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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Senate Intel chair warns confluence of factors make election threats worse

Sen. Mark Warner said influence operations are easy and cheap, and their social media audience is more willing to believe them.

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North Korean hacker used hospital ransomware attacks to fund espionage

Federal prosecutors announced the indictment Thursday of a North Korean hacker accused of carrying out ransomware operations that targeted American health care facilities and used the proceeds of those operations to fund espionage efforts against the U.S. military and defense contractors.  Rim Jong Hyok is accused of using malware developed by North Korea’s military intelligence […]

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North Korean hacking group makes waves to gain Mandiant, FBI spotlight

The newly designated APT45 pursues military intelligence but has been expanding its targets, Mandiant says.

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Police nab 17-year-old linked to group behind MGM Resorts cyberattack

A 17-year-old arrested by British police Thursday is believed to be a member of the cybercriminal gang behind last year’s ransomware attack on MGM Resorts and a number of other major companies. The unidentified boy was released on bail as the investigation, which includes examination of a number of digital devices, continues, police said in […]

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British national with possible links to high-profile phishing campaigns arrested in Spain

Authorities have yet to formally identify the 22-year-old, but reports suggest he was a prominent player in “the Com” ecosystem.

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Global police operation strikes against malware infrastructure 

‘Operation Endgame’ targeted well-known malware variants used to facilitate ransomware and other serious cybercrime.

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Chinese national arrested for operating proxy service linked to billions in cybercrime 

YunHe Wang and two associates were also sanctioned by the Treasury Department in operation to install malware on users’ computers.

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