Ransomware poseurs are trying to extort businesses through physical letters

The FBI is warning business leaders about the scam perpetrated by an unidentified threat group.

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Russian crypto exchange Garantex seized in international law enforcement operation

The Department of Justice also indicted two men tied to the exchange.

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Silk Typhoon shifted to specifically targeting IT management companies

The Chinese state-backed espionage group started targeting third-party IT services in late 2024, Microsoft researchers said.

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US indicts 12 Chinese nationals for vast espionage attack spree

A flurry of unsealed indictments reveal China’s alleged well-coordinated effort to use a hacker-for-hire ecosystem to conduct espionage while obscuring the government’s direct involvement.

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Cybercriminals picked up the pace on attacks last year

Ransomware groups last year achieved lateral movement within an average of 48 minutes after gaining initial access to targeted environments, threat intelligence experts said.

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Investigator says differing names for hacker groups, hackers studying investigative methods hinders law enforcement

Competing agencies and districts are another hurdle for prosecutions, an investigator said in a recent speech.

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