November 20, 2024 at 08:37PM The US Department of Justice has indicted five individuals linked to the cyber gang Scattered Spider, accused of stealing millions in cryptocurrency through SMS phishing and social engineering. The group also targeted MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment. Arrests were made in the US and Spain, with serious charges facing the … Read more
November 15, 2024 at 08:04PM Larry Dean Harmon, 41, was sentenced to three years in prison for operating the Grams dark-web search engine and the Helix cryptocurrency laundering service, which handled over 354,000 bitcoins. He pleaded guilty to money laundering and conspiracy, and faces significant financial penalties, including a $60 million fine. ### Meeting Takeaways … Read more
November 14, 2024 at 03:29PM Robert Purbeck, 45, was sentenced to ten years in prison for cybercrimes targeting medical facilities and other organizations across the U.S. He extorted at least $1 million from 19 victims, including threatening their personal safety. Purbeck also faces three years of supervised release following his prison term. ### Meeting Takeaways: … Read more
November 14, 2024 at 07:53AM CISA and the FBI reported that Chinese hackers breached telecommunications networks to conduct espionage on targeted individuals, highlighting ongoing cybersecurity threats. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Confirmation of Cybersecurity Breach**: CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency) and the FBI have confirmed that Chinese hackers successfully compromised the networks of telecommunications companies. 2. … Read more
November 13, 2024 at 09:04PM The US government has identified a significant cyber espionage campaign by China-linked attackers targeting multiple telecommunications networks, resulting in data theft and compromised private communications of political figures. The FBI and CISA are assisting affected companies and enhancing cyber defenses, urging potential victims to report to local authorities. ### Meeting … Read more
November 13, 2024 at 05:37PM CISA and the FBI confirmed that Chinese hackers breached U.S. broadband networks, compromising private communications of some government officials and stealing data, including customer call records. The group, known as Salt Typhoon, had prolonged access, while Canada reported similar attacks targeting government entities. Another group, Volt Typhoon, also infiltrated ISP … Read more
November 12, 2024 at 11:54AM The FBI, NSA, and Five Eyes partners identified 15 top vulnerabilities exploited in 2023, urging immediate patching and management. Zero-day exploits increased, with 12 of the 15 vulnerabilities addressed last year. Notably, CVE-2023-3519 was widely targeted, emphasizing the need for proactive security measures to mitigate risks. ### Meeting Takeaways: 1. … Read more
November 5, 2024 at 12:36PM The FBI is investigating cyber intrusions involving malware targeting sensitive data from companies and government networks by Chinese state-sponsored groups. Reports by Sophos reveal attacks leveraging multiple vulnerabilities, shifting from widespread to targeted attacks since 2021, compromising critical infrastructure mainly in South and Southeast Asia. ### Meeting Takeaways: 1. **FBI … Read more
November 4, 2024 at 07:30AM The FBI is requesting information regarding Chinese cyber threat actors who are attempting to compromise Sophos edge devices, impacting both private and government organizations. The alert highlights ongoing cybersecurity concerns related to these hackers’ activities. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Key Topic:** The FBI is actively seeking information regarding cyber threats posed … Read more
November 1, 2024 at 10:39AM U.S. and Israeli cybersecurity agencies attribute Iranian group ASA, linked to the IRGC, to cyberattacks targeting the 2024 Summer Olympics, including compromising a French display provider to denounce Israel. The group employs advanced tactics and has connections to other malicious actors. Law enforcement has seized relevant domains. ### Meeting Takeaways: … Read more