The US Department of Justice has announced that it has disrupted the operations of the ALPHV ransomware group, and seized decryption keys that could help 500 victims unscramble their files without having to pay a ransom. The Russian-speaking ALPHV (also known as BlackCat or Noberus) is one of the world’s most notorious ransomware groups, having […]
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The Chinese-speaking threat actors behind Smishing Triad have been observed masquerading as the United Arab Emirates Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship to send malicious SMS messages with the ultimate goal of gathering sensitive information from residents and foreigners in the country. “These criminals send malicious links to their victims’ mobile devices through SMS or […]
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A six-month-long international police operation codenamed HAECHI-IV has resulted in the arrests of nearly 3,500 individuals and seizures worth $300 million across 34 countries. The exercise, which took place from July through December 2023, took aim at various types of financial crimes such as voice phishing, romance scams, online sextortion, investment fraud, money laundering associated […]
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A new Go-based information stealer malware called JaskaGO has emerged as the latest cross-platform threat to infiltrate both Windows and Apple macOS systems. AT&T Alien Labs, which made the discovery, said the malware is “equipped with an extensive array of commands from its command-and-control (C&C) server.” Artifacts designed for macOS were first observed in July […]
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The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) disclosed today that it infiltrated the world’s second most prolific ransomware gang, a Russia-based criminal group known as ALPHV and BlackCat. The FBI said it seized the gang’s darknet website, and released a decryption tool that hundreds of victim companies can use to recover systems. Meanwhile, BlackCat responded […]
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The U.S. Justice Department (DoJ) has officially announced the disruption of the BlackCat ransomware operation and released a decryption tool that more than 500 affected victims can use to regain access to files locked by the malware. Court documents show that the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) enlisted the help of a confidential human […]
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Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on the inner workings of the ransomware operation led by Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev, a Russian national who was indicted by the U.S. government earlier this year for his alleged role in launching thousands of attacks across the world. Matveev, who resides in Saint Petersburg and is known by the aliases […]
Cyber NewsvCIO: Strategic Decision-Making in a Data-Driven Enterprise In an era where data reigns supreme, businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to leverage information for strategic decision-making. One such innovation that has gained prominence in recent years is the concept of the Virtual Chief Information Officer, or vCIO. This role has become increasingly vital in guiding […]
Virtual Chief Information Officer (vCIO)Unlocking Security: How CJIS Compliance Safeguards Your Company In an era where data breaches and cyberattacks have become alarmingly common, safeguarding sensitive information is paramount for businesses of all sizes. The Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Compliance Program has emerged as a crucial framework for enhancing data security and protecting sensitive information. In this article, […]
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