February 11, 2024 at 06:33AM The U.S. Justice Department seized online infrastructure used to sell the Warzone RAT, an information-stealing malware. Two individuals have been arrested and charged. The malware, marketed as Maas for $38/month, enables remote control of infected hosts, with features like file browsing, screenshots, keystroke recording, and webcam activation. International law enforcement … Read more
February 9, 2024 at 04:09PM The US Department of State has announced a $10 million reward for information on leaders of the Hive ransomware cybergang, a year after its takedown. The operation made over 1,500 victims and received over $100 million in ransom payments. This follows continued efforts to identify and prosecute those involved in … Read more
February 8, 2024 at 10:03PM The US government has presented a $5 million reward for Hive ransomware gang members, reinforcing an existing $10 million reward. The FBI has added a $5 million reward for information leading to arrests. Following the FBI’s control of the gang’s network, decryption keys were provided to over 1,300 victims, preventing … Read more
February 8, 2024 at 01:04PM The U.S. State Department is offering rewards of up to $10 million for information on the Hive ransomware gang, known for extorting $100 million from companies globally. The FBI infiltrated Hive’s network, providing decryption keys to victims and preventing $130 million in ransom payments. The rewards total over $135 million … Read more
February 7, 2024 at 10:27AM Chinese Volt Typhoon hackers failed to revive a botnet previously used in U.S. infrastructure attacks, taken down by the FBI. After dismantling, FBI control prevented re-hijacking attempts, while Black Lotus Labs’ null-routing thwarted revival efforts. The hackers’ past breach targets included U.S. military organizations, telcos, and a European energy firm. … Read more
February 4, 2024 at 12:19PM Former CIA software engineer Joshua Adam Schulte has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for disclosing classified information to WikiLeaks and possessing child pornography. The leaked information included hacking tools and exploits, costing the CIA millions and endangering national security. Schulte also attempted to transmit protected materials and expressed … Read more
February 1, 2024 at 04:54PM US law enforcement disrupted the China-sponsored cyberattack group Volt Typhoon, known for managing a botnet to launch attacks on US critical infrastructure. The FBI used a kill switch to delete the malware from routers and sever their connection to the botnet. However, experts believe the group will rebuild, but US … Read more
January 31, 2024 at 02:27PM China’s Volt Typhoon cyber attackers utilized outdated Cisco and NetGear routers infected with malware to target US critical infrastructure facilities. The FBI intercepted the attack, harvested key data, then wiped the KV Botnet. FBI Director Christopher Wray warned of China targeting US communications, energy, transportation, and water sectors. Law enforcement … Read more
January 31, 2024 at 12:50PM The FBI disrupted the KV Botnet, used by Chinese state hackers to target U.S. critical infrastructure, by hijacking small home office devices, including routers and IP cameras. This enabled the hackers to evade detection and launch attacks. The FBI’s operation, authorized by a court order, cut off the compromised devices … Read more
January 31, 2024 at 07:42AM The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on two Egyptian cybersecurity experts accused of running a platform affiliated with the Islamic State group, offering cyber training and support for evading law enforcement and using cryptocurrencies. The individuals, Mu’min Al-Mawji Mahmud Salim and Sarah Jamal Muhammad Al-Sayyid, are wanted by the FBI … Read more