From The Hacker News – BADBOX 2.0 Botnet Infects 1 Million Android Devices for Ad Fraud and Proxy Abuse
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From The Hacker News – BADBOX 2.0 Botnet Infects 1 Million Android Devices for Ad Fraud and Proxy Abuse

At least four different threat actors have been identified as involved in an updated version of a massive ad fraud and residential proxy scheme called BADBOX, painting a picture of an interconnected cybercrime ecosystem. This includes SalesTracker Group, MoYu Group, Lemon Group, and LongTV, according to new findings from the HUMAN Satori Threat Intelligence and Research team, published in
From The Hacker News – The New Ransomware Groups Shaking Up 2025
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From The Hacker News – The New Ransomware Groups Shaking Up 2025

In 2024, global ransomware attacks hit 5,414, an 11% increase from 2023.  After a slow start, attacks spiked in Q2 and surged in Q4, with 1,827 incidents (33% of the year's total). Law enforcement actions against major groups like LockBit caused fragmentation, leading to more competition and a rise in smaller gangs. The number of active ransomware groups jumped 40%, from 68 in 2023 to 95