Recent Security News
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FBI: ALPHV ransomware raked in $300 million from over 1,000 victims
December 19, 2023 at 02:35PM The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group has earned more than $300 million from 1,000+ victims worldwide by September 2023, per FBI. Affiliates have extensive networks and experience in ransomware and data extortion. Additionally, FBI and CISA have issued mitigation measures, including patching vulnerabilities and enforcing multifactor authentication. FBI has recently disrupted the…
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Interpol operation arrests 3,500 cybercriminals, seizes $300 million
December 19, 2023 at 02:13PM ‘Operation HAECHI IV’ led to the arrest of 3,500 suspects for lower-tier cybercrimes, seizing $300 million in illicit proceeds. South Korea led the operation with 34 countries’ support. The operation targeted various cybercrimes, froze 82,112 bank accounts, and seized $199 million in hard currency and $101 million in digital assets.…
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US Gov Disrupts BlackCat Ransomware Operation; FBI Releases Decryption Tool
December 19, 2023 at 01:57PM The US government disrupted the BlackCat ransomware-as-a-service, providing a decryption tool for affected organizations. The operation, also known as ALPHV, extorted around $68 million. Infiltrating the group, officials seized websites and revealed the gang’s tactics. BlackCat targeted sensitive data, including healthcare and critical infrastructure installations, causing widespread disruption. Key takeaways…
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Microsoft confirms Windows 11 Wi-Fi issues, asks for user feedback
December 19, 2023 at 01:44PM Microsoft has confirmed Wi-Fi connectivity issues on some Windows 11 devices after recent updates. They advise affected users to uninstall the KB5033375 and KB50532288 updates as a temporary solution and provide steps to do so. The issue is primarily impacting enterprise wireless networks, and affected users are encouraged to provide…