(Getty Images) Arizona man arrested for alleged involvement in violent online terror networks Baron Martin is linked to extremist online networks 764 and CVLT. Dec 13, 2024 By Greg Otto
An exterior view shows the marquee at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino left of the Leo the Lion statue on the Las Vegas Strip on August 28, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Police nab 17-year-old linked to group behind MGM Resorts cyberattack A 17-year-old arrested by British police Thursday is believed to be a member of the cybercriminal gang behind last year’s ransomware attack on MGM Resorts and a… Jul 22, 2024 By AJ Vicens
Screenshot from a video shared by by the Spanish National Police Corps documenting their arrest of a 22-year-old British national on cybercrime charges. (Spanish National Police Corps) British national with possible links to high-profile phishing campaigns arrested in Spain Authorities have yet to formally identify the 22-year-old, but reports suggest he was a prominent player in “the Com” ecosystem. Jun 17, 2024 By AJ Vicens
Studio shot of an unrecognizable person wearing a dark hoodie standing against a black background. (shapecharge/Getty Images) Potent youth cybercrime ring made up of 1,000 people, FBI official says The group known as Scattered Spider is one of the most impactful cybercrime groups working today and has proven elusive to law enforcement so far. May 24, 2024 By AJ Vicens
The Boeing Company headquarters are shown January 25, 2023 in Arlington, Virginia. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) Ransomware groups rack up victims among corporate America A new generation of cybercriminals have breached a slew of major firms, even those that have made major investments in security. Nov 21, 2023 By AJ Vicens
Caesars Palace Hotel sits along Las Vegas Blvd, along the strip in Las Vegas, NV on Wednesday, April 30, 2014. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Corbis via Getty Images) U.S. officials urge more information sharing on prolific cybercrime group An aggressive ransomware group has hit a series of prominent targets in recent months without any arrests being made. Nov 16, 2023 By AJ Vicens
Most of the exterior building lights at Caesars Palace are turned off as parts of the Las Vegas Strip go dark as a result of the statewide shutdown due to the coronavirus continuing to spread across the United States on March 19, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada.(Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Hackers that breached Las Vegas casinos rely on violent threats, research shows While best known for its social engineering techniques, a criminal hacking group known as "the Com" sometimes uses threats of violence. Oct 25, 2023 By AJ Vicens
(Rudy Sulgan/Getty Images) Youth hacking ring at the center of cybercrime spree An online community known as "the Com" linked to a string of prominent breaches is radicalizing young people into a life of online crime. Sep 22, 2023 By AJ Vicens