Anton Petrus, via Getty Images Russia bans cybersecurity company Recorded Future The designation won cheers from the CEO of the firm, believed to be the first information security company to garner the label. 4 hours ago By Tim Starks
Suspects detained during raid in Angola. (Interpol) African cybercrime crackdown nets more than 1,000 suspects The international law enforcement operation is the latest to tackle cybercrime on the continent. Nov 26, 2024 By Tim Starks
Visitors sit at the stand of Russian antivirus software development company Kaspersky Lab on the opening day of the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on February 28, 2022. (Photo by PAU BARRENA/AFP via Getty Images) Biden administration bans sale of Kaspersky software in US The move against the Russian cybersecurity giant aims to prevent the company from being used in cyber operations or data collection by Moscow. Jun 20, 2024 By Elias Groll
(Yuichiro Chino/Getty Images) Kaspersky reveals ‘elegant’ malware resembling NSA code The Russian cybersecurity firm discovered sophisticated malware that combined cryptocurrency mining and espionage capabilities. Oct 26, 2023 By AJ Vicens
(Gwengoat/Getty Images) Two dozen arrested, hundreds of malicious IPs taken down in African cybercrime operation The cybercrime and fraud operations, including fraudulent art sales, were linked to financial losses of more than $40 million. Aug 18, 2023 By AJ Vicens
The Apple Inc logo is displayed outside a retail store at the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, California on March 20, 2023. (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images) Apple issues third mobile OS update after zero-click spyware campaign The patch is the latest to address issues associated with what cybersecurity firm Kaspersky called Operation Triangulation. Jul 25, 2023 By AJ Vicens
(Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Apple issues emergency patch to address alleged spyware vulnerability The fix follows allegations from a Russian intelligence service that an intentional flaw in iPhones provided a gateway for American espionage. Jun 21, 2023 By AJ Vicens
Getty Images Cybercrime groups offer six-figure salaries, bonuses, paid time off to attract talent on dark web Despite the obvious risks, tech jobs with hacking groups can be alluring for those who need the money or want to do the work. Jan 30, 2023 By AJ Vicens
Researchers say that a North Korean hacking group known for cryptocurrency heists is widening its aim (Getty Images) North Korean cryptocurrency hackers expand target list North Korean hackers known for cryptocurrency heists are expanding their targets to include education, government and healthcare, according to researchers tracking the group. The activity could be… Jan 25, 2023 By Tonya Riley
Jackie Niam/Getty Images ‘Poisoned’ Tor Browser tracks Chinese users’ online history, location Attackers modified the popular anonymity-enabling Tor browser to track users in China and record browsing history, researchers said. Oct 4, 2022 By AJ Vicens