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Dark Web Forum Arrests, Columbus Ransomware Attack Updates, and American Background Info Data Leak17 Oct 202400:20:50

On this latest episode of Leaky Weekly, host and security researcher Nick Ascoli covers recent news in the cybercrime space such as the LockBit arrests, an update to the Columbus ransomware attack, Bohemia arrests, and MC2 data leak.

Here are the resources Nick mentions:

Brought to you by Flare, the world's easiest to use and most comprehensive cybercrime database that integrates into your security program in 30 minutes. Check out what’s on the dark web (and more) about your organization.

Flare now offers Flare Academy training, which is our (free!) training series led by experts that cover critical topics such as threat intelligence, operational security, and advanced investigation techniques. You can also earn CPE credits toward your cybersecurity certifications. Join the Flare Academy Community Discord to keep up with upcoming training, check out previous training resources, chat with cybersecurity professionals (including Nick!), and more.

AWS Takeover Campaign, Ransomware Attack on Columbus, and City of Columbus Sues Ransomware Researcher Whistleblower19 Sep 202400:14:26

In Leaky Weekly’s third episode, host and security researcher Nick Ascoli covers recent news in the cybercrime space including the AWS takeover campaign, ransomware attack on Columbus, Ohio, and the city of Columbus suing a ransomware researcher whistleblower.

Here are the resources Nick mentions:

Brought to you by Flare, the world's easiest to use and most comprehensive cybercrime database that integrates into your security program in 30 minutes. Check out what’s on the dark web (and more) about your organization.

Flare now offers Flare Academy training, which is our (free!) training series led by experts that cover critical topics such as threat intelligence, operational security, and advanced investigation techniques. You can also earn CPE credits toward your cybersecurity certifications. Join the Flare Academy Community Discord to keep up with upcoming training, check out previous training resources, chat with cybersecurity professionals (including Nick!), and more.

Background Check Organization Breach, a Repossessed Ransomware Blog, Feuding Forums, and Double Arrest of “J.P. Morgan”21 Aug 202400:10:31

In Leaky Weekly’s second episode, host and security researcher Nick Ascoli covers recent news in the cybercrime space such as the National Public Data breach, Dispossesser ransomware operation repossession, feuding forums, and the arrest of two “J.P. Morgans.”

Here are the resources Nick mentions:

Brought to you by Flare, the world's easiest to use and most comprehensive cybercrime database that integrates into your security program in 30 minutes. Check out what’s on the dark web (and more) about your organization.

Pilot: Stealer Log Abuse, Hacktivist Groups, and Unauthorized Access Through Third-Parties07 Aug 202400:14:51

In Leaky Weekly’s first episode, host and security researcher Nick Ascoli covers recent news in the cybercrime space, such as the AT&T breach, Snowflake tenant breaches, the hacktivist group SiegedSec, and Disney hack.

Here are the resources Nick mentions:

Brought to you by Flare, the world's easiest to use and most comprehensive cybercrime database that integrates into your security program in 30 minutes. Check out what’s on the dark web (and more) about your organization.

Flare now offers Flare Academy training, which is our (free!) training series led by experts that cover critical topics such as threat intelligence, operational security, and advanced investigation techniques. You can also earn CPE credits toward your cybersecurity certifications. Join the Flare Academy Community Discord to keep up with upcoming training, check out previous training resources, chat with cybersecurity professionals (including Nick and Tammy!), and more.

Arrests, RedLine & META Infrastructure Takedown, and MOVEit Leaks03 Dec 202400:15:48

On this latest episode of Leaky Weekly, host and security researcher Nick Ascoli covers recent news in the cybercrime space such as the USDoD arrest, Judische/Waifu (Connor Moucka) arrest, RedLine infrastructure takedown and arrest(s), and MOVEit leaks.

Here are the resources Nick mentions:

Brought to you by Flare, the world's easiest to use and most comprehensive cybercrime database that integrates into your security program in 30 minutes. Check out what’s on the dark web (and more) about your organization.

Flare now offers Flare Academy training, which is our (free!) training series led by experts that cover critical topics such as threat intelligence, operational security, and advanced investigation techniques. You can also earn CPE credits toward your cybersecurity certifications. Join the Flare Academy Community Discord to keep up with upcoming training, check out previous training resources, chat with cybersecurity professionals (including Nick!), and more.

PowerSchool Hack; Takedowns and Arrests and Leaks, Oh My!; and ITRC Breach Report Findings 20 Feb 202500:24:27

On this first episode of Leaky Weekly after our winter break, host and security researcher Nick Ascoli covers recent events in the cybercrime space the PowerSchool hack, Cracked & Nulled takedown & arrests, Otelier data leak, DeepSeek data leak, and Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) breach report findings.

Here are the resources Nick mentions:

Brought to you by Flare, the world's easiest to use and most comprehensive cybercrime database that integrates into your security program in 30 minutes. Check out what’s on the dark web (and more) about your organization.

