Search results for: “law enforcement”
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Russia Detains Eight in Bashkortostan Over Alleged Telecom Sabotage Plot
Russian authorities have detained eight individuals in the republic of Bashkortostan, alleging their involvement in a plot to sabotage telecommunications infrastructure. The detentions signal a heightened focus on internal security amidst ongoing international tensions.
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U.S. Prosecutors Indict Cybersecurity Insiders Accused of BlackCat Ransomware Attacks
Federal prosecutors in the United States have indicted three individuals, including cybersecurity professionals, for allegedly hacking into the networks of five U.S. companies using BlackCat (also known as ALPHV) ransomware between May and November 2023. The group is accused of deploying the ransomware and extorting victims for cryptocurrency payments.
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U.S. Prosecutors Indict Three in BlackCat Ransomware Scheme
Federal prosecutors in the United States have indicted three individuals for allegedly operating as part of a BlackCat (ALPHV) ransomware operation, targeting five U.S. companies and extorting significant sums.
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North Korean Actors Target Web3, New Side-Channel Attacks Exploit Intel/AMD TEEs
North Korean Actors Target Web3, New Side-Channel Attacks Exploit Intel/AMD TEEs
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User of Phishing Platform LabHost Sentenced to 300 Days in Prison
A Dutch court has sentenced a 37-year-old man to 300 days in prison, with 226 days suspended, for utilizing the sophisticated phishing-as-a-service platform, LabHost. The ruling underscores the serious legal ramifications for individuals who engage with criminal infrastructure designed to facilitate online fraud.
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YouTube Ghost Network Leverages Deceptive Tactics for Widespread Malware Distribution
A sophisticated and coordinated malware distribution operation, dubbed the “YouTube Ghost Network” by Check Point Research, has been actively exploiting YouTube’s features to promote malicious content and distribute information-stealing malware.
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Alleged Jabber Zeus Coder ‘MrICQ’ Extradited to U.S.
Yuriy Igorevich Rybtsov, known online as “MrICQ” and an alleged developer for the Jabber Zeus cybercrime group, has been arrested in Italy and extradited to the United States. He faces charges related to a scheme that allegedly stole tens of millions of dollars from U.S. businesses.
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Conti Ransomware Suspect Extradited to US, Faces Charges
Oleksii Oleksiyovych Lytvynenko, a Ukrainian national, has been extradited from Ireland to the United States to face charges of conspiracy related to the deployment of the Conti ransomware. This marks a significant international effort against cybercrime.
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Ukrainian National Extradited to U.S. on Conti Ransomware Charges
Ukrainian national Oleksii Oleksiyovych Lytvynenko has been extradited to the U.S. to face charges related to his alleged involvement with the Conti ransomware operation. This action highlights ongoing international efforts against cybercriminals, with Lytvynenko facing potential penalties for wire fraud and computer fraud conspiracy. The Conti group, active from 2020 to 2022, is linked to…
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Ribbon Communications Discloses Year-Long Nation-State Infiltration
American telecommunications firm Ribbon Communications has disclosed a year-long infiltration by nation-state hackers, highlighting persistent threats to critical infrastructure providers.