Issue #157 - July 7, 2025
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- Jul 7
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UK Charges Four in ‘Scattered Spider’ Ransom Group
Source: Krebs On Security
Authorities in the United Kingdom this week arrested four alleged members of “Scattered Spider,” a prolific data theft and extortion group whose recent victims include multiple airlines and the U.K. retail chain Marks & Spencer.
Hunters International Shuts Down, Offers Free Decryptors as It Morphs Into World Leaks
Source: Security Week
The notorious Hive successor ceases ransomware operations but pivots to pure data extortion under the new World Leaks brand. The announcement was made roughly three months after threat intelligence firm Group-IB reported that the group was in the process of rebranding to World Leaks, with a focus on data extortion.
Italian Police Arrest Alleged Chinese Hacker Wanted by FBI
Source: Info Risk Today
Shanghai Man Tied to Beijing-Backed Silk Typhoon Cyberespionage Attacks. Italian police arrested a Chinese national accused of facilitating Beijing-backed nation-state hack attacks. The man, Xu Zewei, faces criminal charges in the United States.
Police in Brazil arrest a suspect over $100M banking hack
Source: Associated Press
Police in Brazil arrested a suspect in connection with a cyberattack that diverted more than 540 million Brazilian reais (about $100 million) from the country’s banking systems, authorities said Friday.
The Cybersecurity Bomb Ticking in Smart Buildings
Source: Data Breach Today
Automation and remote connectivity in smart buildings doesn't just help building managers - hackers also love it. Especially when the underlying systems treat security as an afterthought and depend on outdated, unpatched or outright obsolete technology, a fair description of smart building tech today.