Notorious Genesis Market cybercrime forum seized in international law enforcement operation

The FBI led “Operation Cookie Monster” to shutter the site linked to millions of instances of fraud and cybercrime globally.

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Supply chain cyberattack with possible links to North Korea could have thousands of victims globally

An attack that could be the work of the notorious Lazarus Group attempted to install infostealer malware inside corporate networks.

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Google reveals two global spyware campaigns targeting Apple and Android devices

The operations are just the latest example of the proliferation of sophisticated spyware among private vendors, Google says.

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The FBI’s BreachForums bust is causing ‘chaos in the cybercrime underground’

The dramatic fall of one of the preeminent cybercrime communities on the web will have major implications for the cybercrime markets.

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Stealthy hacks show advancements in China’s cyberespionage operations, researchers say

Hacker groups linked to China have demonstrated the growing ability to infiltrate systems and remain hidden while they steal data.

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Hacker tied to D.C. Health Link breach says attack ‘born out of Russian patriotism’

The hacker who took responsibility for the D.C. Health Link breach claims to have targeted U.S. politicians out of allegiance for Russia.

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Microsoft: Russian hackers may be readying new wave of destructive attacks

The warning comes as part of an overview of cyberattacks carried out by Russian-linked actors over the past year.

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Cancer patient sues medical provider after ransomware group posts her photos online

The suit comes about six weeks after the ransomware threatened to post sensitive material online if they weren’t paid.

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