Police nab 17-year-old linked to group behind MGM Resorts cyberattack

A 17-year-old arrested by British police Thursday is believed to be a member of the cybercriminal gang behind last year’s ransomware attack on MGM Resorts and a number of other major companies. The unidentified boy was released on bail as the investigation, which includes examination of a number of digital devices, continues, police said in […]

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Wallets tied to CDK ransom group received $25 million two days after attack 

Researchers say the wallets that received the large bitcoin payment are tied to BlackSuit affiliates. 

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Chinese hackers are increasingly deploying ransomware, researchers say

Elite state-backed hackers are embracing the use of ransomware to obfuscate their operations. 

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Chinese-aligned hacking group targeted more than a dozen government agencies, researchers find

The activity highlights a rapidly evolving, aggressive cyberespionage operation that played out across Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, a Talos report says.

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British national with possible links to high-profile phishing campaigns arrested in Spain

Authorities have yet to formally identify the 22-year-old, but reports suggest he was a prominent player in “the Com” ecosystem.

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Chinese cyber espionage campaign targets ‘dozens’ of Western governments, Dutch officials say

The ongoing operation claims international organizations and the defense industry as its victims, per authorities.

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