OTX Bot21h ago

Phorpiex Botnet Exploited for Ransomware, Sextortion Emails and Crypto Malware

The Phorpiex botnet is a long running cybercrime platform that spreads ransomware, sextortion campaigns and cryptocurrency stealing malware.

Pulse ID: 69d114b70ef871be66e8bf63
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/69d114b70ef871be66e8bf63
Pulse Author: cryptocti
Created: 2026-04-04 13:40:07

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#CyberCrime #CyberSecurity #Email #Extortion #InfoSec #Malware #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #Phorpiex #RansomWare #bot #botnet #cryptocurrency #cryptocti

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The New Oil23h ago

College Student, Cat Meme Helped Crack Massive #Botnet Case

https://it.slashdot.org/story/26/04/03/1629207/college-student-cat-meme-helped-crack-massive-botnet-case

#Kimwolf #cybersecurity #cybercrime #SocialEngineering

College Student, Cat Meme Helped Crack Massive Botnet Case - Slashdot

The Wall Street Journal shares the "wild behind-the-scenes story" of how the world's largest and most destructive botnet was uncovered and taken down, writes Slashdot reader sturgeon. "At times, the network known as Kimwolf included more than a million compromised home Android devices and digital ph...

PrivacyDigest1d ago
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College Student, Cat Meme Helped Crack Massive Botnet Case - Slashdot

The Wall Street Journal shares the "wild behind-the-scenes story" of how the world's largest and most destructive botnet was uncovered and taken down, writes Slashdot reader sturgeon. "At times, the network known as Kimwolf included more than a million compromised home Android devices and digital ph...

Christoph SchmeesMar 27

Die vier wichtigsten Botnets abgeschaltet

Das dürfte ein schwerer Schlag gegen den Wirtschaftszweig Cybercrime sein: Behörden aus Deutschland, Kanada und den USA ist es in einer gemeinsamen Aktion gelungen, die Infrastruktur (C2 Server, Domains) hinter den vier größten Botnets auszuschalten. Das sind (waren) Aisuru, JackSkid, KimWolf und Mossad. Die vier waren zusammen für "hunderttausende" von DDoS Angriffen verantwortlich. Einige richteten sich gegen das US-Militär (Verteidigungsministerium) oder andere hochwertige Ziele. Andere dienten dazu, missliebige Websites außer Gefecht zu setzen oder Websites einfach nur zu erpressen:

https://www.pc-fluesterer.info/wordpress/2026/03/27/die-vier-wichtigsten-botnets-abgeschaltet/

#Allgemein #Empfehlung #Hintergrund #Warnung #botnet #cybercrime #ddos #erpresser #hersteller #passwort #smart #smarthome #webcam

Die vier wichtigsten Botnets abgeschaltet | pc-flüsterer bremen

The New OilMar 26

Manager of #botnet used in #ransomware attacks gets 2 years in prison

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russian-man-sentenced-for-operating-botnet-used-in-ransomware-attacks/

#cybercrime #cybersecurity

Manager of botnet used in ransomware attacks gets 2 years in prison

A Russian national has been sentenced to two years in prison after admitting that the phishing botnet he managed was used to launch BitPaymer ransomware attacks against 72 U.S. companies.

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securityaffairsMar 25
Russian national convicted for running #botnet used in attacks on U.S. firms
https://securityaffairs.com/189987/cyber-crime/russian-national-convicted-for-running-botnet-used-in-attacks-on-u-s-firms.html
#securityaffairs #hacking
Russian national convicted for running botnet used in attacks on U.S. firms

A Russian hacker got 2 years in prison, $100K fine, and $1.6M judgment for running a botnet used in ransomware attacks on U.S. firms.

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Hackread.comMar 25

It turns out #Mirai malware isn’t fading, it’s multiplying. Hundreds of Mirai-based variants now host massive botnet growth, exploiting weak IoT devices and evolving attack methods.

Read more: https://hackread.com/mirai-malware-variants-botnet-growth/

#Botnet #CyberSecurity #IoT #Malware #DDoS

Mirai Malware Evolves into Hundreds of Variants Driving Botnet Growth

Mirai malware evolves into hundreds of variants, driving botnet growth, powering large-scale attacks, and increasing risks to vulnerable IoT devices worldwide.

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TugaTech 🖥️Mar 25

Hacker russo condenado a dois anos de prisão por operar botnet de extorsão
🔗 https://tugatech.com.pt/t80783-hacker-russo-condenado-a-dois-anos-de-prisao-por-operar-botnet-de-extorsao

#botnet #hacker 

Hacker russo condenado a dois anos de prisão por operar botnet de extorsão

Um cidadão russo de 40 anos, Ilya Angelov, foi condenado a dois anos de prisão após admitir a gestão de uma vasta rede de phishing. Segundo um comunicado oficia

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OTX BotMar 23

Mirai Variant and Monaco Miner Campaign Targeting Linux Systems

Two malware strains are targeting Linux systems CondiBot an evolved Mirai botnet used for DDoS attacks and Monaco an SSH brute-force and cryptocurrency mining campaign.

Pulse ID: 69c1943ae53f9148f6f7f398
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/69c1943ae53f9148f6f7f398
Pulse Author: cryptocti
Created: 2026-03-23 19:27:54

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#CyberSecurity #DDoS #DoS #InfoSec #Linux #Malware #Mirai #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #RCE #SSH #bot #botnet #cryptocurrency #cryptocti

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Hackread.comMar 23

📢 Global crackdown dismantles Aisuru, KimWolf, JackSkid, and Mossad botnets behind major DDoS attack campaigns targeting millions of devices worldwide.

Read: https://hackread.com/crackdown-dismantles-4-botnets-ddos-attacks/

#CyberSecurity #CyberCrime #DDoS #Mossad #Aisuru #Botnet

Global Crackdown Dismantles 4 Botnets Behind Major DDoS Attacks

Global crackdown dismantles Aisuru, KimWolf, JackSkid and Mossad botnets behind major DDoS attack campaigns targeting millions of devices worldwide.

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