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Inside the Booking.com Double Heist: Sophisticated Phishing Campaign Exposed

19 Feb 2026 news

A sophisticated cybercrime operation is targeting Booking.com partners and travelers through a two-stage phishing scheme. Attackers first compromise hotels, then use stolen booking data to scam guests. Discover how the campaign works and the techniques behind it.

#Phishing | #Cybercrime | #Booking.com

SmarterMail Exploits on Telegram: How Cybercriminals Weaponize Email Vulnerabilities

19 Feb 2026 news

Telegram channels are accelerating the weaponization of SmarterMail vulnerabilities, enabling ransomware groups to exploit email servers for initial access and lateral movement. Learn how attackers move from disclosure to breach in days—and how organizations can defend against the next wave.

#Cybercrime | #Ransomware | #Email Security

🏴‍☠️ Insomnia Ransomware Hits AdMark Asia Group: Executive Search Giant Targeted

19 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Asia

Insomnia ransomware has claimed AdMark Asia Group as its latest victim, exposing the vulnerabilities of leading executive search firms and raising questions about cyber resilience in Asia's business sector.

#Insomnia ransomware | #AdMark Asia | #cybercrime

🏴‍☠️ Qilin Ransomware Hits University of Mannheim in Latest Cyberattack

19 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Europe

On February 18, 2026, the University of Mannheim was named as the latest victim of the Qilin ransomware group. This cyberattack underscores the growing threat facing academic institutions worldwide.

#Qilin ransomware | #University of Mannheim | #cybercrime

Swipe, Steal, Repeat: Inside the Booming Business of Carding-as-a-Service

18 Feb 2026 news 🌍 North America

Underground Carding-as-a-Service platforms like Findsome and UltimateShop are turning stolen credit card data into a booming criminal business, putting millions at risk of fraud and identity theft. Here’s how the ecosystem works—and why it’s so hard to stop.

#Carding-as-a-Service | #Identity Theft | #Cybercrime

Cloud of Deceit: Cybercriminals Exploit Atlassian for Global Investment Scams

18 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Oceania

Cybercriminals leveraged Atlassian Jira Cloud’s email reputation to launch sophisticated, multilingual scam campaigns targeting investors and organizations. Learn how they bypassed defenses and what you can do to stay safe.

#Cybercrime | #Atlassian | #Investment Scams

Inside the Shadow Syndicate: How Cybercrime Became a Global Business Empire

18 Feb 2026 news

A new investigation reveals the sophisticated tactics, tools, and underground markets fueling the rise of organized cybercrime, now one of the world’s largest economies.

#Cybercrime | #Ransomware | #Generative AI

🏴‍☠️ Ransomware Runaway: Latin America’s Cybercrime Surge Threatens Global Supply Chains

18 Feb 2026 news 🌍 South America

Ransomware and hacktivist attacks soared by 78% in Latin America in 2025, exposing critical vulnerabilities across industries and threatening global supply chains. Intel 471’s new report reveals the region’s cybercrime crisis is spiraling, fueled by digital transformation, weak defenses, and growing state-sponsored activity.

#Ransomware | #Cybercrime | #Latin America

QR Code Scams: Hackers Hijack Phones with a Single Scan

18 Feb 2026 news

Hackers are exploiting QR codes to launch phishing and malware attacks on mobile users, using techniques like QR code shorteners and deep links. Learn how these scams work and how to stay safe.

#QR Code | #Phishing | #Cybercrime

Ghost Guests and Phantom Portals: How Booking.com Partners and Travelers Are Targeted in Sophisticated Phishing Scheme

18 Feb 2026 news

A sweeping, multi-stage phishing operation is exploiting Booking.com partners to steal hotel credentials and defraud guests. Learn how attackers combine social engineering, advanced phishing kits, and infrastructure tricks in this evolving cybercrime campaign.

#Phishing | #Booking.com | #Cybercrime