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BlackFile actively extorting data-theft victims in retail and hospitality sector
https://cyberscoop.com/blackfile-data-theft-extortion-retail-unit-42-rh-isac/
Published: April 27, 2026 14:18
Some attackers, which researchers link to The Com, have swatted company executives to increase leverage and pressure victims to pay their ransom demands. The post BlackFile actively extorting data-theft victims in retail and hospitality sector appeared…
Vercel attack fallout expands to more customers and third-party systems
https://cyberscoop.com/vercel-attack-fallout-expands/
Published: April 23, 2026 22:05
The company said it found more evidence of compromise across its customer base. Exposure, which has yet to be defined, poses significant downstream risk. The post Vercel attack fallout expands to more customers and third-party systems appeared first on…
Former DigitalMint ransomware negotiator pleads guilty to extortion scheme
https://cyberscoop.com/digitalmint-ransomware-negotiator-angelo-martino-guilty-plea/
Published: April 21, 2026 21:03
Angelo Martino helped accomplices extort a combined $75.3 million in ransom payments from five victim companies. The post Former DigitalMint ransomware negotiator pleads guilty to extortion scheme appeared first on CyberScoop.
Scottish man pleads guilty to attack spree that created Scattered Spider’s notoriety
https://cyberscoop.com/the-com-scattered-spider-hacker-tyler-robert-buchanan-guilty-plea/
Published: April 21, 2026 18:51
Tyler Robert Buchanan “was the glue that held this gang together,” a cybercrime researcher said. He faces up to 22 years in federal prison. The post Scottish man pleads guilty to attack spree that created Scattered Spider’s notoriety appeared first on…
Vercel’s security breach started with malware disguised as Roblox cheats
https://cyberscoop.com/vercel-security-breach-third-party-attack-context-ai-lumma-stealer/
Published: April 20, 2026 20:24
The attack, which originated at Context.ai, showcases the pitfalls of interconnected cloud applications and SaaS integrations with overly privileged permissions. The post Vercel’s security breach started with malware disguised as Roblox cheats appeared…
Officials seize 53 DDoS-for-hire domains in ongoing crackdown
https://cyberscoop.com/ddos-for-hire-takedowns-operation-poweroff/
Published: April 16, 2026 17:26
Operation PowerOFF’s latest globally coordinated action identified more than 75,000 alleged cybercriminals. Officials warned each of them to stop jamming up traffic. The post Officials seize 53 DDoS-for-hire domains in ongoing crackdown appeared first on…
Executive orders likely ahead in next steps for national cyber strategy
https://cyberscoop.com/executive-orders-likely-ahead-in-next-steps-for-national-cyber-strategy/
Published: April 15, 2026 18:51
National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross said execution of the strategy is “rolling forward actively.” The post Executive orders likely ahead in next steps for national cyber strategy appeared first on CyberScoop.
Black Basta’s playbook lives on as former affiliates launch fast-scale intrusion campaign
https://cyberscoop.com/black-basta-affiliates-senior-executives-reliaquest/
Published: April 14, 2026 16:25
The social engineering campaign spiked last month and has targeted dozens of organizations since May 2025, according to ReliaQuest. The post Black Basta’s playbook lives on as former affiliates launch fast-scale intrusion campaign appeared first on…
OpenAI’s Mac apps need updates thanks to the Axios hack
https://cyberscoop.com/openai-axios-supply-chain-attack/
Published: April 13, 2026 20:24
The company said a developer tool automatically retrieved a malicious version of the popular open-source library, but insists the integrity of its systems and software were not impacted. The post OpenAI’s Mac apps need updates thanks to the Axios hack…
Cybercrime losses jumped 26% to $20.9 billion in 2025
https://cyberscoop.com/fbi-internet-crime-complaint-center-annual-cybercrime-report/
Published: April 7, 2026 16:47
The FBI’s annual report on digital crimes exposes a worsening environment. Yet, an unknown number of victims still suffer in the shadows never reporting the crimes they endure. The post Cybercrime losses jumped 26% to $20.9 billion in 2025 appeared first…