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technology4 days ago•3 min saved

AI-assisted Arkanix Stealer: a fleeting dark-web info-stealer experiment

Kaspersky researchers say Arkanix Stealer, promoted on dark-web forums in Oct 2025, was likely an AI-assisted, short-lived information-stealer project with Python and native C++ versions, a Discord community, and a referral scheme. It could harvest browser data (including 0Auth2 tokens), cryptocurrency wallet data, and credentials from Telegram and Discord, plus local-file exfiltration and modular plugins. The premium variant added anti-sandbox/debugging, RDP credential theft, and advanced post-exploitation tools like ChromElevator to bypass protections. The operation’s unclear purpose points to rapid, low-cost AI-driven malware development rather than a sustained campaign, with IoCs published by Kaspersky.

via BleepingComputer|

#cybersecurity #dark-web #information-stealer

world10 days ago•10 min saved

Tracking Predators in the Dark Web: An Agent's Burdened Fight to Protect Children

An undercover Homeland Security investigator, Greg Squire, spends years infiltrating dark-web paedophile networks to identify offenders and rescue victims, with the BBC’s Storyville: The Darkest Web documenting the high-stakes, emotionally taxing work. The film traces breakthroughs like the Lucy case and a 2020 operation against a predator known as LBO, showing how a handful of agents worldwide triage endless leads while attackers grow younger and more organized. The job exacts a personal toll—marital strain, alcohol use, trauma—but officials argue the effort is essential for protecting children and spurring public vigilance and resources, while warning against vigilante action.

via The Guardian|

#child-protection #cybercrime #dark-web

technology1 month ago•42 min saved

Privacy Alarm as 48 Million Gmail Credentials Surface Again

A new leak has exposed 48 million Gmail usernames and passwords, reviving concerns about credential stuffing and account compromise. The report urges users to enable two-factor authentication, use unique passwords (preferably via a password manager), and stay vigilant for phishing attempts and unusual sign-in activity.

via Forbes|

#cybersecurity #dark-web #data-breach

technology1 month ago•14 min saved

Dark Web Cache Exposes 17.5 Million Instagram Users’ Data, Triggering Password-Reset Alerts

Malwarebytes reports a dark-web cache tied to a 2024 Instagram API breach exposing about 17.5 million users’ personal details and potentially enabling attackers to trigger password-reset emails. Instagram says there was no breach of its systems and that accounts remain secure. Users are advised to reset passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and consider deleting accounts if concerned.

via Gizmodo|

#cybersecurity #dark-web #data-breach

world5 months ago•1 min saved

MI6 Launches Dark Web Portal to Recruit Foreign Spies

MI6 is launching a dark web portal called Silent Courier to attract and recruit spies, especially from Russia, by providing a secure communication platform, following similar efforts by the CIA, to enhance national security amid increasing global threats.

via BBC|

#dark-web #intelligence #mi6

business6 months ago•1 min saved

TransUnion Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of 4.4 Million Americans

TransUnion experienced a data breach affecting 4.4 million customers, exposing sensitive information such as names and Social Security numbers, with the breach occurring on July 28. The company is notifying affected individuals and offering 24 months of free credit monitoring, while advising consumers to take additional security measures. The breach involved unauthorized access from a third-party application, and the exposed data may already be circulating on the dark web.

via CNET|

#business #credit-security #dark-web

crime7 months ago•4 min saved

Justice Department dismantles major dark web child abuse networks in Operation Grayskull

The Justice Department has successfully shut down four major dark web child abuse sites, arresting and convicting at least 18 individuals involved in sharing millions of exploitative images and videos, in a significant crackdown on online child exploitation.

via CBS News|

#child-abuse #child-exploitation #crime

world8 months ago•38 min saved

Massive 16 Billion Passwords Leaked from Major Tech Giants in Unprecedented Cyber Breach

A massive cyber leak in 2025 exposed over 16 billion login credentials, the largest in history, raising global security concerns and prompting warnings from authorities and tech companies to enhance password security and vigilance against cyber threats.