Flare now offers Flare Academy training, which is our (free!) training series led by experts that cover critical topics such as threat intelligence, operational security, and advanced investigation techniques. You can also earn CPE credits toward your cybersecurity certifications. Join the Flare Academy Community Discord to keep up with upcoming training, check out previous training resources, chat with cybersecurity professionals (including Nick!), and more.

Committing Cybercrime Gets 5% Easier Each Year?: Ransomware Recap 2024-2025 with Tammy Harper03 Jun 202500:11:30

On this episode of Leaky Weekly, Tammy Harper, Senior Threat Intelligence Researcher at Flare joins host and security researcher Nick Ascoli. They discuss ransomware in 2024, and how that affects the ransomware ecosystem of 2025.

Tammy goes over:

  • 2024 ransomware ecosystem summary
  • 2025 disruptions in the wake of 2024 takedowns
  • Compromised credentials’ growing role in cybercrime

More episodes from Tammy and Nick’s conversation on ransomware will be coming in the following weeks.

Brought to you by Flare, the world's easiest to use and most comprehensive cybercrime database that integrates into your security program in 30 minutes.

Brought to you by Flare, the world's easiest to use and most comprehensive cybercrime database that integrates into your security program in 30 minutes. Check out what’s on the dark web (and more) about your organization.

Flare now offers Flare Academy training, which is our (free!) training series led by experts that cover critical topics such as threat intelligence, operational security, and advanced investigation techniques. You can also earn CPE credits toward your cybersecurity certifications. Sign up for Senior Threat Intelligence Researcher Tammy Harper’s Academy training, CRYPTOS: Hunting Adversaries in the Crypto Underground on Tuesday July 15, 2025 at 11:00-1:00 PM ET. Join the Flare Academy Community Discord to keep up with upcoming training, check out previous training resources, chat with cybersecurity professionals (including Nick and Tammy!), and more.

To Extort or Not to Extort: Ransomware Group Tactics in 2025 with Tammy Harper18 Jun 202500:22:16

On this episode of Leaky Weekly, Tammy Harper, Senior Threat Intelligence Researcher at Flare joins host and security researcher Nick Ascoli. They talk about shifts in the ransomware ecosystem in 2025.

Tammy explains:

  • Ransomware group adaptations based on 2024 events
  • Why data-only extortion isn’t catching on
  • How access to leaked data is shaping both victim decision-making and long-term exposure

More episodes from Tammy and Nick’s conversation on ransomware will be coming in the following weeks.

Brought to you by Flare, the world's easiest to use and most comprehensive cybercrime database that integrates into your security program in 30 minutes. Check out what’s on the dark web (and more) about your organization.

Flare now offers Flare Academy training, which is our (free!) training series led by experts that cover critical topics such as threat intelligence, operational security, and advanced investigation techniques. You can also earn CPE credits toward your cybersecurity certifications. Sign up for Senior Threat Intelligence Researcher Tammy Harper’s Academy training, CRYPTOS: Hunting Adversaries in the Crypto Underground on Tuesday July 15, 2025 at 11:00-1:00 PM ET. Join the Flare Academy Community Discord to keep up with upcoming training, check out previous training resources, chat with cybersecurity professionals (including Nick and Tammy!), and more.

LockBit's Fall and the Rise of Ransomware Chaos 2025 with Tammy Harper02 Jul 202500:16:26

On this episode of Leaky Weekly, Tammy Harper, Senior Threat Intelligence Researcher at Flare joins host and security researcher Nick Ascoli.

Tammy explains:

  • LockBit’s fall, the affiliate exodus, and rise of RansomHub
  • “Ransomware without the ware” – cross-posting as the norm now
  • Noise in the ransomware underground

More episodes from Tammy and Nick’s conversation on ransomware will be coming in the following weeks.

Brought to you by Flare, the world's easiest to use and most comprehensive cybercrime database that integrates into your security program in 30 minutes. Check out what’s on the dark web (and more) about your organization.

Flare now offers Flare Academy training, which is our (free!) training series led by experts that cover critical topics such as threat intelligence, operational security, and advanced investigation techniques. You can also earn CPE credits toward your cybersecurity certifications. Sign up for Senior Threat Intelligence Researcher Tammy Harper’s Academy training, CRYPTOS: Hunting Adversaries in the Crypto Underground on Tuesday July 15, 2025 at 11:00-1:00 PM ET. Join the Flare Academy Community Discord to keep up with upcoming training, check out previous training resources, chat with cybersecurity professionals (including Nick and Tammy!), and more.

