Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technology Anne Neuberger during the daily press briefing in the James Brady Room at the White House on March 21, 2022. (Photo by Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post via Getty Images) What’s new from this year’s Counter Ransomware Initiative summit, and what’s next Action plans, different kinds of meetings and more have all been in the mix, top administration officials told CyberScoop. Oct 3, 2024 By Tim Starks
Traffic streaks past the Department of Justice (DOJ) headquarters building late in the evening on May 18, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by J. David Ake/Getty Images) Nigerian man sentenced to 5 years for role in BEC operation The man’s co-defendant was previously sentenced to 10 years after being convicted in a jury trial. Sep 4, 2024 By AJ Vicens
(Getty Images) FBI arrests 65 in BEC scams that took $51M from US businesses "Operation Eagle Sweep" is the latest crackdown on business email compromise (BEC) scams by international law enforcement. Mar 30, 2022 By Tonya Riley
Two “SilverTerrier” suspects, center, appear in an unidentified location with law enforcement officers who participated in Operation Falcon II.(Interpol) Interpol arrests 11 alleged members of Nigerian scam syndicate ‘SilverTerrier’ The operation — with help from Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 as well as cybersecurity firm Group-IB — marks the second action against the group. Jan 19, 2022
(Getty Images) White House set to lead 30 nations in ransomware discussions, sans Russia The talks leave out the nation President Biden most often criticizes, but invitees will meet for two days on countering ransomware. Oct 13, 2021 By Tim Starks
(Getty Images) Researchers nab wannabe ransomware scammer trying to convince victims to help hack their employer The would-be perpetrator appeared to be associated with the DemonWare ransomware outfit. Aug 19, 2021 By Tim Starks
(Interpol) Accused email scammers busted in Nigeria for alleged fraud against 50,000 victims The TMT gang has compromised victims in more than 150 countries, according to Interpol and Group-IB. Nov 25, 2020 By Tim Starks
The Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building in Washington, D.C., headquarters of the United States Department of Justice. Nigerian scammer sentenced for defrauding targets out of $1 million in office supplies Much of the activity went down in 2013. Sep 23, 2020 By Shannon Vavra
(Getty Images) UK man arrives to face charges in US after alleged $2 million email scam It's the fourth time a defendant in this case has been charged. Aug 31, 2020 By Shannon Vavra
(Getty Images) Treasury Department sanctions six Nigerians after email scam nabs millions of dollars Suspects also are under indictment in Nebraska. Jun 17, 2020 By Jeff Stone