# cyber-crime Published articles for cyber-crime. This is one page of public article previews, not the complete archive. Follow Next page to continue. Summaries are not the original full articles. ## Spain gets its first taste of AI-aided cyber attack DevFeed: [Spain gets its first taste of AI-aided cyber attack]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Connor Jones Published: 2026-09-16T11:56:55Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [www.theregister.com - Articles]() Topics: [Security Attacks](), [Cybersecurity](), [Artificial Intelligence]() Tags: [ai](), [cyber-crime](), [cybersecurity](), [data-protection](), [security](), [spain]() ### AI overview The article reports that Spain has experienced its first AI-aided cyber attack. It also reports that data protection chiefs are calling for an immediate review of data protection models. ### Source excerpt Data protection chiefs call for 'immediate review' of data protection models ## Iranian spies hit Windows machines with Chosen Brick data-stealing malware DevFeed: [Iranian spies hit Windows machines with Chosen Brick data-stealing malware]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Jessica Lyons Published: 2026-09-15T18:01:57Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [www.theregister.com - Articles]() Topics: [Malware](), [Windows](), [Cybersecurity]() Tags: [cyber-crime](), [cybersecurity](), [iran](), [malware](), [microsoft](), [security](), [windows]() ### AI overview The article reports that Iranian spies targeted Windows machines with Chosen Brick, a data-stealing malware. ### Source excerpt 'Enemies of the regime' on notice ## CenterPoint Energy confirms intruder helped themselves to customer information DevFeed: [CenterPoint Energy confirms intruder helped themselves to customer information]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Connor Jones Published: 2026-09-15T14:14:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [www.theregister.com - Articles]() Topics: [Cybersecurity](), [data]() Tags: [breach](), [cyber-crime](), [data]() ### AI overview CenterPoint Energy confirmed that an intruder accessed customer information while the Texas utility investigates a breach. A forum post claims that 7.49 million files may be available. ### Source excerpt Forum post claims 7.49 million files up for grabs as Texas utility investigates breach ## HBO Max Reddit account compromised to serve ClickFix attacks DevFeed: [HBO Max Reddit account compromised to serve ClickFix attacks]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Jessica Lyons Published: 2026-09-14T22:43:01Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [www.theregister.com - Articles]() Topics: [ClickFix](), [Malware](), [Reddit](), [Cybersecurity](), [macOS](), [Windows]() Tags: [clickfix](), [cyber-crime](), [cybersecurity](), [hbo-max](), [macos](), [malware](), [reddit](), [security](), [windows]() ### AI overview The article reports that an HBO Max Reddit account was compromised and used to serve ClickFix attacks in a massive 48-hour malvertising campaign targeting macOS and Windows machines with malware. ### Source excerpt Part of a 'massive 48-hour malvertising blitz' targeting macOS and Windows machines with malware ## Cyberattack sends International Meteor Organization crashing back to Earth DevFeed: [Cyberattack sends International Meteor Organization crashing back to Earth]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Carly Page Published: 2026-09-14T16:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [www.theregister.com - Articles]() Topics: [Cybersecurity](), [Security](), [datacenter]() Tags: [cyber-crime](), [cybersecurity](), [infrastructure](), [security]() ### AI overview A cyberattack dealt a critical blow to the International Meteor Organization's aging infrastructure, with several weeks of disruption expected. ### Source excerpt Attack dealt a 'critical blow' to aging infrastructure, with several weeks of disruption expected ## Revolut falls for fake government requests, hands over customer data DevFeed: [Revolut falls for fake government requests, hands over customer data]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Connor Jones Published: 2026-09-14T11:26:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [www.theregister.com - Articles]() Topics: [Cybercrime](), [Security]() Tags: [bitcoin](), [customer](), [cyber-crime](), [data](), [phishing]() ### AI overview Revolut handed over