November 19, 2024 at 01:57PM Ransomware gangs like Apos, Lynx, and Rabbit Hole are recruiting pen testers to enhance their operations, reflecting the professionalization of Russian cybercrime. A Cato Networks report highlights the growing threat of ransomware, unauthorized AI, and underutilization of Transport Layer Security (TLS) in cybersecurity practices. ### Meeting Takeaways 1. **Ransomware Gangs … Read more
August 14, 2024 at 10:06AM In an international operation led by the NCA, Maksim Silnikau, alias “J.P. Morgan,” has been arrested and extradited to the US for cybercrime. He and fellow cybercriminals are linked to developing ransomware strains and exploit kits. The investigation continues, with Vladimir Kadariya and Andrei Tarasov also facing charges in the … Read more
February 22, 2024 at 12:51AM The U.S. State Department offers up to $15 million in rewards for identifying LockBit ransomware leaders. The UK’s National Crime Agency disrupted the Russia-linked gang, with a history of extorting companies. Affiliates carry out attacks using LockBit’s software, and LockBit is known for scaling up and solidifying its control through … Read more