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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...

US govt officials’ communications compromised in recent telecom hack
2024-11-13 22:34

CISA and the FBI confirmed that Chinese hackers compromised the "private communications" of a "limited number" of government officials after breaching multiple U.S. broadband providers. [...]

Ransomware fiends boast they've stolen 1.4TB from US pharmacy network
2024-11-13 19:10

American Associated Pharmacies yet to officially confirm infection American Associated Pharmacies (AAP) is the latest US healthcare organization to have had its data stolen and encrypted by...

US indicts Snowflake hackers who extorted $2.5 million from 3 victims
2024-11-13 18:52

The Department of Justice has unsealed the indictment against two suspected Snowflake hackers, who breached more than 165 organizations using the services of the Snowflake cloud storage company. [...]