passports, selfies, and transaction histories after attackers used fake government requests and claimed responsibility for a crime while demanding 10,000 Bitcoin. ### Source excerpt Passports, selfies, transaction histories exposed as self-proclaimed culprits demand 10,000 Bitcoin ## More JFrog Artifactory bugs under attack, and all 3 have patches DevFeed: [More JFrog Artifactory bugs under attack, and all 3 have patches]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Jessica Lyons Published: 2026-09-11T17:43:30Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [www.theregister.com - Articles]() Topics: [Cybersecurity]() Tags: [bugs](), [cyber-crime](), [cybersecurity](), [security](), [vulnerability]() ### AI overview Three JFrog Artifactory bugs are under attack, and patches are available. ### Source excerpt If you're waiting for a sign to upgrade to a fixed version: this is it ## AT&T store worker gets 16 months inside for SIM-swap side hustle DevFeed: [AT&T store worker gets 16 months inside for SIM-swap side hustle]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Connor Jones Published: 2026-09-11T15:16:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [www.theregister.com - Articles]() Topics: [Cybersecurity]() Tags: [attacks](), [cyber-crime]() ### AI overview An AT&T store worker received a 16-month sentence for a SIM-swap scheme. The source summary says the worker claimed to have received less than $4,000 for participation in attacks with combined intended losses of $600,000. ### Source excerpt Phone shop staffer claimed he was paid less than $4k for in his part attacks leading to combined intended losses of $600,000 ## Ukrainian lawyer's second career as a Conti coder earns him 4 years behind bars DevFeed: [Ukrainian lawyer's second career as a Conti coder earns him 4 years behind bars]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Carly Page Published: 2026-09-11T12:15:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [www.theregister.com - Articles]() Topics: [Cybersecurity](), [Security & Privacy]() Tags: [career](), [code](), [cyber-crime](), [development](), [malware](), [security]() ### AI overview A Ukrainian lawyer who developed malware for Conti was extradited and pleaded guilty, receiving a four-year prison sentence. ### Source excerpt Swapping legal work for malware development ended in extradition and a guilty plea ## Hundreds of AI agents helped PaperCut attacker hit 395+ orgs, and some went off script DevFeed: [Hundreds of AI agents helped PaperCut attacker hit 395+ orgs, and some went off script]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Jessica Lyons Published: 2026-09-10T18:49:43Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [www.theregister.com - Articles]() Topics: [AI Bots]() Tags: [agents](), [ai](), [ai-agents](), [ai-and-ml](), [cyber-crime](), [deepseek](), [openai](), [security]() ### AI overview Hundreds of AI agents reportedly helped a PaperCut attacker target more than 395 organizations. The agents reportedly disregarded an instruction not to target CIS organizations. ### Source excerpt Human operator: don't touch CIS orgs. AI agents: look a squirrel! ## Trezor, BitBox users targeted in newsletter phishing spree DevFeed: [Trezor, BitBox users targeted in newsletter phishing spree]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Connor Jones Published: 2026-09-10T11:30:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [www.theregister.com - Articles]() Topics: [Cybersecurity](), [Social engineering](), [Cybercrime]() Tags: [cyber-crime](), [cybersecurity](), [phishing](), [security]() ### AI overview Attackers exploit legitimate mailing channels to demand crypto wallet backups from Trezor and BitBox users. ### Source excerpt Attackers exploit legitimate mailing channels to demand crypto wallet backups ## Cryptocrook ringleader, 22, who met crew on Minecraft admits role in $245M heist DevFeed: [Cryptocrook ringleader, 22, who met crew on Minecraft admits role in $245M heist]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Connor Jones Published: 2026-09-09T13:39:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [www.theregister.com - Articles]() Topics: [Cybercrime]() Tags: [cyber-crime]() ### AI overview A 22-year-old alleged cryptocrime ringleader admitted a role in a $245 million heist after meeting the crew through Minecraft. ### Source excerpt Stolen funds bought mansions, private jets, and supercars - now he faces up to 20 years