The Rainmaker Report

Previously Convicted Dutch Hacker Arrested in ShinyHunters Odido Probe A Dutch hacker, previously convicted, has been arrested in connection with the ShinyHunters hacking group, which is linked to the Odido cybercrime syndicate. Google has warned of a new campaign targeting Oracle Peoplesoft systems. The arrest comes as part of an ongoing investigation into a series of attacks attributed to ShinyHunters. • https://hackread.com/convicted-dutch-hacker-arrest-shinyhunters-odido-probe/ • https://www...

In this video, we dive into three major cybersecurity stories from September 28, 2026. Each story highlights different threats and actors in the digital world. **1. Army Cybercrime Case** A former U.S. soldier was sentenced for hacking and extortion, exposing sensitive data from the Army, including personal information and classified materials. This case underscores the risks posed by insider threats within the military. • https://cyberscoop.com/cameron-wagenius-att-snowflake-attacks-sentenced/...

In this update, we cover three major cybersecurity developments from September 23, 2026: a record GDPR fine for Google, a critical zero-day in Arista Velocloud orchestration, and the disruption of a phishing service targeting Microsoft accounts. **Story 1: Google Hit with €403m GDPR Fine Over Location Data Practices** Google has been fined €403 million by the Dutch Data Protection Authority for violations of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) related to its handling of user location...

This week in cybersecurity: ShinyHunters turns the tables on Clop, a deep dive into Flock's camera network, and state-backed attacks on Colorado's water infrastructure. Here is your full briefing. - - **Story 1: ShinyHunters Hacks the Clop Leak Site** The threat actor ShinyHunters breached and defaced the dark web leak site operated by the Clop ransomware gang, subsequently threatening to extort the group itself. The attack compromises Clop's operational infrastructure, potentially exposing vic...

Four Spy Groups Used the Same Chrome and Windows Exploit Kit Within a Week In a rare clustering of activity, four distinct espionage groups were observed deploying the same exploit kit, dubbed BlueMoon, within a seven-day window. The kit weaponized separate zero-day vulnerabilities in Google Chrome and Microsoft Windows, allowing for remote code execution and privilege escalation. This shared infrastructure suggests either a common exploit vendor or the rapid dissemination of a private bypass, ...