Tag: cybercriminals

Global police shut down VPN service favored by cybercriminals

July 2, 2021

A global operation takes down the infrastructure of DoubleVPN and seizes data about its customers. Law enforcement agencies from Europe, the United States and Canada have teamed up to take down the web domains and seized the infrastructure of DoubleVPN, a virtual private network (VPN) service that was used by cybercriminals to conduct their activities … More Global police shut down VPN service favored by cybercriminals

5 essential things to do before ransomware strikes

June 18, 2021

By failing to prepare you are preparing to fail – here’s what you can do today to minimize the impact of a potential ransomware attack in the future. While more concerted efforts from various anti-ransomware groups continue to bring pressure to bear on ransomware operators, successful attacks are still making the headlines. It’s not just large operators in … More 5 essential things to do before ransomware strikes

Hundreds of suspected criminals arrested after being tricked into using FBI‑run chat app

June 9, 2021

Law enforcement around the world used a messaging app called AN0M to monitor the communications of alleged criminals. The Australian Federal Police (AFP), the United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and other law enforcement agencies from 16 countries recently led a global crime bust that resulted in the arrests of more than 800 alleged … More Hundreds of suspected criminals arrested after being tricked into using FBI‑run chat app

Why gamers are attractive targets for cybercriminals

October 30, 2019

The growing number of gaming enthusiasts, wide variety of methods to monetize attacks, and large sums of money that circulate in this industry are only some of the reasons that gamers are attractive targets for online hackers Nowadays, people of all ages play video games. Of the approximately 7.5 billion people who live in the … More Why gamers are attractive targets for cybercriminals