Collaborate Disseminate
As enforcement and attribution have improved, scammers are ditching static infrastructure and drawn-out schemes for shorter campaigns that use disposable assets.
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Mandiant says the primary motive for the operation appears to be helping the Iranian government identify Iranians who may cooperate with Israel.
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The tech giant believes it is another instance of Iranian hackers attempting to meddle in U.S. politics and the upcoming presidential election.
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Federal authorities said one of the primary motives for the scheme was to avoid paying more than $116,000 in child support to his ex-wife.
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As part of the settlement, Lingo Telecom must also implement stronger procedures to combat illegal spoofing and robocalling over its network.
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The Biden administration has looked to regulation to strengthen cybersecurity rules, but a Supreme Court ruling threatens that effort.
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A letter sent to major carriers highlights gaps in a recently implemented set of protocols meant to verify legitimate callers and cut down on spoofing.
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An earlier ruling in the case had paralyzed communications between the government and online platforms to coordinate on mis- and disinformation.
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Election workers facing unprecedented harassment are retiring in huge numbers, posing a threat to the U.S. voting system.
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A more fragmented information ecosystem is making it more difficult to combat disinformation.
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