BC RCMP join international partners in crackdown of Russian cybercriminal network

BC RCMP join international partners in crackdown of Russian cybercriminal network

Operation Endgame, a collaborative effort among law enforcement agencies from the Netherlands, Canada, the U.S., and Germany, targeted the SocGholish malware framework linked to the Russian group Evil Corp. The operation disrupted the malware's spread via WordPress sites, affecting numerous entities. Recommendations for WordPress security were also provided.

Operation Royal Flush: FBI Busts Mafia-Backed NBA Gambling Ring

In a federal operation, over 30 individuals were arrested across 11 states for involvement in illegal gambling networks tied to NBA figures and the Mafia. Key arrests include NBA Coach Chauncey Billups and player Damon Jones for running a rigged poker ring, while Miami guard Terry Rozier faces wire fraud charges for insider betting.