via The Economic Times|

#cybersecurity #dark-web #data-breach

law-enforcement8 months ago•2 min saved

European and US Authorities Shut Down Long-Standing Dark Web Drug Market Archetyp

Law enforcement across Europe, supported by Europol and Eurojust, dismantled Archetyp Market, the longest-standing dark web drug marketplace, arresting key individuals and seizing assets worth EUR 7.8 million, significantly disrupting the online sale of illicit drugs including fentanyl and synthetic opioids.

via europol.europa.eu|

#archetyp-market #cybercrime #dark-web

technology9 months ago•2 min saved

Massive Data Breach Exposes 184 Million Login Credentials from Major Tech Platforms

A massive data breach exposed over 184 million login credentials, including plaintext passwords from major platforms like Apple, Google, and Meta, stored on an unsecured server, raising serious privacy and security concerns worldwide.

via | Cord Cutters News|

#cybersecurity #dark-web #data-breach

crime1 year ago•1 min saved

Ohio Crypto Mixer Operator Sentenced to 3 Years, Forfeits $400M

Larry Dean Harmon, an Ohio man, has been sentenced to three years in prison and must forfeit over $400 million in assets for running Helix, a dark web cryptocurrency mixer used for money laundering. Harmon processed over 350,000 Bitcoin through Helix from 2014 to 2017, concealing transactions often linked to illegal activities. He pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering and received a reduced sentence for assisting in other investigations, including the trial of another crypto mixer operator.

via The Verge|

#bitcoin #crime #cryptocurrency

cybersecurity1 year ago•1 min saved

"Ticketmaster Data Breach Exposes Millions, Data for Sale on Dark Web"

Live Nation is investigating a data breach at its Ticketmaster subsidiary, with a hacking group named ShinyHunters claiming responsibility and seeking $500,000 for the stolen data, which includes personal and some credit card details of millions of customers. The breach is being mitigated, and law enforcement is involved. This comes shortly after the U.S. Justice Department sued Live Nation and Ticketmaster for allegedly running an illegal monopoly over live events.

via KSL.com|

#cybersecurity #dark-web #data-breach

cybersecurity1 year ago•3 min saved

Ticketmaster Data Breach Exposes 560 Million Customers

Ticketmaster has confirmed a data breach involving over 560 million users' information, stolen from a third-party cloud database provider, believed to be Snowflake. The breach, attributed to the threat actor Shiny Hunters, has led to the data being offered for sale on the dark web. The attackers reportedly used stolen credentials to access the data, affecting multiple companies. Ticketmaster is working with law enforcement and notifying affected users.

via BleepingComputer|

#cyberattack #cybersecurity #dark-web

cybersecurity1 year ago•2 min saved

Ticketmaster Confirms Data Breach, Hacker Selling Stolen Data Online

Ticketmaster has confirmed a data breach involving over 560 million users' data, stolen from a third-party cloud provider, believed to be Snowflake. The breach, attributed to the threat actor ShinyHunters, has led to the data being offered for sale on the dark web. The stolen data includes personal details and ticket information. Investigations reveal that the breach was facilitated through stolen credentials and unexpired auth tokens. Snowflake and other companies affected are cooperating with law enforcement and taking steps to mitigate the impact.

via BleepingComputer|

#cybersecurity #dark-web #data-breach

cybersecurity1 year ago•3 min saved

Santander Data Breach: Hackers Selling Info of 30M Customers

The threat actor ShinyHunters claims to be selling data from a recent breach of Santander Bank, affecting 30 million customers and employees in Chile, Spain, and Uruguay. This follows Santander's disclosure of a data breach two weeks ago. ShinyHunters, known for previous high-profile data breaches, is offering the data for $2 million, though Santander's customer numbers suggest the claim may be exaggerated. The sale was first listed on the Exploit hacking forum before appearing on the newly restored BreachForums, raising questions about its authenticity.

via BleepingComputer|

#cybercrime #cybersecurity #dark-web