U.S. government sanctions prolific North Korean cyber espionage unit
The veteran hacking crew has been at the heart of Pyongyang's efforts to gather intelligence by breaching computer systems.
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Ransomware gang broken up in Ukraine as a result of international operation
Police in Ukraine arrested a 32-year-old man they say was the "leader" of a group, as well as "his four most active accomplices," according to a Google…
Ransomware groups rack up victims among corporate America
A new generation of cybercriminals have breached a slew of major firms, even those that have made major investments in security.
U.S. officials urge more information sharing on prolific cybercrime group
An aggressive ransomware group has hit a series of prominent targets in recent months without any arrests being made.
Russian cyberattack cut power in Ukraine, Michigan secretary of state talks election security
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson
Four dozen countries declare they won’t pay ransomware ransoms
The coalition aims to encourage members to no longer pay ransoms demanded by criminal hacking groups to discourage attacks from taking place.
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Kaspersky reveals ‘elegant’ malware resembling NSA code
The Russian cybersecurity firm discovered sophisticated malware that combined cryptocurrency mining and espionage capabilities.
Hackers that breached Las Vegas casinos rely on violent threats, research shows
While best known for its social engineering techniques, a criminal hacking group known as "the Com" sometimes uses threats of violence.
DC Board of Elections breach may include entire voter roll
A breach of Washington’s election authority discovered after stolen data was offered for sale may affect the city’s entire voting population.
Police seize Ragnar Locker leak site
A coalition of 16 law enforcement agencies collaborated to seize a site used by the criminal hacking group to extort its victims.