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Ukrainian Nefilim and Hive Affiliate Artem Stryzhak Jailed for 70 Months
Artem Stryzhak gets 70 months for Nefilim and Hive ransomware attacks targeting hospitals, government agencies and businesses in the US and overseas.
Summit Public Schools Breach Exposes 115 GB of Student and Staff Data
A hacker has leaked 115 GB of Summit Public Schools data containing billions of lines, student and staff…
FBI, French Police Seize CSAM Site Domains, Suspected Admin Arrested
US and French authorities seized two domains and arrested a suspected administrator in a CSAM and non-consensual intimate image abuse case.
Star Blizzard Targets 100+ Organizations with Phishing and RedFlick Technique
Russian group Star Blizzard expands phishing campaigns with a new malware delivery RedFlick technique, using scheduled tasks to deliver the CosmicPulse backdoor.
Exclusive: ShinyHunters Says FBI Data Won’t Be Leaked When Ultimatum Ends
ShinyHunters tells Hackread it never planned to publish or sell stolen FBI data and says its ultimatum was part of a marketing campaign to counter FBI claims.
Sality Botnet Linked to 11 Million IPs Disrupted After 23 Years
US and European authorities disrupted the long-running Sality botnet, using P2P sinkholing to cut infected Windows systems off from its operator.
Cybersecurity Hiring Has Gone Global: Why U.S. Companies Are Looking Beyond the Domestic Talent Pool
Cybersecurity hiring is moving beyond US borders, as employers seek qualified specialists worldwide to fill persistent skills gaps and protect critical systems.
UNK_MassTraction Exploits Roundcube Flaws Against US, Canadian Universities
China-linked UNK_MassTraction targets US and Canadian universities through Roundcube flaws, stealing sessions and opening access to research mail servers.
FBI Seizes China-Linked Fake Consulting Sites Targeting US Clearance Holders
The Justice Department and FBI seized 13 fake consulting websites that officials say targeted US clearance holders with paid research work designed to obtain sensitive government information.
Slovakian Admin of Dark Web Kingdom Market Jailed for 16 Years in US
A Slovakian administrator tied to the dark web Kingdom Market received a 16 year US prison sentence for drug trafficking and cybercrime activity.