#cybercrime


Owner of Empire cybercrime market gets 40 years in prison

Oct 9, 2026 // 00:58

The co-creator of Empire Market, one of the largest dark web marketplaces before its shutdown, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for facilitating […]

Suspected Black Axe gang leaders face cybercrime charges in the US

Sep 15, 2026 // 12:56

Five alleged leaders of the Black Axe cybercrime syndicate, known for its involvement in global-scale cyber-enabled financial fraud, have been extradited to the United States […]

Police arrests dozens of suspects in global cybercrime crackdown

Aug 25, 2026 // 13:56

Law enforcement agencies from 22 countries helped identify 263 suspects and arrested 58 individuals linked to cybercrime networks coordinated by African crime groups. The “Operation […]

Cybercrime service disrupted for abusing Microsoft platform to sign malware

May 20, 2026 // 01:02

Microsoft says it has disrupted a malware-signing-as-a-service (MSaaS) operation that abused the company’s Artifact Signing service to generate fraudulent code-signing certificates used by ransomware gangs […]

INTERPOL Operation Ramz Disrupts MENA Cybercrime Networks with 201 Arrests

May 18, 2026 // 20:24

INTERPOL has coordinated a first-of-its-kind cybercrime crackdown across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) that led to 201 arrests and the identification of an […]

Cyber-Enabled Cargo Crime: How Cybercrime Tradecraft is Used to Steal Freight

May 14, 2026 // 20:57

Written by Ben Wilkens, director of cybersecurity, NMFTA Working in cybersecurity, you are well aware of the playbook that ransomware operators use. Stolen credentials, established […]

Cybercrime Groups Using Vishing and SSO Abuse in Rapid SaaS Extortion Attacks

May 1, 2026 // 17:32

Cybersecurity researchers are warning of two cybercrime groups that are carrying out “rapid, high-impact attacks” operating almost within the confines of SaaS environments, while leaving […]

Cybercrime cost Americans a staggering $21B last year, an FBI report reveals.

Apr 8, 2026 // 01:17

According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Americans were defrauded of approximately $21 billion through online crimes last year, mainly through investment schemes, compromised business […]

Russia nabs alleged LeakBase forum operator. Cybercrime suspect in custody.

Mar 26, 2026 // 15:57

In the Rostov region, Russian police apprehended a resident of Taganrog. He is suspected of owning and managing LeakBase, a prominent online platform where cybercriminals […]