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  • May 17, 2023

Russian Hacker “Wazawaka” Indicted for Ransomware – Krebs on Security

A Russian man identified by KrebsOnSecurity in January 2022 as a prolific and vocal member of several top ransomware groups was the subject of two indictments unsealed by the Justice Department today. U.S. prosecutors say Mikhail Pavolovich Matveev, a.k.a. “Wazawaka” and “Boriselcin” worked with three different ransomware gangs that extorted hundreds of millions of dollars […]

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Re-Victimization from Police-Auctioned Cell Phones – Krebs on Security

Countless smartphones seized in arrests and searches by police forces across the United States are being auctioned online without first having the data on them erased, a practice that can lead to crime victims being re-victimized, a new study found. In response, the largest online marketplace for items seized in U.S. law enforcement investigations says […]

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U.S. Offers $10 Million Bounty for Capture of Notorious Russian Ransomware Operator

May 17, 2023Ravie LakshmananCyber Crime / Ransomware A Russian national has been charged and indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) for launching ransomware attacks against “thousands of victims” in the country and across the world. Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev (aka Wazawaka, m1x, Boriselcin, and Uhodiransomwar), the 30-year-old individual in question, is alleged to be […]

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China’s Mustang Panda Hackers Exploit TP-Link Routers for Persistent Attacks

May 16, 2023Ravie LakshmananNetwork Security / Threat Intel The Chinese nation-state actor known as Mustang Panda has been linked to a new set of sophisticated and targeted attacks aimed at European foreign affairs entities since January 2023. An analysis of these intrusions, per Check Point researchers Itay Cohen and Radoslaw Madej, has revealed a custom […]

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Inside Qilin Ransomware: Affiliates Take Home 85% of Ransom Payouts

May 16, 2023Ravie LakshmananCyber Crime / Ransomware Ransomware affiliates associated with the Qilin ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) scheme earn anywhere between 80% to 85% of each ransom payment, according to new findings from Group-IB. The cybersecurity firm said it was able to infiltrate the group in March 2023, uncovering details about the affiliates’ payment structure and the […]

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Cyolo Product Overview: Secure Remote Access to All Environments

Operational technology (OT) cybersecurity is a challenging but critical aspect of protecting organizations’ essential systems and resources. Cybercriminals no longer break into systems, but instead log in – making access security more complex and also more important to manage and control than ever before. In an effort to solve the access-related challenges facing OT and […]

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CopperStealer Malware Crew Resurfaces with New Rootkit and Phishing Kit Modules

May 16, 2023Ravie LakshmananOnline Security / Malware The threat actors behind the CopperStealer malware resurfaced with two new campaigns in March and April 2023 that are designed to deliver two novel payloads dubbed CopperStealth and CopperPhish. Trend Micro is tracking the financially motivated group under the name Water Orthrus. The adversary is also assessed to […]

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Whitworth University Data Breach Puts Over 65000 Students at Risk

In a recent incident, Whitworth University, a renowned educational institution based in Spokane, Washington, reported a data breach affecting several individuals, including students. A total of 65,593 students were notified about the Whitworth University data breach, which involved unauthorized access to their Social Security Numbers (SSNs). The security incident took place on July 29, 2022, […]

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Top 5 ISO 27001 Certification Software Tools in 2023

If your business handles sensitive information, then you are probably familiar with ISO 27001 certification. This internationally recognized standard outlines a framework for establishing, maintaining, and continually improving information security management systems (ISMS) within an organization. Achieving ISO 27001 certification can provide your business with a competitive edge, as it demonstrates your commitment to protecting […]

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