Artem Stryzhak pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit computer fraud after he was extradited earlier this year.
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Thailand Conference Launches International Initiative to Fight Online Scams
Similar pledges to fight scam networks were made by members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in the months leading up to the Bangkok conference.
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In Other News: Docker AI Attack, Google Sues Chinese Cybercriminals, Coupang Hacked by Employee
Other noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: Trump could use private firms for cyber offensive, China threat to US power grid, RaccoonO365 suspect arrested in Nigeria.
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US Shuts Down Crypto Exchange E-Note, Charges Russian Administrator
The exchange has been allegedly involved in laundering money for ransomware groups and other transnational cybercriminal organizations.
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NMFTA Warns of Surge and Sophistication of Cyber-Enabled Cargo Theft
The trucking industry group has released its 2026 Transportation Industry Cybersecurity Trends Report.
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Militant Groups Are Experimenting With AI, and the Risks Are Expected to Grow
AI can be used by extremist groups to pump out propaganda or deepfakes at scale, widening their reach and expanding their influence.
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US Indicts Extradited Ukrainian on Charges of Aiding Russian Hacking Groups
Victoria Dubranova faces over 25 years in prison for links to Russia-backed CARR and NoName hacktivist groups.
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Ransomware Payments Surpassed $4.5 Billion: US Treasury
Ransomware payments reached the highest level in 2023, at $1.1 billion paid in 1,512 reported incidents.
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$29 Million Worth of Bitcoin Seized in Cryptomixer Takedown
Cryptomixer was targeted by law enforcement in Operation Olympia for facilitating cybercrime and money laundering.
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Australian Man Sentenced to Prison for Wi-Fi Attacks at Airports and on Flights
Michael Clapsis has been sentenced to 7 years and 4 months in prison for stealing sensitive information.
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