(Getty Images) Appeals court tosses sanctions on Tornado Cash crypto mixer The mixer was sanctioned after a North Korea hacking group used the software to launder more than $455 million. Nov 27, 2024 By Greg Otto
An Iranian flag waves in a wind outside the Vienna International Centre hosting the United Nations (UN) headquarters and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as the socalled EU 5+1 talks with Iran take place in Vienna, on July 3, 2014. (Photo by JOE KLAMAR/AFP via Getty Images) Iranian nationals charged with hacking U.S. companies, Treasury and State departments $10 million rewards offered for information regarding the accused, who are allegedly connected to a pair of IRGC front companies. Apr 23, 2024 By AJ Vicens
President Joe Biden speaks at a campaign event at Pullman Yards on March 9, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Megan Varner/Getty Images) Biden’s budget proposal seeks funding boost for cybersecurity The president's budget is unlikely to be passed but offers insights on the administration's priorities ahead of this fall's election. Mar 11, 2024 By Christian Vasquez
Sarah Nur on Dept. of Treasury’s journey towards zero trust with AI acceleration Sara Nur speaks with CyberScoop at the Zero Trust Summit 2024. Feb 22, 2024 By Scoop News Group
North Korean flags blow outside an apartment building. Lazarus Group, a broad set of suspected North Korean hackers, is behind Operation Sharpshooter, according to McAfee. (Flickr user (stephan)) Cryptocurrency ‘mixers’ see record transactions from sanctioned actors An increase in funds sent from illicit addresses has accelerated the rise, indicating the technology remains attractive to cyber criminals. Jul 14, 2022 By Tonya Riley
The Monument to Party Founding is a monument in Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea. (Getty Images) FBI, CISA, Treasury: North Korean hackers taking aim at health care with Maui ransomware The ransomware has previously received little public scrutiny. Jul 6, 2022 By Tim Starks
(Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) Russia’s war on Ukraine making life difficult for Russian cybercriminals Flashpoint says international sanctions and a string of law enforcement actions are causing trouble for criminals to cash out. Apr 22, 2022
The U.S. Capitol is seen in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 22, 2018. (MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images) Major cyber incident reporting requirement, CISA budget hike on precipice of becoming law The incident reporting legislation, long in the works, also comes with nearly $2.6 billion for the agency for fiscal 2022. Mar 11, 2022 By Tim Starks