Security News

Chinese cyberspies, Musk’s Beijing ties, labelled ‘real risk’ to US security by senator
2024-11-20 23:50

Meet Liminal Panda, which prowls telecom networks in South Asia and Africa A senior US senator has warned that American tech companies’ activities in China represent a national security risk, in a...

US charges five linked to Scattered Spider cybercrime gang
2024-11-20 19:22

The U.S. Justice Department has charged five suspects believed to be part of the financially motivated Scattered Spider cybercrime gang with conspiracy to commit wire fraud. [...]

Mega US healthcare payments network restores system 9 months after ransomware attack
2024-11-20 18:01

Change Healthcare’s $2 billion recovery is still a work in progress Still reeling from its February ransomware attack, Change Healthcare confirms its clearinghouse services are back up and...

Russian suspected Phobos ransomware admin extradited to US over $16M extortion
2024-11-19 21:55

This malware is FREE for EVERY crook ($300 decryption keys sold separately) A Russian citizen has been extradited from South Korea to the United States to face charges related to his alleged role...

Phobos ransomware administrator faces US cybercrime charges
2024-11-19 10:20

The Justice Department unsealed criminal charges against Evgenii Ptitsyn, 42, a Russian national, for allegedly administering the sale, distribution, and operation of Phobos ransomware. Ptitsyn...

US space tech giant Maxar discloses employee data breach
2024-11-18 20:59

Hackers breached U.S. satellite maker Maxar Space Systems and accessed personal data belonging to its employees, the company informs in a notification to impacted individuals. [...]

T-Mobile US 'monitoring' China's 'industry-wide attack' amid fresh security breach fears
2024-11-18 20:43

Un-carrier said to be among those hit by Salt Typhoon, including AT&T, Verizon T-Mobile US said it is "monitoring" an "industry-wide" cyber-espionage campaign against American networks – amid...

US charges Phobos ransomware admin after South Korea extradition
2024-11-18 19:47

Evgenii Ptitsyn, a Russian national and suspected administrator of the Phobos ransomware operation, was extradited from South Korea and is facing cybercrime charges in the United States. [...]

Hacker gets 10 years in prison for extorting US healthcare provider
2024-11-14 16:58

Robert Purbeck, a 45-year-old man from Idaho, has been sentenced to ten years in prison for hacking at least 19 organizations in the United States, stealing the personal data of more than 132,000...

Reminder: China-backed crews compromised 'multiple' US telcos in 'significant cyber espionage campaign'
2024-11-14 01:54

Feds don't name Salt Typhoon, but describe Beijing band's alleged deeds The US government has confirmed there was "a broad and significant cyber espionage campaign" conducted by China-linked...