Tag: #darkweb
The Dark Web is a mysterious and largely inaccessible part of the internet, where illegal activities such as data breaches, hacking forums, and the sale of stolen credentials run rampant. For cybersecurity professionals, monitoring this hidden realm is crucial—but far from simple. Traditional search engines and web crawlers don’t work here, leaving organizations vulnerable to […]
Earlier this year, an international coalition of law enforcement agencies made a significant breakthrough by seizing control of the infamous LockBit ransomware gang’s dark web site. The site, which had terrorized companies and institutions globally, was replaced with a familiar message from the authorities: “This site is now under the control of law enforcement.” Although […]
Two Russian nationals have confessed to their roles in numerous LockBit ransomware attacks, which targeted victims in the United States and worldwide. The Justice Department announced on Thursday that Ruslan Magomedovich Astamirov, a Russian national, and Mikhail Vasiliev, a dual Canadian/Russian national, were affiliates of LockBit’s ransomware-as-a-service operation. Affiliates like Vasiliev and Astamirov identified and breached […]