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- June 12th, 2025 - (Posted in Cybercrime and Darknet)
Ghost Security, also known as GhostSec, is a hacktivist group which emerged in the context of the cyber war against Islamic extremism. The first actions of the group date back to the aftermath of the attack on the Charlie Hebdo newsroom, January 2015. It is considered an offshoot of the...

KillSec Announces New Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) Platform

- June 26th, 2024

June 25, 2024 – KillSec, a well-known hacktivist group, has announced the launch of their latest offering on their Telegram channel: KillSec RaaS (Ransomware-as-a-Service). This new platform promises to enhance...

  

UNZIPPED DATA – LEVI STRAUSS COMPROMISED ACCOUNTS

- June 26th, 2024

The legendary Jeans retailer Levi Strauss & Co. identified a significant data breach that affected over 72,000 customers. The incident was discovered on June 13th, 2024 and it was the...

  

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LockBit: The Bluff of Double Extortion Against the Federal Reserve

- June 26th, 2024

In recent years, the cybersecurity landscape has been dominated by the growing threat posed by ransomware groups. Among these, LockBit has emerged as one of the most notorious and feared....

  

Xehook Stealer: The Rise and Sale of a Formidable Stealer Malware

- June 26th, 2024

Introduction Xehook Stealer is a sophisticated malware targeting Windows operating systems, first discovered in January 2024. Within a year, Xehook has rapidly gained notoriety for its advanced data collection capabilities...

  

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