Tag Cybercrime

US Passage of UN Cybercrime Treaty Encountering Significant Challenges

Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Government US Senate Faces Challenges in Ratifying Controversial UN Cybercrime Treaty Amid Widespread Alarm Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • January 8, 2025 The U.S. Senate’s ratification of the UN cybercrime treaty appears unlikely. (Image: Shutterstock) The incoming Trump administration seems poised to sidestep the contentious United…

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Chinese Hack Compromises US Sanctions Office in Treasury Breach

Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Chinese Hackers Allegedly Target U.S. Treasury Department Offices Related to Economic Sanctions By Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • January 2, 2025 Chinese nation-state hackers infiltrated several U.S. Treasury Department offices. (Image: Shutterstock) A recent cyber intrusion linked to Chinese hackers has successfully breached…

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US Army Soldier Arrested in Connection with AT&T and Verizon Extortion Scheme

Topics: Cloud Security, Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime U.S. Army Soldier Cameron Wagenius Arrested in Connection with Snowflake Customer Data Extortion Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • December 31, 2024 Image: Shutterstock Federal law enforcement has arrested Cameron John Wagenius, a 20-year-old U.S. Army soldier, following a two-count indictment related to…

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Palo Alto Firewalls Compromised by Alleged Chinese Hackers

Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Network Firewalls, Network Access Control Hackers Exploit PAN-OS Vulnerability Shortly After Its Announcement Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • December 30, 2024 A Palo Alto firewall. (Image: Palo Alto) A suspected cyber espionage effort traced back to a Chinese hacking group is exploiting a…

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Can Ransom Payments Be Recovered? An In-Depth Examination of Cybercrime and Law Enforcement Strategies

The challenge surrounding the recovery of ransom payments made to cybercriminals has become increasingly complex, particularly following the recent arrest of Rostislav Panev. Apprehended by Interpol in Israel, Panev is connected to the notorious LockBit ransomware group that has exploited numerous targets globally. Notably, the U.S. Department of Justice alleges…

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NSW Police Collaborate with ID Support NSW to Combat Identity Crime

A new collaboration has emerged between NSW Police and ID Support NSW, aimed at fortifying efforts against cyber crime and responding more adeptly to incidents of identity theft. This partnership underscores a strategic initiative to dock resources and expertise, enhancing the fight against increasingly pervasive digital threats. The organizations formalized…

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