Ransomware Sanctions Target VPN, Malware Providers
The U.S. Treasury Department has announced new ransomware sanctions against a virtual private network (VPN) provider, its administrator, and a malware service provider accused of…
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Chat Control 1.0 Returns After European Parliament Vote
The Chat Control 1.0 framework has been revived after the European Parliament voted to restore the legal basis that allows major technology companies to voluntarily…
Odido Cyberattack Probe Points To Dutch Suspects
The investigation into the Odido cyberattack has uncovered possible involvement of Dutch nationals, according to Dutch police, as authorities continue to investigate the ShinyHunters ransomware-linked…
Wireshark 4.6.7 Fixes 12 Security Flaws Across Protocols
The latest Wireshark 4.6.7 maintenance release addresses twelve security vulnerabilities that could affect users analyzing network traffic. Since packet captures processed in Wireshark pass through numerous protocol dissectors, malformed…
Scattered Spider Member Extradited To Face U.S. Charges
An alleged member of the Scattered Spider cybercrime group has been extradited from Finland to the United States to face federal charges related to conspiracy,…
Ukraine Transfers Seized Crypto Assets Worth $8.3M To ARMA
Ukraine has transferred Seized Crypto Assets worth more than 8.3 million USDT to the country’s Asset Recovery and Management Agency (ARMA), marking the first time…
ATM Jackpotting Malware Attackers Get 78-Month Prison Terms
Two Venezuelan nationals have been sentenced to 78 months in prison for their role in an ATM jackpotting scheme that used malware to force cash…
UAE Cybersecurity Council Warns About Digital Footprints
The UAE Cybersecurity Council has issued a cybersecurity advisory urging individuals to strengthen the protection of their digital footprints, warning that cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting…
Iranian Hacker Arrested Over $3.4B Cyberattack On USA
An alleged Iranian hacker accused of hacking US infrastructure has been arrested in Montenegro following a joint operation by Montenegrin police and the U.S. Federal…
Stryker Cyberattack: Lawsuit Faces Dismissal Bid In Court
The legal fallout from the Stryker cyberattack continues to unfold, as the medical technology manufacturer has asked a federal court to dismiss a proposed class…
Transport For London Cyberattack Hackers Plead Guilty
Two alleged members of the cybercrime collective Scattered Spider have pleaded guilty to their roles in the Transport for London cyberattack, an incident that disrupted…
National Health Care Fraud Takedown Charges 455 Defendants
The National Health Care Fraud Takedown has resulted in criminal charges against 455 defendants, including 90 doctors and other licensed medical professionals, for their alleged…