Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Government, Industry Specific Experts Anticipate Continued Collaboration Among International Law Enforcement Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • November 7, 2024 Image: Shutterstock The post-election landscape raises questions about how the incoming administration under Donald Trump will address the pervasive issue of cybercrime and collaborate with international partners.…
Recent findings from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) indicate that a group of hackers believed to be tied to Chinese intelligence has successfully intercepted surveillance data intended for American law enforcement agencies. This breach is part of a broader pattern…
Chinese Cyberespionage Campaign Targets U.S. Telecommunications Infrastructure The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have released a significant security advisory exposing a sophisticated cyberespionage campaign executed by state-sponsored Chinese hackers. This operation has successfully breached multiple U.S. telecommunications networks, posing a serious threat…
The FBI has issued a warning that North Korean cyber actors may seek to liquidate more than $40 million in stolen cryptocurrency. This announcement surfaced on Tuesday amid ongoing investigations into recent blockchain activities linked to a group identified by U.S. authorities as TraderTraitor, also known colloquially as Jade Sleet.…
On Thursday, a federal judge in Grand Rapids, Michigan, sentenced Richard Densmore, a 47-year-old Army veteran, to 30 years in federal prison for his involvement with the criminal network known as 764. Densmore was apprehended in late January at a residence in Kaleva, Michigan, where he resided with his grandmother.…
Russian Threats Intensify During U.S. Election, Sparking Concerns Over Voting Integrity As Americans head to the polls for the 2024 presidential election, U.S. intelligence agencies have issued warnings about an uptick in Russian interference tactics aimed at disrupting the electoral process. Recent reports indicate that the Kremlin is leveraging fake…
As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches its conclusion, notable concerns have emerged regarding the intensified disinformation campaigns orchestrated by Russian actors. With Donald Trump once again on the ballot, U.S. officials are raising alarms about the Kremlin’s ongoing efforts to undermine public faith in the electoral process and incite…
The FBI has raised alarms about a rising trend of dual ransomware attacks targeting organizations, a phenomenon that has been increasingly observed since July 2023. These coordinated attacks involve the deployment of multiple ransomware variants against a single victim, with notable malware strains including AvosLocker, Diamond, Hive, Karakurt, LockBit, Quantum,…
An alarming trend has emerged as the AvosLocker ransomware group has been implicated in attacks targeting crucial infrastructure sectors across the United States, with some incidents surfacing as recently as May 2023. This information comes from a comprehensive cybersecurity advisory jointly issued by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency…
