Mikhail Vasiliev was sentenced to prison in Canada and faces additional charges in the US for his role in the LockBit ransomware operation.
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The French Government Says It’s Being Targeted by Unusual Intense Cyberattacks
A group of hackers called Anonymous Sudan, considered by cybersecurity experts as pro-Russia, claimed responsibility for the attacks in online posts.
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FBI: Cybercrime Losses Exceeded $12.5 Billion in 2023
FBI’s IC3 publishes its 2023 Internet Crime Report, which reveals a 10% increase in the number of cybercrime complaints compared to 2022.
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Nigerian BEC Scammer Pleads Guilty in US Court
Henry Echefu admitted in a US courtroom to participating in a $200,000 business email compromise fraud scheme.
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Cybercriminals Spoof US Government Organizations in BEC, Phishing Attacks
Threat actor tracked as TA4903 spoofing US government entities in phishing and fraud campaigns.
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Anatomy of a BlackCat Attack Through the Eyes of Incident Response
Incident response experts at Sygnia provide a detailed blow-by-blow of a BlackCat ransomware attack and share tips for survival.
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German Authorities Take Down ‘Crimemarket’ Cybercrime Website
With over 180,000 users, Crimemarket was a trading hub for narcotics, cybercrime tools, and crimeware guides.
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US Charges Iranian Over Cyberattacks on Government, Defense Organizations
The US has charged an Iranian company’s employee over cyberattacks on State and Treasury Departments and defense contractors.
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Hackers Stole ‘Sensitive’ Data From Taiwan Telecom Giant: Ministry
Hackers stole “sensitive information” including military and government documents from telecom giant Chunghwa Telecom and sold it on the dark web, the island’s ministry of national defense said.
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German Steelmaker Thyssenkrupp Confirms Ransomware Attack
German steelmaking conglomerate Thyssenkrupp confirms one of its automotive units was disrupted by a ransomware attack.
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