Researchers cracked the encryption used by DarkBit ransomware

Cybersecurity firm Profero has successfully cracked the encryption used by the DarkBit ransomware, enabling victims to recover encrypted files without paying a ransom. The ransomware is attributed to the Iran-linked MuddyWater APT group.

US court system to boost cyber posture after hack of electronic case management tool

The US federal judiciary issued a statement confirming that its electronic case management system had been compromised in a cyberattack. The judiciary is implementing enhanced cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive legal documents and case data.

BlackSuit ransomware extortion sites seized in Operation Checkmate

The BlackSuit ransomware operation, responsible for breaching hundreds of organizations globally, has had its dark web leak sites seized by law enforcement. This action was part of a coordinated international takedown effort, Operation Checkmate.

Suspected XSS Forum Admin Arrested in Ukraine

A suspected administrator of the notorious Russian-language cybercrime forum XSS was arrested in Ukraine on July 22, 2025. The operation was a joint effort between Ukrainian authorities, French police, and Europol.

Aeza Group sanctioned for hosting ransomware, infostealer servers

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has sanctioned Russian hosting provider Aeza Group and four of its operators for providing bulletproof hosting services to cybercriminals.

Seven months for IT worker who trashed his work network

A British IT worker has been sentenced to over seven months in prison after launching a retaliatory cyberattack against his employer’s network. Within hours of suspension, he began altering login names and passwords, disrupting internal operations.

DOJ raids 29 ‘laptop farms’ in operation against North Korean IT worker scheme

The DOJ launched a major crackdown on a North Korean IT worker scheme, conducting raids on 29 "laptop farms" across 16 states. These workers accessed sensitive data, including International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) information.

Europol helps disrupt $540 million crypto investment fraud ring

Spanish authorities, with support from Europol and international partners, have dismantled a transnational cryptocurrency investment fraud ring responsible for laundering approximately $540 million and defrauding over 5,000 victims globally.

US DoJ and Microsoft Target North Korean IT Workers

The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) and Microsoft have launched a coordinated crackdown on North Korean IT worker schemes that have infiltrated over 100 U.S. companies, including Fortune 500 firms.

US, France crack down on BreachForums with arrests, IntelBroker indictment

Authorities in the United States and France have intensified their crackdown on the cybercrime marketplace BreachForums, arresting key figures and issuing indictments in a coordinated international effort to dismantle the platform’s operations.

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