FBI has conducted more than 30 disruption operations in 2024  

Ransomware gangs take longer to re-establish themselves after disruptive operations, the bureau’s Cythia Kaiser says.

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US charges Russian national for developing RedLine infostealer

Maxim Rudometov, who is believed to reside in southern Russia, is not likely to be extradited.

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Report: Chinese hackers used telecom access to go after phones of Trump, Vance

U.S. authorities said they are investigating “unauthorized access to telecommunications infrastructure” by hackers linked to China.

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Iranian hackers are going after critical infrastructure sector passwords, agencies caution

An international advisory says that the purpose of the “brute force” attacks is to sell the info to cybercrime forums.

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Agencies warn about Russian government hackers going after unpatched vulnerabilities

The SVR is conducting its targeting both specifically and broadly, the U.S. and U.K. cyber agencies said.

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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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U.S. agencies say Iranian hackers tried to pass ‘non-public’ Trump campaign docs to Biden’s campaign

According to a joint statement from CISA, ODNI and the FBI, there is no evidence that anyone from Biden’s campaign responded to the offer.

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Iranian-linked hackers collaborate with ransomware affiliates, feds say

The group’s side hustle may not have explicit permission from its Iranian government sponsor.

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US intelligence agencies blame Iran for Trump campaign security incident

In a joint statement, agencies say both presidential parties have been targeted by Iran.

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