Finland confirms APT31 hackers behind 2021 parliament breach

March 26, 2024 at 05:28PM The Finnish Police confirmed APT31 hacking group, linked to the Chinese MSS, behind the breach of Finland’s parliament in March 2021. A joint investigation revealed offenses including espionage and violation of communication secrecy, identifying one suspect. The U.S. and the UK have sanctioned individuals and entities related to APT31’s operations. … Read more

Europol shutters ransomware operation with kingpin arrests

November 28, 2023 at 08:53AM A major cybercrime group that had been under investigation for over four years has been dismantled, according to Europol. The joint investigation team, led by French authorities, made five arrests, including the group’s leader and four accomplices. The group, responsible for attacking organizations in 71 countries, used various ransomware strains … Read more