US sanctions alleged Chinese state hackers for attacks on critical infrastructure
The U.S. sanctioned a Wuhan-based company believed to be a front for China’s Ministry of State Security on Monday following dozens of attacks on critical infrastructure. The...
EU sets rules for Big Tech to tackle interference in European Parliament elections
The European Commission has published a range of new rules for the largest technology platforms to abide by, ahead of the European Parliament elections in June. The...
Detained execs, a bold escape, and tax evasion charges: Nigeria takes aim at Binance
In cryptocurrency and law enforcement circles, Tigran Gambaryan is a bit of a legend. As a special agent with the Internal Revenue Service he investigated financial...
Nigeria charges Binance with tax evasion; one detained exec has fled and another still...
Nigeria has charged Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, with tax evasion after a monthlong standoff between the government and the company intensified. The country’s tax watchdog made...
Pentagon, Congress have a ‘limited window’ to properly create a Cyber Force
The U.S. should create a separate cyber service following years of poor recruitment, lack of coordination by the existing military branches and overall absence of culture for the...
UK says China aimed ‘malicious cyber targeting’ at democratic institutions
The British government has publicly accused Chinese state-affiliated hackers with “carrying out malicious cyber activity targeting UK institutions and individuals important to our democracy.” In a statement...
German Police Seize ‘Nemesis Market’ in Major International Darknet Raid
Mar 24, 2024NewsroomRansomware / Threat Intelligence
German authorities have announced the takedown of an illicit underground marketplace called Nemesis Market that peddled narcotics, stolen data, and various cybercrime services.
The Federal...
UN probing 58 alleged crypto heists by North Korea worth $3 billion
A United Nations panel said it is investigating 58 cyberattacks allegedly conducted by North Korean hackers that allowed attackers to rake in about $3 billion over a six-year...
German political parties are latest targets of Russian cyber spies
A hacking group linked to Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) is targeting German political parties, according to an alert from cybersecurity company Mandiant. Germany, which has provided...
Illinois county government, local college affected by ransomware attacks
An Illinois county on the border with Iowa is the latest local government in the U.S. to fall victim to a ransomware attack. Henry County has been...
