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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.
Two US Men Jailed for Helping North Korean Hackers Infiltrate US Firms
Matthew Knoot and Erick Prince have been jailed for 18 months each for helping North Korean hackers infiltrate US firms through remote laptop farms.
US-Estonian Suspect Arrested Over Alleged Scattered Spider Cyberattacks
US-Estonian suspect Peter Stokes arrested in Finland over alleged ties to Scattered Spider, facing US charges for cyberattacks, fraud, and data breaches.
Missile Alert Phishing Exploits Iran-US-Israel Conflict for Microsoft Logins
New Phishing scam uses fake missile alerts and the ongoing conflict involving Iran to target users with QR codes and fake government emails to steal Microsoft passwords.
Iran-Linked Handala Hackers Breach FBI Chief Kash Patel’s Gmail
Iran-linked Handala hackers breached FBI Chief Kash Patel’s Gmail, leaking photos and documents. Officials say no classified data was exposed.
US Bans New Foreign-Made Home Routers Over National Security Fears
The FCC has officially added foreign-made consumer routers to its restricted Covered List, citing major cybersecurity risks. Find out what it means for your current devices.