Ukrainian national pleads guilty to Nefilim ransomware attacks

The 35-year-old faces up to 10 years in jail and authorities announced an $11 million reward for information on his alleged co-conspirator who remains at large.

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Former incident responders plead guilty to ransomware attack spree

Ryan Goldberg and Kevin Martin were working at cybersecurity companies when they switched sides and hit five companies with ransomware attacks in 2023.

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FBI says ‘ongoing’ deepfake impersonation of U.S. gov officials dates back to 2023

The update also includes new details around the specific tactics and talking points impersonators use to ensnare victims.

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