Ahmed Elbadawy pocketed massive proceeds from his crimes. Prosecutors are seeking the forfeiture of about $17.6 million in virtual currency, luxury vehicles, and a vast collection of…
The Department of Justice building is seen in Washington, DC, on August 9, 2022. (Photo by Stefani Reynolds / AFP) (Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)
Multiple China-aligned threat groups exploited the defects quickly to target various organizations. Proofpoint said the activity is ongoing and expects it to widen.
Light trails from a passing vehicle are seen in front of the Department of Justice building in Washington on November 21, 2021. (Stefani Reynolds for The Washington Post via Getty Images)
Sality’s peer-to-peer infrastructure allowed it to evade system-wide disruption efforts for an exceptionally long period. Authorities and cybersecurity experts finally brought it down.
The prolific ransomware group Qilin claimed responsibility for the attack. ATF insists the incident was limited to a standalone system and hasn’t impacted critical operations.