FSB’s Fronton DDoS tool was actually designed for widespread ‘massive’ fake info campaigns, researchers say

The analysis shows that what was thought of as a straightforward DDoS tool was so much more.

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Costa Rican president claims collaborators are aiding Conti’s ransomware extortion efforts

The claim comes after Conti doubled its extortion demand to $20 million and called for the overthrow of the government.

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Ransomware group strikes second U.S. health care system in the last two months

The targeted systems are just two of dozens of the group’s attacks in the last year.

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Ukrainian cybercriminal sentenced to 4 years in U.S. prison for credential theft scheme

The defendant earned roughly $80,000 from his crimes between 2017 and 2019, prosecutors said.

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Analysis of well-known Iranian hacking group points to more purely financial attacks

The government-linked hacking activity is both an intel-gathering effort as well as a money maker, researchers say.

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U.S., allies warn of rising recent and future attacks on managed service providers

The internationally coordinated notice offers specific best practices for MSPs and customers amid warnings of increasing threats.

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U.S., allies warn of rising recent and future attacks on managed service providers

The internationally coordinated notice offers specific best practices for MSPs and customers amid warnings of increasing threats.

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UK, EU, US formally blame Russia for Viasat satellite hack before Ukraine invasion

The British statement cites joint U.K./U.S. intelligence, representing the most formal U.S. attribution to date.

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Costa Rican president begins tenure with ransomware national emergency declaration

A Conti affiliate claimed responsibility and has posted more than 672 GB of data so far.

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Australian police unsuccessfully seek to have hosting company pull down leaked data website

The request came as police there investigate the hack of the Nauru Police Force.

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