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Dark Watch follows active cyber threats, ransomware, malware, cybercrime, espionage, phishing and data breaches. Coverage focuses on how attacks develop, the systems and behaviours they exploit, and what defenders can learn from verified threat research, incident reporting and attacker activity—while clearly separating confirmed facts from unverified claims.

Microsoft disrupts Chinese-language phishing ecosystem linked to Storm-3119 and Storm-2990 operations

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Microsoft has recently disrupted a sophisticated Chinese-language phishing ecosystem, identified as Storm-3119 and Storm-2990, which has been linked to a network of phishing kit operators and infrastructure dealers. This operation, uncovered over the past year, involved...

DOJ disrupts North Korean laptop farms in Texas, arrests two U.S. nationals linked to $3 million scheme

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has disrupted a network of laptop farms in Texas allegedly operated by North Korean nationals, which facilitated a scheme that generated over $3 million from U.S. companies. The raids, conducted...

FBI arrests Edward Dubrovsky, linked to ShinyHunters group, amid ongoing investigations

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The FBI has arrested Edward Dubrovsky, a 54-year-old cybersecurity executive based in Toronto, in connection with the notorious ShinyHunters cybercrime group. This arrest marks the third known apprehension linked to the group, which has been implicated...

CyberXero campaign claims to have stolen over 628,000 records from Ukrainian entities

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Cybersecurity researchers have revealed a sophisticated campaign attributed to a financially motivated threat actor known as CyberXero, which claims to have stolen over 628,000...

Japan extradites Russian national linked to Qilin ransomware gang to Germany

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Japan’s National Police Agency has confirmed the extradition of a 28-year-old Russian national linked to the Qilin ransomware gang, following an arrest based on...

FBI arrests Edward Dubrovsky, co-founder of ransomware negotiation firm, amid ShinyHunters investigation

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On October 8, the FBI arrested Edward Dubrovsky, co-founder of the Canadian cybersecurity firm CyberSteward, in Pennsylvania amid an investigation into the ShinyHunters hacking...

FBI warns of China-linked hackers exploiting vulnerabilities to access stolen emails from multiple sectors

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On October 8, the FBI, alongside agencies from six other countries, issued a warning regarding a group of hackers linked to a Chinese cybersecurity...

FBI reports surge in AI-related online scams costing Alabamians over $6 million

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The FBI has reported a significant rise in online scams fueled by artificial intelligence, marking the first time the bureau has tracked AI-related complaints...

Milk Dragon phishing campaign targets 66 countries with fake ecommerce sites to steal payment data

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Security researchers from Group-IB have uncovered a widespread phishing campaign dubbed "Milk Dragon," which targets victims across 66 countries through fake e-commerce sites and...

Suspected ShinyHunters member Rey detained in Jordan, aiding FBI investigation

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A suspected member of the ShinyHunters digital extortion group, known online as "Rey," has reportedly been detained by authorities in Jordan, as confirmed by...

Governments face rising cyber threats as phishing incidents surge to 23% of intrusions in 2026

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In a significant shift, government agencies have emerged as the most targeted sector for cyber threats, accounting for 27% of observed activity in 2026,...
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