Researchers unpack massive email scam targeting dozens of companies

The campaign is the latest case of business email compromise, which costs victims billions of dollars annually.

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Ukrainian hackers target telecom firm connected to Russian central bank

Banking services in Russia may have been disrupted by the attack, which comes amid a Ukrainian counteroffensive.

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US cyber officials offer technical details associated with CL0P ransomware attacks

CISA and the FBI offered details to help organizations protect themselves against the group that has claimed hundreds of victims.

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Security professional’s tweet forces big change to Google email authentication

Gmail is tightening its implementation of an email security protocol after a researcher discovered a flaw allowing brands to be impersonated.

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Russian government accuses Apple of colluding with NSA in iPhone spy operation

A Russian intelligence agency said thousands of iPhones were infected in an operation that shows “cooperation” between Apple and the NSA.

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Southeast Asian hacking crew racks up victims, rapidly expands criminal campaign

A group called “Dark Pink” is likely based in Southeast Asia and shows signs of development and ongoing activity, researchers say.

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A different kind of ransomware demand: Donate to charity to get your data back

The group has claims nearly 180 targets despite being relatively new and casts its attacks as a form of activism.

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