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Cybercrime Group Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters Shifts Tactics Amid Law Enforcement Pressure

The cybercrime collective Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters is evolving its tactics with an extortion-as-a-service program and potential new ransomware. Analysts suggest these moves aim to evade increasing law enforcement scrutiny following recent arrests of affiliated hackers.

Cybercrime Collective Adapts Operations

The hacking group known as Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters appears to be modifying its operational strategies, according to reports from Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 threat intelligence team. Sources indicate the group is developing an extortion-as-a-service (EaaS) program and potentially new ransomware, signaling a tactical pivot observed through monitored Telegram channels since early October 2025.

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Federal Agencies Face Dual Threats as Hackers Dox Officials and Surveillance Networks Draw Scrutiny

A hacking collective has published personal information for hundreds of DHS, FBI, and DOJ officials. Meanwhile, new revelations show multiple federal agencies accessed controversial license plate surveillance networks. These developments come amid broader cybersecurity concerns affecting election infrastructure and critical systems.

Federal Officials Targeted in Major Doxing Incident

Hackers associated with the cybercriminal collective known as “the Com” have published personal information of hundreds of federal law enforcement officials, according to reports from 404 Media. The leaked data reportedly includes spreadsheets containing personal details of 680 Department of Homeland Security officials, 170 FBI officials, and 190 Department of Justice officials. In some cases, the information included home addresses rather than work locations.