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Author: Pietro Melillo

Pietro Melillo

Head of the Dark Lab group. A Computer Engineer specialised in Cyber Security with a deep passion for Hacking and technology, currently CISO of WURTH Italia, he was responsible for Cyber Threat Intelligence & Dark Web analysis services at IBM, carries out research and teaching activities on Cyber Threat Intelligence topics at the University of Sannio, as a Ph.D, author of scientific papers and development of tools to support cybersecurity activities.
Leads the CTI Team "RHC DarkLab"

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Areas of Expertise Cyber Threat Intelligence, Ransomware, National Security, Training

Linkc Ransomware: The New Cybercriminal Group Targeting Artificial Intelligence Data

In the DarkLab group's underground analysis activity, we ventured onto an onion site that is apparently a Data Leak Site (DLS) of a new ransomware cyber gang. This new actor...
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Potential Compromise of a U.S. Military Database

A high-ranking user of BreachForums, known as "GOD," is reportedly selling an alleged database belonging to the U.S. Military, which purportedly contains data on over 385,000 personnel and contractors. This...
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Hellcat Claims an Alleged Breach Against Schneider Electric

In recent hours, the ransomware group known as Hellcat has claimed responsibility for an alleged attack against Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation. This supposed breach...
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Israeli Air Force Data Sale: A Suspected Leak Puts Sensitive Information at Risk

Recently, a cyber threat actor known as EagleStrike posted an announcement on a dark web forum, claiming to possess confidential data concerning the Israeli Air Force (IAF). According to the...
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Stormous claims an attack on NASA

In recent years, the landscape of cyber threats has been dominated by increasingly sophisticated ransomware groups. Among them, the ransomware group Stormous has gained notoriety for targeting high-profile organizations, including...
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Alleged SpaceX Database Breach Published on BreachForums

A recent post on a dark web forum has caught the attention of the international cybersecurity community. A user, identified by the nickname l33tfg, claimed to have published a supposed...
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Arrest of Pavel Durov: Telegram Founder Detained in Paris

On August 24, 2024, French authorities arrested Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of Telegram, at Le Bourget Airport. Durov, a 39-year-old Franco-Russian citizen, had just arrived from Azerbaijan on...
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IntelBroker Takes Control of BreachForums: A New Chapter in Cybercrime Management

IntelBroker Takes Control of BreachForums: A New Chapter in Cybercrime Management IntroductionThe recent acquisition of BreachForums by IntelBroker marks a significant shift in the landscape of cybercrime. This transition of...
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Echelon Stealer: The Open Source Malware

Echelon Stealer is an infostealer malware that was first discovered in 2018 and is still active. Currently shared as an open-source tool on GitHub, Echelon Stealer offers various advanced features...
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The Ransomware Group Ransomexx Claims Attack on Liteon

On July 26, 2024, the ransomware group Ransomexx publicly claimed responsibility for an attack against Liteon, a giant in the electronic components sector. This attack is further evidence of the...
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