PrivacyDigest4h ago

Who Runs the #Ransomware Group ‘The Gentlemen?’

A #cybercrime group known as #TheGentlemen has emerged as the second most active ransomware gang by victim count, rapidly attracting a talented pool of #hackers through an aggressive recruitment strategy that promises affiliates 90 percent of any #ransom paid by victims. This post examines clues pointing to a real life identity for the administrator of The Gentlemen ransomware group.
#privacy #security

https://krebsonsecurity.com/2026/06/who-runs-the-ransomware-group-the-gentlemen/

Who Runs the Ransomware Group ‘The Gentlemen?’ – Krebs on Security

knoppix6h ago

This is genuinely wild.

Meta’s AI support chatbot was tricked into helping hijack Instagram accounts by processing email changes and password resets as legitimate requests. 🤯
The attack used VPN spoofing and chatbot-driven recovery flows, showing how automated support systems can become identity bypass points. 🧠

🔗 https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/01/hackers-hijacked-instagram-accounts-by-tricking-meta-ai-support-chatbot-into-granting-access/

#TechNews #Security #Instagram #Facebook #Meta #MetaAI #Cybersecurity #Hacking #Cybercrime #AI #Privacy #AccountSecurity #DataProtection #Infosec #Privacy

Hackers hijacked Instagram accounts by tricking Meta AI support chatbot into granting access | TechCrunch

Several users on social media reported having their Instagram accounts hacked over the weekend. Meta's own support chatbot was blamed for allowing hackers to hijack accounts.

TechCrunch
N-gated Hacker News6h ago
🕵️‍♂️ Is "The Gentlemen" the latest Bond movie or a #cybercrime syndicate recruiting like a multi-level marketing scheme? 🤔 Apparently, offering wannabe criminals 90% of the loot is the new talent acquisition strategy, because who needs LinkedIn when you've got ransomware! 😂 #CyberCrimeComedy
https://krebsonsecurity.com/2026/06/who-runs-the-ransomware-group-the-gentlemen/ #MultiLevelMarketing #BondMovie #TalentAcquisition #Ransomware #HackerNews #ngated
Who Runs the Ransomware Group ‘The Gentlemen?’ – Krebs on Security

Hacker News6h ago

Who Runs the Ransomware Group 'The Gentlemen?'

https://krebsonsecurity.com/2026/06/who-runs-the-ransomware-group-the-gentlemen/

#HackerNews #ransomware #cybercrime #TheGentlemen #cybersecurity #hacking

Who Runs the Ransomware Group ‘The Gentlemen?’ – Krebs on Security

The Register8h ago
ShinyHunters claims it hacked 100 orgs by exploiting an Oracle PeopleSoft 0-day https://www.theregister.com/cyber-crime/2026/06/11/shinyhunters-claims-oracle-peoplesoft-0-day-hit-100-orgs/5254443 #theRegister #Cybercrime
ShinyHunters claims Oracle PeopleSoft 0-day hit 100+ orgs

University of Nottingham is first of many, Shiny tells The Reg

theregister
(in)sicurezza digitale8h ago

RoguePlanet: il quinto zero-day di Nightmare Eclipse trasforma Microsoft Defender in un vettore di escalation a SYSTEM

Un ricercatore in guerra aperta con Microsoft rilascia 'RoguePlanet', un exploit zero-day che sfrutta una race condition in Microsoft Defender per ottenere privilegi SYSTEM su Windows 10 e 11 completamente aggiornati. È il quinto exploit della serie, e arriva ore dopo il Patch Tuesday di giugno 2026.

https://insicurezzadigitale.com/rogueplanet-il-quinto-zero-day-di-nightmare-eclipse-trasforma-microsoft-defender-in-un-vettore-di-escalation-a-system/

AA9h ago

New.

Sekoia: APT28, an evolution of tradecraft https://blog.sekoia.io/apt28-an-evolution-of-tradecraft/ #infosec #cybercrime #threatresearch

APT28, an evolution of tradecraft

Context Sekoia’s Threat Detection & Research (TDR) team has been tracking APT28 for several years. The intrusion set, also known as Fancy Bear, Forest Blizzard, Sofacy, Pawn Storm or Sednit and publicly attributed to the GRU’s Unit 26165, is one of the most prolific and persistent state-sponsored actors we monitor. Its operations span in two […]

Sekoia.io Blog
Hackread.com10h ago

📣🚨🪝Group-IB, INTERPOL and Algerian Police have dismantled a decade-old Phishing-as-a-Service (#PhaaS) Network called #SniperDZ, known for providing ready-made login pages to steal credentials. Its alleged developer has been arrested as well.

Read: https://hackread.com/authorities-dismantle-sniperdz-phishing-network/

#CyberSecurity #CyberCrime #Phishing #Algeria #Interpol

Authorities Dismantle Decade-Old SniperDZ Phishing Network

Group-IB, INTERPOL and Algerian Police dismantle decade-old SniperDZ phishing network used to steal credentials, with its alleged developer arrested.

Hackread - Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, AI and More
Analyst20711h ago

Europol Disrupts AudiA6 Crypto-Laundering Service Linked to $380 Million Ransomware Scheme

Europol has dismantled a massive cryptocurrency laundering operation, known as AudiA6, that handled over $380 million in illicit funds for ransomware actors and cybercriminals. The service promised anonymity, but actually took a 3-10% cut to clean and return tainted assets in just an hour.

https://osintsights.com/europol-disrupts-audia6-crypto-laundering-service-linked-to-380-million-ransomwa?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#CryptocurrencyLaundering #Ransomware #Cybercrime #Europol #IndustrialscaleLaundering

Europol Disrupts AudiA6 Crypto-Laundering Service Linked to $380 Million Ransomware Scheme

Europol disrupts AudiA6 crypto-laundering service, seizing assets linked to $380 million ransomware scheme, learn how authorities took down the operation now.

OSINTSights
AA11h ago

New.

Group-IB: Sniper’s Nest: From Brand Impersonation to Browser Hijacking and CPA Fraud https://www.group-ib.com/blog/inside-sniperdz-phaas-ecosystem/

More:

Infosecurity-Magazine: Interpol Dismantles SniperDz Phishing-as-a-Service Platform https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/interpol-dismantles-sniperdz/ #phishing #cybercrime #infosec

Sniper’s Nest: From Brand Impersonation to Browser Hijacking and CPA Fraud

This blog provides a deep-dive into SniperDz, a centralised PhaaS platform with more than 80 ready-made phishing templates impersonating over 30 global brands, and uncovers the hidden infrastructure behind this sophisticated and highly-organized fraud ecosystem.

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