New cybercrime group calling itself DarkBit attacks Israeli university

It’s not yet clear who is behind the group, but the name could have connections to other ransomware variants such as DarkSide and LockBit.

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US, UK sanctions members of ‘notorious cyber gang’ TrickBot

The sanctions are just the latest in a string of U.S. government actions against ransomware operators around the world.

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After Hive takedown, could the LockBit ransomware crew be the next to fall?

As international law enforcement agencies turn up the heat on ransomware gangs, LockBit’s high-profile cyberattacks make it a prime target.

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Sanctioned Iranian hackers behind Charlie Hebdo breach, Microsoft says

U.S. officials sanctioned members of the hacking group after they attempted to interfere in the 2020 U.S. presidential election.

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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.

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Live Nation blames bots and an ‘attack’ for Taylor Swift fiasco

The company blamed a “bot attack” for crippling ticket sales for the Swift tour as it defends accusations of anti-competitive behavior.

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