FIN-CRIME

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Jul
When a ransomware gang gets ransomware'd: what The Gentlemen's leak reveals about the RaaS economy- 232

When a ransomware gang gets ransomware'd: what The Gentlemen's leak reveals about the RaaS economy- 232

May 10, 2026 In early May 2026, one of the most prolific ransomware-as-a-service operations running today discovered
3 min read
19
Jul
The ShinyHunters Playbook: One Extortion Crew, Four Industries, One Spring- 214

The ShinyHunters Playbook: One Extortion Crew, Four Industries, One Spring- 214

May 20, 2026 A convenience store chain. A cruise line. A video platform. The learning management system behind nearly nine
3 min read
05
Jul
When Cyberspace Became the Last Battlefield: Iran's Digital War and Its Limits- 208

When Cyberspace Became the Last Battlefield: Iran's Digital War and Its Limits- 208

June 17, 2026 On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes against Iran under Operations Epic
7 min read
02
Jul
Platform Down, Market Open: The Crimenetwork Lesson in Enforcement Durability- 176

Platform Down, Market Open: The Crimenetwork Lesson in Enforcement Durability- 176

May 30, 2026 German authorities took down the largest German-speaking criminal marketplace in December 2024. Within days, it was
2 min read
05
Jul
Transnational Scam Centers and Human Trafficking Expansion into West Africa- 13

Transnational Scam Centers and Human Trafficking Expansion into West Africa- 13

July 3, 2025 The global expansion of transnational scam centers has taken a new and troubling turn, with West Africa
5 min read