Cyber Security Headlines India orders web safety app, arrests over IP camera snooping, Albiriox shows up on dark web
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Dec 2, 2025 India is pushing forward with a mandatory web safety app, sparking privacy concerns. Meanwhile, authorities in South Korea have made significant arrests linked to hacking over 120,000 IP cameras. Dark web activities are highlighted as Albiriox malware surfaces on Russian forums, targeting banking systems. Additionally, a European crackdown has hit CryptoMixer, which was involved in laundering vast sums. A Dutch study reveals that most teenage cybercriminals cease their activities by age 20, challenging the stereotype of lifelong hackers.
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Expect Pushback On Mandatory Apps
- Do expect pushback when governments mandate pre-installed apps that remove user choice.
- Consider privacy and vendor policy conflicts, especially with platform owners like Apple.
Multiple Arrests From Camera To Dark Web Crimes
- South Korean police arrested four people for hacking more than 120,000 IP cameras and selling footage for tens of thousands of dollars.
- Australia and the UK also saw prison sentences for hijacking Wi-Fi and running dark web drug marketplaces respectively.
Commercial Android Malware With Remote Takeover
- Albiriox offers full Android device takeover and targets over 400 banking and crypto apps, now sold via subscriptions starting at $650 per month.
- Its features include VNC remote control, credential harvesting, UI automation, overlays, and GoldenCrypt evasion techniques.