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RHC interviews 8base: The cybergang that provides the security AUDIT report to the hacked company
A few days ago we published an article on the new cybergang 8Base. 8base define themselves as “honest and simple pentesters. We offer companies the most loyal conditions for returning their data”. As RHC, we contacted them, and their approach
Taking cyberattacks seriously: the (likely) Albanian cyber aggression and the Iranian responsibility
Summary: 1. The cyber aggression on Albania.- 2. A legal analysis of cyber aggression.- 3. The problem of cyber malicious activities attribution.- 4. The role of private security companies in attribution: performing government-like tasks? – 5. Concluding remarks. 1. The
The History of the Unix Operating System (Part 2)
Author: Carlo DenzaOriginal Publication Date: 07/10/2021Translator: Tara Lie Star Trek IV – The Voyage Home, directed by Leonard Nimoy (USA, 1986, Paramount Pictures): “The starship ‘U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701’ and its crew, led by Admiral James Tiberius Kirk, tasked with the
The History of the UNIX operating system (Part 1)
Author: Carlo DenzaOriginal Publication Date: 12/12/2020Translator: Tara Lie This article discusses the history of the Unix operating system (OS), a miracle of modern technology. This OS is used across the world, and is so versatile that it can be used on any type
Hacker gang OPERA1ER stole $11 million from African companies
Amsterdam, 07.11.2022 — Group-IB has today issued a new report, “OPERA1ER. Playing God without permission,” in collaboration withthe researchers from Orange CERT Coordination Center. The report takes a deep dive into financially motivated attacks of the prolific French-speaking threat actor, codenamed OPERA1ER. Despite relying solely
The Inventor of the P101 explains to us why Italy is destined to be a perennial “follower”
Author: Massimiliano BrolliOriginal Publication Date: 12/12/2020Translator: Tara Lie Pier Giorgio Perotto (for those who do not know of him) was an Italian electronics pioneer. In the 60’s he worked for Olivetti, and led the team that built the Olivetti Programma 101
Threat Actor 888 Claims Compromise of BMW (Hong Kong) Customers
Pietro Melillo - July 15th, 2024
Recently, a concerning news story has emerged in the world of cybersecurity. A well-known hacker, identified by the nickname 888, has allegedly leaked sensitive data belonging to BMW customers in...
RHC interviews Ransomcortex, the gang targeting Hospitals. “pay the ransom, we won’t even spare the CEO’s family.”
RHC Dark Lab - July 15th, 2024
Ransomcortex is a new cyber ransomware gang that resonates menacingly in the healthcare sector. This group has quickly attracted attention for its specialization in attacks on healthcare facilities, striking four...
Threat Actors IntelBroker Release Alleged Equifax Data on Underground Forum
RHC Dark Lab - July 13th, 2024
Recently, a threat actor in an underground forum published an alleged data breach. This incident was revealed by a user named IntelBroker on BreachForums, a notorious online community for cybercriminal...
Hospitals tremble! Ransomcortex arrives. ransomware gang targeting healthcare facilities
RHC Dark Lab - July 12th, 2024
Recently, the landscape of cyber threats has been enriched by the emergence of a new ransomware group named "Ransomcortex". This group is distinguished by its specialization in attacking healthcare facilities,...
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