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Legacy web forms are the weakest link in government data security

Outdated government web forms are placing millions of citizens at risk as sensitive information is collected and transmitted through insecure, non-compliant systems.

Nov 21, 2025 By Frank Balonis

Authorities from Ukraine, France and Europol arrested the alleged administrator of XSS.is in Kyiv, Ukraine, on July 22, 2025. (Europol)

Authorities in Ukraine nab alleged admin of Russian-language cybercrime forum

Officials accuse the unnamed suspect of running XSS.is, a key and long-running marketplace with more than 50,000 registered users. The suspect allegedly made more than $8.2 million.

Jul 23, 2025 By Matt Kapko

Participant hold their laptops in front of an illuminated wall at the annual Chaos Computer Club (CCC) computer hackers’ congress, called 29C3, on December 28, 2012 in Hamburg, Germany. (Photo by Patrick Lux/Getty Images)

Ransomware gangs are starting more drama on cybercrime forums, upending ‘honor among thieves’ conventions

Researchers say online disputes between hackers can be a treasure trove of intelligence.

Sep 29, 2021 By Tonya Riley

Market for software exploits is often focused on Microsoft flaws, years-old technology

Holes in popular software can yield major profits for criminals.

May 17, 2021 By Sean Lyngaas

In an aerial view, fuel holding tanks are seen at Colonial Pipeline’s Dorsey Junction Station on May 13, 2021 in Washington, DC. The Colonial Pipeline has returned to operations following a cyberattack that disrupted gas supply for the eastern U.S. for days. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Russian cybercrime forum XSS claims to ban ransomware following Colonial Pipeline hack

There's newfound pressure on ransomware operators.

May 14, 2021 By Sean Lyngaas

Russia’s foreign ministry building. (Bernt Rostad / Flickr)

No one actually hacked the Russian Foreign Ministry

A Russian government website was widely reported to be hacked and defaced on Monday. In fact, there was no hack or breach.

Oct 24, 2016