African cybercrime crackdown nets more than 1,000 suspects

The international law enforcement operation is the latest to tackle cybercrime on the continent.

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What’s new from this year’s Counter Ransomware Initiative summit, and what’s next

Action plans, different kinds of meetings and more have all been in the mix, top administration officials told CyberScoop.

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Research reveals vulnerabilities in routers that left 700,000-plus exposed

ForeScout said one of them warranted rating at the maximum severity level, although DrayTek has issued patches.

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US, UK law enforcement to implement data sharing law, troubling privacy advocates

Other countries seeking data sharing agreements similar to the one with the U.K. include Turkey, Japan, India and most of Europe.

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FBI, CISA, Treasury: North Korean hackers taking aim at health care with Maui ransomware

The ransomware has previously received little public scrutiny.

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DOJ, international law enforcement disrupt massive RSOCKS botnet

The search warrant targeted a Florida hosting company alleged to have facilitated the botnet activity.

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Analysis of well-known Iranian hacking group points to more purely financial attacks

The government-linked hacking activity is both an intel-gathering effort as well as a money maker, researchers say.

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U.S., allies warn of rising recent and future attacks on managed service providers

The internationally coordinated notice offers specific best practices for MSPs and customers amid warnings of increasing threats.

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U.S., allies warn of rising recent and future attacks on managed service providers

The internationally coordinated notice offers specific best practices for MSPs and customers amid warnings of increasing threats.

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