In a significant cyber assault following the assassination of Iranian Major General Qasem Soleimani, the U.S. Department of Justice has indicted two hackers for defacing multiple websites within the United States. The defendants, Behzad Mohammadzadeh, also known as Mrb3hz4d, aged 19, and Marwan Abusrour, known as Mrwn007, aged 25, face…
In a significant move today, the United States government filed charges against five individuals linked to a state-sponsored Chinese hacking group known as APT41, as well as two Malaysian hackers. This group is believed to have compromised over one hundred businesses globally, showcasing a sophisticated range of cyber-espionage and financially…
Recently, the United States government unveiled criminal charges against seven hackers, including five from China and Malaysia, alongside two from Iran and Russia. These developments illustrate a continued focus on global cyber threats as part of the U.S. Department of Justice’s efforts to combat cybersecurity risks. Danil Potekhin and Dmitrii…
The U.S. government announced extensive sanctions on Thursday against an Iranian cybersecurity threat actor associated with the Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS). The sanctions are a response to a series of malware campaigns that have targeted Iranian dissidents, journalists, and entities within the telecom and travel sectors globally. According…
In a troubling development, German officials revealed last week that a ransomware attack on the University Hospital of Düsseldorf (UKD) led to a significant failure of its IT systems, ultimately resulting in a woman’s tragic death when she had to be redirected to a facility 20 miles away for treatment.…
A 39-year-old UK national, Nathan Francis Wyatt, has pled guilty in a U.S. federal district court in St. Louis, Missouri, for his role in a digital extortion scheme. Wyatt threatened to release stolen confidential information unless the victims met his demands for ransom. He is associated with the notorious hacking…
Recent months have seen a marked increase in ransomware assaults targeting critical infrastructure, with cybersecurity researchers identifying a new group engaging in sophisticated, multistage attacks aimed primarily at major corporate networks within Russia. This emerging threat actor, dubbed “OldGremlin,” appears to be linked to numerous operations that have been active…
Recent reports indicate that two individuals believed to be associated with China’s notorious Salt Typhoon hacking group may have previously undergone training at Cisco’s renowned networking academy. This development comes amidst growing concerns among U.S. lawmakers that expanded wiretap powers are inadequately protecting citizens’ data, allowing intelligence agencies broader access…
Recent cybersecurity investigations have revealed an ongoing cyberespionage initiative targeting Indian defense agencies and military personnel, dating back to at least 2019. This operation, identified as “Operation SideCopy” by Quick Heal, an Indian cybersecurity firm, is believed to be orchestrated by an advanced persistent threat (APT) group adept in concealing…
