Documents reviewed by CyberScoop show that law enforcement is tracking these violent criminal groups’ use of malicious cyber tools to cause harm to children.
How plug-and-play hacking tools and lax configs helped a Russian script kiddie start a scheme.
The pre-election period was busy for foreign and domestic actors looking to undermine confidence in U.S. elections. Election observers are expecting an even bumpier ride between election day and inauguration.
The credentials are likely for future phishing and spam campaigns, Sysdig researchers said.
Maxim Rudometov, who is believed to reside in southern Russia, is not likely to be extradited.
Authorities say they’ve gained “full access” to the hackers’ servers.
Google’s Threat Analysis Group and Mandiant said one group is behind the hybrid campaign that takes aim at both recruits and broader recruiting efforts.
Eric Council Jr. was charged with aggravated identity theft and access device fraud in connection with the January 2024 incident.
The attacks targeted Russia’s leading state media provider and the country’s courts system.
The Swedish Public Prosecutor’s Office said the Iranian hacking unit pushed 15,000 texts after breaching an unnamed telecom firm.
