Netcrook
19 September 2026
30,000 Devices, One Monetization Machine: The WaterPlum Case Shows How Trust Becomes the Target
A joint law-enforcement advisory tied a long-running campaign to mass device compromise and more than $10.7 million in moved cryptocurrency, sharpening the warning that modern intrusion paths can begin with people, not exploits.
The Interview Scam That Turned Hiring Chat Into Device Compromise
A job-seeking lure aimed at technical workers shows how social engineering can scale into account theft and crypto losses without needing a flashy exploit.
Recruitment Bait Turns Into a Cyber Trap for Technical Workers
A fake interview can look harmless on the surface, but the WaterPlum campaign shows how hiring lures can be used to target IT professionals and, in the reported case, push crypto-theft activity.
Vexy’s Victim Post Leaves a Thin Trail and a Bigger Warning
Quy Nhon University has been named as a new ransomware victim, but the available evidence stops short of confirming intrusion, exfiltration, or disruption.
Before the Winners Emerged, Sony Tried to Define the Desktop
A look at Sony’s first computer shows how early computing markets formed before leadership, compatibility, and long-term expectations had settled.