globally, has been dismantled by an international task force led by the UK and US.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
ESET's threat intelligence data feeds enhance Microsoft Sentinel's security capabilities
Security Information and Event Management

ESET's threat intelligence data feeds enhance Microsoft Sentinel's security capabilities

ESET, a global cybersecurity firm, boosts Microsoft Sentinel's security abilities by integrating its six threat intelligence data feeds.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2023
Utimaco launches u.trust LAN Crypt Cloud to boost data protection
Encryption

Utimaco launches u.trust LAN Crypt Cloud to boost data protection

Utimaco introduces u.trust LAN Crypt Cloud, an innovative solution enhancing data protection against unauthorised access and cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2023
Europol, FBI, Bitdefender team up on ransomware decryptor
Malware

Europol, FBI, Bitdefender team up on ransomware decryptor

The decryptor neutralises the latest versions of GandCrab – the most prolific families of file-encrypting malware to date.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2019
It's 'lights out' for two more dark web marketplaces
Cybersecurity

It's 'lights out' for two more dark web marketplaces

Don't be fooled if you see talk that Wall Street Market has been taken down – because it's most likely not what you think.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 6th May 2019
Europol makes 61 arrests & nets €6.2 million in dark web crackdown
Cybersecurity

Europol makes 61 arrests & nets €6.2 million in dark web crackdown

Europol's international operation against dark web crime sees 61 arrests, seizes EUR €6.2 million, and closes 50 accounts; drugs and firearms also confiscated.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2019
Europol cracks down on counterfeit sites; arrests 12 people
Marketing Technologies

Europol cracks down on counterfeit sites; arrests 12 people

Europol and law enforcement authorities from 26 countries have dismantled an online counterfeit goods ring and arrested 12 people.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Nov 2018
Operation Warenagent arrests 15 online fraudsters across Europe
Email Security

Operation Warenagent arrests 15 online fraudsters across Europe

The scam network is thought to be responsible for more than 35,000 cases of fraud and has caused more than EUR 18 million in damage.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
French national behind UK data breach caught in Thailand
Breach Prevention

French national behind UK data breach caught in Thailand

Europol has revealed details surrounding the arrest of a 25-year-old coder who allegedly helped to extort a British organisation.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Jun 2018
BT and Europol join forces to stem 'global cybercrime epidemic'
Security Operations Centres

BT and Europol join forces to stem 'global cybercrime epidemic'

It's clear cybercrime is increasingly becoming a global issue with organisations around the world realising power lies in collaboration.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 17th May 2018
'World's biggest' DDoS market BUSTED, but experts remain cynical
Cybersecurity

'World's biggest' DDoS market BUSTED, but experts remain cynical

Europol has announced another major takedown that is a triumph for the 'good guys', but experts say it only shows how easy it is for cybercriminals.

By Ashton Young • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Apr 2018
Global cybercrime lord busted, but expert says just a drop in the ocean
Malware

Global cybercrime lord busted, but expert says just a drop in the ocean

Cybereason's senior director says the arrest of the Carbanak gangleader will just look like a 'rounding error' for overall cybercrime profits.

By Ashton Young • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Mar 2018
Mastermind of EUR 1 BILLION global cybercrime gang arrested
Malware

Mastermind of EUR 1 BILLION global cybercrime gang arrested

Europol has arrested the suspected leader of the Carbanak gang with the cooperation of law enforcement around the world, but experts remain sceptical.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Mar 2018

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Microsoft & Fortra's joint fight against Cobalt Strike abuse
Malware

Microsoft & Fortra's joint fight against Cobalt Strike abuse

Microsoft, Fortra, and Health ISAC unite against cybercrime, significantly reducing Cobalt Strike misuse by 80% through international cooperation and proactive strategies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Thales & Eyedea team up to enhance AI software security
Data Protection

Thales & Eyedea team up to enhance AI software security

Thales has partnered with Eyedea to enhance the security of AI software, leveraging the Thales Sentinel platform for robust protection of intellectual property.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025