In landmark for post-quantum encryption, NIST releases three algorithms
Three encryption tools designed to protect information against a quantum computer were publicly released on Tuesday by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) — a...
Russia is pushing disinformation about Kursk operation, Ukrainian officials say
The Ukrainian security service (SBU) is warning of a new Kremlin disinformation campaign related to Ukraine’s recent incursion into Russian territory. According to the SBU’s statement, Russia...
Australian gold mining company Evolution Mining announces ransomware attack
Evolution Mining, an Australian gold mining company, told investors on Monday that it became aware of a ransomware attack last week impacting its IT systems. The company,...
Britain and France to discuss misuse of commercial cyber intrusion tools
The United Kingdom and France will soon launch a consultation on how to tackle “the proliferation and irresponsible use” of commercial cyber intrusion tools, according to a statement...
As he retires after two decades at Homeland Security, Brandon Wales reflects on CISA’s...
Brandon Wales sails into the sunset this week. The outgoing executive director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Wales will leave the Department of Homeland...
UN cybercrime treaty passes in unanimous vote
The United Nations passed its first cybercrime treaty on Thursday in a unanimous vote supporting an agreement first put forward by Russia. The passage of the treaty...
Iranian hackers ramping up US election interference, Microsoft warns
Iranian hackers have increased their efforts to influence the upcoming U.S. election, attempting to break into the campaign of an unnamed presidential candidate and creating fake news websites...
FBI and CISA Warn of BlackSuit Ransomware That Demands Up to $500 Million
Aug 08, 2024Ravie LakshmananCritical Infrastructure / Malware
The ransomware strain known as BlackSuit has demanded as much as $500 million in ransoms to date, with one individual ransom demand hitting...
Hackers return $12 million taken during Ronin network breach
Hackers returned $12 million to the Ronin gaming blockchain, which they had stolen by exploiting an undocumented vulnerability, the company announced in a statement earlier this week. ...
Easterly warns of destructive cyberattacks from China that could cause widespread outages
LAS VEGAS — The recent global technology outages caused by an update sent out from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike should serve as a “dress rehearsal” for the kind of...
