May 2, 2024 at 04:05PM Finnish national Aleksanteri Kivimäki was sentenced to six years and three months in prison for stealing thousands of patient records from a psychotherapy clinic. Kivimäki, known online as “Zeekill,” demanded ransom from the clinic’s patients and caused a significant rise in Finland’s crime figures. He was arrested in France and … Read more
May 2, 2024 at 10:50AM Ukrainian national Yaroslav Vasinskyi, aka “Rabotnik,” was sentenced to 13 years and seven months in prison and ordered to pay $16 million in restitution for his involvement in the REvil ransomware operation. He and his co-conspirators conducted over 2,500 attacks and demanded over $700 million in ransom. Vasinskyi was linked … Read more
May 2, 2024 at 07:11AM The rise of Deepfakes and AI-driven disinformation poses a significant threat to elections, with the upcoming US presidential election at risk. The ease of access to AI technology allows for the spread of misinformation, making it challenging for citizens to discern real news. Vigilance and critical thinking are crucial in … Read more
May 2, 2024 at 02:41AM Ukrainian man Yaroslav Vasinksyi, also known as Rabotnik, has been sentenced to nearly 14 years in prison and ordered to pay over $16 million in restitution for his involvement in spreading REvil ransomware, resulting in more than 2,500 ransomware attacks and over $700 million in extortion payments. Vasinksyi was extradited … Read more
May 1, 2024 at 12:02AM The 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report by Verizon Business reveals that 14% of data breaches in 2023 stemmed from security bugs, demonstrating a 180% increase in exploitation. The MOVEit software breach contributed significantly to this trend, impacting various industries. The report emphasizes the urgent need for organizations to strengthen their … Read more
April 30, 2024 at 07:32PM A cyber-thief, Aleksanteri Kivimäki, was sentenced to six years and three months for stealing and blackmailing tens of thousands of patients’ records from a psychotherapy clinic in Finland. His extortion attempts triggered a surge in reported crime figures. He faces over 5,000 compensation claims and was caught in France after … Read more
April 30, 2024 at 01:33PM Finnish hacker Aleksanteri Kivimäki was arrested in February 2023 by French police, living under a false identity near Paris. Deported to Finland, his trial concluded last month. Kivimäki received prison time for accessing numerous psychotherapy records and demanding ransoms. The incident was reported by SecurityWeek. Based on the meeting notes, … Read more
April 29, 2024 at 02:27PM Canadian pharmacy chain London Drugs has closed all of its stores due to a “cybersecurity incident,” impacting locations across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. The disruption has affected the ability to fill prescriptions, with pharmacists available for urgent needs. The incident reflects the increasing targeting of healthcare organizations and … Read more
April 25, 2024 at 05:11PM Cyber threats to elections are increasingly complex, with attackers combining tactics like DDoS attacks, fake news, and leaks. Mandiant’s report highlights how these combined attacks can magnify each other’s impact. Chained cyberattacks have disrupted elections in Ukraine and targeted US states’ voting-related websites. Not only state-sponsored actors, but also insiders, … Read more
April 25, 2024 at 02:41PM The Godfather mobile banking Trojan has over 1,000 circulating samples in dozens of countries, targeting hundreds of banking apps. Identified in 2022, it intercepts 2FA calls, initiates bank transfers, and is becoming a prevalent malware-as-a-service. Its developers continuously create new samples to overcome security software, reflecting a broader trend of … Read more