Russian Hacker Levashov Sentenced to Time Already Served

A Russian hacker known internationally as the “bot master” was sentenced Tuesday to the 33 months he has already served in custody on federal charges he operated a network of devices used to steal computer credentials, distribute spam and install malic… Continue reading Russian Hacker Levashov Sentenced to Time Already Served→

UN Rights Chief Alarmed by Reported Use of Powerful Spyware

The United Nations’ human rights chief voiced alarm Monday over the reported use of military-grade malware from Israel-based NSO Group to spy on journalists, human rights activists and political dissidents.
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Firm Hacked to Spread Ransomware Had Previous Security Flaws

For 21 years, the software company Kaseya labored in relative obscurity — at least until cybercriminals exploited it in early July for a massive ransomware attack that snarled businesses around the world and escalated U.S.-Russia diplomatic tensions.
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