Scworld 0APT Cybercrime Group Accused of Fabricating Breach Claims
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The newly emerged cybercrime group 0APT is accused of falsely claiming to have breached hundreds of major companies to extort ransoms. Security researchers from GuidePoint’s Research and Intelligence Team (GRIT) have found no evidence supporting 0APT's claims, indicating that the group uses fake names and real companies to deceive potential victims. The alleged victim data appears to be fabricated, raising concerns about the legitimacy of their operations.
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2026-01-01
0APT claims to have breached approximately 200 companies
2026-02-10
Hackread reports on 0APT's fabricated breach claims
2026-02-10
Bankinfosecurity brands 0APT a likely scam operation
2026-02-11
Cyberscoop highlights lack of evidence for 0APT's claims
2026-02-12
Scworld reports on GRIT's findings regarding 0APT
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