Glassworm Botnet Taken Down in Coordinated Three-Way Strike
A developer-targeting botnet with one of the most resilient command-and-control architectures seen in recent memory has been dismantled. The Glassworm botnet, active since early 2025, was shut down on May 26, 2026 when CrowdStrike, Google, and the Shadowserver Foundation simultaneously cut off all four of its command-and-control channels in a precision operation. For organizations that build or consume software, the
Operation Switch Off Targets Industrial-Scale Pirate TV Services
Operation Switch Off marks one of the most coordinated international crackdowns on illegal TV and sports streaming in recent years. Law enforcement agencies across multiple countries worked together to dismantle large-scale pirate IPTV services that reached millions of users worldwide. The operation highlights how digital piracy has evolved into a highly organized, cross-border industry with professional infrastructure and significant financial
Interpol Ransomware Crackdown Breaks Criminal Infrastructure
An unprecedented Interpol ransomware crackdown has delivered a major blow to global cybercrime operations. Coordinated across dozens of countries, the operation led to hundreds of arrests, the dismantling of criminal infrastructure, and the successful decryption of multiple ransomware strains. The effort highlights how international cooperation has become a central weapon against ransomware threats that increasingly target governments, healthcare providers, and
Streaming Piracy Shutdown: Photocall Service Terminated
Streaming piracy shutdown efforts intensified this week as investigators confirmed the closure of Photocall, a popular illegal IPTV platform with millions of yearly visits. The case demonstrates how modern anti-piracy campaigns now target high-traffic services that distribute live sports, entertainment channels, and premium TV content without authorization. Photocall’s termination also reflects growing collaboration between industry groups and law-enforcement partners who
PowerSchool Hacker Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison
A massive breach of student data has ended with the PowerSchool hacker sentenced. 19-year-old Matthew D. Lane receives four years in prison for infiltrating the education platform and demanding ransom from the company. Lane’s actions exposed sensitive records belonging to tens of millions of students and teachers across the United States, sparking one of the largest data security investigations in the
Prince Group Crypto Seizure Exposes $15 Billion Bitcoin Fraud
The U.S. Department of Justice has executed its largest crypto forfeiture ever. Officials seized $15 billion in Bitcoin from Prince Group, a Cambodian organization accused of running global pig-butchering scams that defrauded thousands of victims through fake investment platforms. The indictment names Chen Zhi, the group’s chairman and founder, as the orchestrator of a vast criminal network that blended human
GXC Team: Spain Arrests Leader Behind Cybercrime Network
Spanish authorities have dismantled the notorious GXC Team cybercrime syndicate in a major international operation. The Guardia Civil arrested the group’s 25-year-old Brazilian leader, known online as “GoogleXcoder,” in coordinated raids across Barcelona, Zaragoza, and Palma de Mallorca. The takedown marks one of Europe’s largest cybercrime-as-a-service disruptions in 2025. Investigators received support from Europol and cybersecurity firm Group-IB, which provided
Streameast Shutdown: Police Dismantle Pirated Streaming Giant
The Streameast shutdown represents one of the most significant anti-piracy operations in recent memory. Authorities dismantled the world’s largest illegal sports streaming platform, arresting its operators and uncovering a vast money laundering scheme. With more than a billion visits annually, Streameast had become a major player in illicit broadcasting, rivaling legitimate platforms in scale and reach. The Police Operation On
Interpol Operation Serengeti Targets Cybercrime Across Africa
Interpol Operation Serengeti has reshaped the fight against cybercrime in Africa. The international crackdown, carried out between June and August 2025, united law enforcement agencies from 18 African nations with support from the United Kingdom. The campaign led to the arrest of more than a thousand suspects, the recovery of tens of millions in stolen funds, and the dismantling of
Scattered Spider Hacker Sentenced to 10 Years in US Prison
A Scattered Spider hacker has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for a series of high-profile cybercrimes. The ruling marks one of the toughest sentences yet against a member of the notorious group. It also sends a strong message about the risks of cybercrime and social engineering attacks. Who Was Sentenced The hacker, identified as Noah Michael Urban, played
