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Down but not out: Russian crooks rally to new strongholds
Cybercriminals affiliated with the pariah superstate are setting up shop on other platforms after the recent shutdown of major illicit trading forums used by threat actors, analysis by Digital Shadows confirms.
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Worries over human rights surge as Musk plans to take Twitter private
Human rights activists worry that the possible privatization of the social media giant could reduce its transparency and accountability.
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REvil: back at the Kremlin’s behest?
The ransomware group busted in January by Russian authorities acting on a US tip-off may have resurfaced, as a result of heightened tensions between Moscow and Washington in the wake of the Ukraine invasion.
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North Korean hackers are after the blockchain and crypto sectors, the US government warns
The US government released an advisory to warn the public about the elevated risk of state-sponsored cyberattacks on the blockchain...
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Netflix could charge users for password sharing amid a wave of unsubscriptions
The streaming giant experienced a subscriber loss for the first time in a decade, with over 200,000 viewers canceling their...
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Top company bosses are being headhunted – by threat actors
Nearly every large company executive has their details held by data brokers online, rendering their businesses vulnerable to attack by cybercriminals, research from Blackcloak suggests.
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British retailer Funky Pigeon suspends digital orders following a “cyber incident”
The WH Smith-owned online greetings card and gift company Funky Pigeon suffered from a cyberattack, halting all new orders. The...
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China cyber spies fewer but more focused, says study
The number of Chinese espionage groups appears to have declined in recent years, but several dozen remain active in what appears to be an orchestrated campaign focusing on the US and other key targets, says a report by Mandiant.
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The US vows to stop satellite-destroying tests
Washington is the first capital to publicly announce the withholding of destructive tests that create dangerous debris. US Vice President...
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The US warns North Korean hackers focus on blockchain firms
State-sponsored hackers aim to grab crypto funds by exploiting vulnerabilities in businesses dealing with blockchain. The FBI, CISA, and the...
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Conti claims responsibility for an attack on wind turbine giant Nordex
Russia-linked ransomware group claims it was behind an attack on German renewables giant Nordex, forcing the company to shut down...
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North Korean hackers named behind the $620 million Ronin hack
Two state-sponsored hacker groups stole over $620 million worth of crypto from the Ronin exchange. The FBI attributed the March...
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Senior EU officials targeted with NSO Group's spyware - media
Spy software designed by the Israeli firm NSO Group was used to spy on senior officials at the European Commission,...
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Nord Security raises its first-ever outside capital to build a 'radically better internet'
Internet privacy and security company Nord Security said it is after a more holistic approach to online security.
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Russia-linked Hydra, the world's largest darknet marketplace, shut down and seized
Authorities seized the infrastructure of the infamous marketplace, with the US Treasury sanctioning the entity together with crypto exchange Garantex....
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UK retailer partially shuts down following a disruptive cyberattack
The UK retail chain selling books, art supplies, and stationery, The Works, was forced to close several of its stores...
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‘Resilient’ gang traded card fraud for ransoms, says report
A cybercriminal group once notorious for digital payment card theft is believed to have switched its focus to ransomware attacks, in a reminder of just how versatile threat actors have become.
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Criminals spoof WhatsApp voicemail to steal your credentials
Threat actors have spoofed WhatsApp voicemail service to target close to 28 thousand mailboxes and steal user credentials.
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Abusing the war: scammers target donations to Ukraine
There are no lines too red for crooks to cross as cybercriminals steal donations meant for a country at war....
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As tech giants decide to remain in Russia, their employees get eager to protest
Following the announcement of a number of giant tech corporations that they will continue their operations in Russia in one...
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