Use a Stealer Log, Go to Prison (Part 1): IntelBroker and Scattered Spider(?) Arrests13 Aug 202500:15:02

On this episode of Leaky Weekly, host and security researcher Nick Ascoli gets into stealer logs and arrests in the last few weeks of threat actor IntelBroker and threat actors who targeted retail companies in the U.K. using the DragonForce encryptor. This is part 1 of a 2 part series, Use a Stealer Log, Go to Prison. Here's part 2: on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

Here are the resources on the stories:

Brought to you by Flare, the world's easiest to use and most comprehensive cybercrime database that integrates into your security program in 30 minutes. Check out what’s on the dark web (and more) about your organization.

Flare now offers Flare Academy training, which is our (free!) training series led by experts that cover critical cybersecurity topics. Check out Flare Academy to keep up with upcoming trainings, check out previous training resources, chat with cybersecurity professionals (including Nick!) in the Flare Academy Community Discord, and more.

NPM Supply Chain Attack, Fake Europol Bounty, and Operation Secure08 Oct 202500:07:37

On this episode of Leaky Weekly, host and security researcher Nick Ascoli covers the NPM supply chain attack, fake Europol bounty, and Operation Secure.

Here are the resources on the stories:

Brought to you by Flare, Threat Exposure Management solution and industry-leading dataset on cybercrime that integrates into your security program in 30 minutes. Check out what’s on the dark web (and more) about your organization.

Check out Flare Academy:

  • Our free training series led by experts on critical topics such as threat intelligence, operational security, and advanced investigation techniques (earn CPE credits towards cybersecurity certifications)
  • Our Discord community is a space to learn from and with cybersecurity professionals (including Nick!) and students, check out previous training resources, and keep up with upcoming training
Spilling the Tea on the Tea App and TeaOnHer, and Salesforce Tenant Breaches10 Sep 202500:10:09

On this episode of Leaky Weekly, host and security researcher Nick Ascoli spills the tea on data leaks from Tea and TeaOnHer, as well as attacks on Salesforce tenants.

Here are the resources on the stories:

Brought to you by Flare, Threat Exposure Management solution and industry-leading dataset on cybercrime that integrates into your security program in 30 minutes. Check out what’s on the dark web (and more) about your organization.

Flare now offers Flare Academy training, which is our (free!) training series led by experts that cover critical topics such as threat intelligence, operational security, and advanced investigation techniques. You can also earn CPE credits toward your cybersecurity certifications. Sign up for your next training here. Join the Flare Academy Community Discord to keep up with upcoming training, check out previous training resources, chat with cybersecurity professionals (including Nick!), and more.

Use a Stealer Log, Go to Prison (Part 2): PowerSchool and Snowflake Tenant Breach Arrests27 Aug 202500:11:05

On this episode of Leaky Weekly, host and security researcher Nick Ascoli gets into stealer logs and arrests in the last few weeks of the threat actors who targeted PowerSchool and Snowflake tenants. This is part 2 of a 2 part series, Use a Stealer Log, Go to Prison. Missed part 1? Check it out here on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

Here are the resources on the stories:

Brought to you by Flare, the world's easiest to use and most comprehensive cybercrime database that integrates into your security program in 30 minutes. Check out what’s on the dark web (and more) about your organization.

Flare now offers Flare Academy training, which is our (free!) training series led by experts that cover critical cybersecurity topics. Check out Flare Academy to keep up with upcoming trainings, check out previous training resources, chat with cybersecurity professionals (including Nick!) in the Flare Academy Community Discord, and more.

Attack on Identity: Dissecting Microsoft’s 2025 Digital Defense Report06 Nov 202500:24:46

On this episode of Leaky Weekly, host and security researcher Nick Ascoli and Flare’s Identity Security Expert Mike Iaconianni dig into their responses and questions to the Microsoft 2025 Digital Defense Report.

Here are the resources on the stories:

Brought to you by Flare, Threat Exposure Management solution and industry-leading dataset on cybercrime that integrates into your security program in 30 minutes. Check out what’s on the dark web (and more) about your organization.

Check out Flare Academy:

  • Our free training series led by experts on critical topics such as threat intelligence, operational security, and advanced investigation techniques (earn CPE credits towards cybersecurity certifications)
  • Our Discord community is a space to learn from and with cybersecurity professionals (including Nick!) and students, check out previous training resources, and keep up with upcoming training
React2Shell (CVE-2025-55182), 41% of Infostealer Victims Infected by Video Game Files11 Dec 202500:08:33

On this episode of Leaky Weekly, host and security researcher Nick Ascoli discusses findings from Flare Research including:

  • React2Shell (CVE-2025-55182) vulnerability and threat actor chatter
  • Findings from analysis of 50,000 stealer log infections

He also mentions instructions for a giveaway for CTF players who would like another shot at unlocking a shirt from a past challenge…

Here are the resources on the stories:

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  • Our Discord community is a space to learn from and with cybersecurity professionals (including Nick!) and students, check out previous training resources, and keep up with upcoming training
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