Topic: cybercrime ecosystem
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2026: HackGPT and Vibe Hacking Emerge as Top AI Threats
AI is democratizing cybercrime by lowering the technical barrier, enabling novices to launch attacks through tools like FraudGPT that guide users and boost confidence. The criminal underground commodifies AI jailbreaking to bypass safety filters and rebrands traditional scams as "AI-powered," foc...
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UK, US, Australia Sanction Russian Cyber Host Media Land
The United Kingdom, United States, and Australia have jointly sanctioned three bulletproof hosting providers and four Russian executives for enabling ransomware operators and cybercriminals by supplying critical infrastructure. These services are essential to the cybercrime underworld, allowing t...
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Jordanian hacker admits selling access to 50 corporate networks
A Jordanian cybercriminal, Feras Khalil Ahmad Albashiti, pleaded guilty to selling unauthorized network access to dozens of companies, acting as an **initial access broker** for ransomware and data theft groups. His arrest followed a sting operation where he sold access to an undercover officer a...
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Beware: This 'Privacy Browser' Has Hidden Dangers
The Universe Browser, marketed as a privacy tool, secretly routes user data through Chinese servers and installs malware-like programs, including keyloggers and hidden network connections. It is linked to the Vault Viper criminal syndicate, which engages in money laundering, human trafficking, an...
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ShadowSyndicate Expands: New Technical Markers Reveal Growth
The ShadowSyndicate cybercrime infrastructure has expanded, with researchers linking dozens of servers through the repeated reuse of specific SSH fingerprints and access keys, revealing continued coordination. The infrastructure supports multiple attack methods, serving as command-and-control nod...
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