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FBI Disrupts First VPN Service Used by Ransomware Groups

The FBI and international partners dismantled First VPN, a specialized service used by dozens of ransomware groups for reconnaissance and intrusions.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read·May 22, 2026
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Emerging Reconnaissance: Attackers Actively Probe AI Models

DShield sensors detect increasing scanning activity targeting popular AI models like Claude and Hugging Face, signaling a potential new attack vector for threat actors.

Runtime Rebel Intel
5 min read·Apr 15, 2026
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Analysis of 'iranbot' Message in Cowrie Honeypot Logs

A peculiar 'iranbot_was_here' message, alongside Telnet logins and portscans, was observed in Cowrie honeypot logs, signaling potential reconnaissance activity.

Runtime Rebel Intel
5 min read·Mar 19, 2026
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Adminer & phpMyAdmin: Attacker Scans Target Database Management Tools

Runtime Rebel observes increased honeypot scans targeting Adminer and phpMyAdmin. Understand the risks associated with these database management tools and secure your

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read·Mar 18, 2026
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Analyzing Proxy Scanner Activity: Monitoring /proxy/ URI Patterns

Threat actors are shifting scanning patterns to identify open proxies using /proxy/ URI prefixes. Learn how to detect and mitigate these reconnaissance scans.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read·Mar 16, 2026