Ransomware activity shows no signs of slowing down

Ransomware attacks have seen a significant resurgence, disrupting multiple sectors and affecting global supply chains. Despite efforts to disrupt major ransomware groups, incidents continue to rise, signaling an ongoing and growing threat into 2024. In… Continue reading Ransomware activity shows no signs of slowing down

Russian authorities arrest nearly 100 in raids tied to cybercriminal money laundering

The Russian operation comes less than a week after the U.S. government unsealed indictments and sanctions against two men allegedly connected to the UAPS system

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Multinational police effort hits sections of Lockbit ransomware operation

Law enforcement announced arrests, seizures, and infrastructure takedowns as part of the effort.

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More frequent disruption operations needed to dent ransomware gangs, officials say

The comments from White House and ODNI officials ahead of a Counter Ransomware Initiative summit come as the gangs prove difficult to keep down.

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US Announces Charges, Sanctions Against Russian Administrator of Carding Website

US offers up to $10 million for information on Timur Shakhmametov, charging him with running the carding website Joker’s Stash.
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Two Russian nationals indicted for servicing millions of dollars in cybercrime funds

The DOJ, Treasury, State Department and Secret Service announce actions against the men allegedly behind notorious payment exchange services and a carding website.

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IRGC hacked a Swedish SMS service in response to Quran burning, authorities say

The Swedish Public Prosecutor’s Office said the Iranian hacking unit pushed 15,000 texts after breaching an unnamed telecom firm.

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