MURRAY COUNTY, Ga. — Murray County officials say a ransomware attack on the county’s computer network has been resolved and that most systems are now operational as the county works to securely restore service. Murray County commissioner Noah Bishop says they decided to pay a $200,000 fee after consulting with “a team of nationally recognized...Read More
Google filed a federal lawsuit accusing a China-based cybercrime group of using artificial intelligence to scam Americans. The company said the group, known as “Outsider Enterprise,” used a phishing kit that illegally mimicked hundreds of trusted websites. Google also accused the group of giving users step-by-step instructions for using AI tools, including Google’s Gemini, to...Read More
TL;DR An international law enforcement operation has dismantled a cryptocurrency laundering network known as AudiA6, according to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis, in a case that shows how ransomware-linked funds can move through a mix of darknet services, mule accounts, and centralized exchange infrastructure. In a June 11 report, Chainalysis said the operation targeted AudiA6, which...Read More
JAKARTA – A group of hackers linked to Iran claimed to have hacked an FBI drone and threatened to target the World Cup that starts this week, a monitoring group said on Friday. SITE Intelligence Group, an organization that monitors extremist groups, published a statement from Handala saying they had had access “for months” to...Read More
The FBI, along with Google and Lumen Technologies, took down a major cybercrime network based in China that was responsible for an estimated $1.9 billion in losses, officials said Friday. Outsider, which provided phishing kits and hosted infrastructure for cybercriminals since July 2023, facilitated a wave of phishing attacks against people and businesses in 55...Read More
“While we are relieved that no sensitive or confidential data was compromised in this defacement, an attack on a vital government institution remains a serious breach of security,” Nartatez said. “The PNP, through the Anti-Cybercrime Group, will work closely with Senate officials and relevant government agencies to assess the incident, preserve digital evidence, strengthen cybersecurity...Read More
I apologize that this post is not light reading. It’s critically important to know what the threats are so you can avoid becoming a victim. Although disconcerting, it is crucial to know what has happened in the first half of this year. TechCrunch recently issued a report outlining the worst breaches of 2026—so far: DOGE’s massive swipe of Social...Read More
Ongoing issues related to a ransomware incident at Evanston Township High School have forced the relocation of an ACT exam that was scheduled to take place Saturday. The test will now be administered at Lane Tech High School in Chicago. The school experienced a ransomware attack Sunday, forcing it to shut down for two days....Read More
Google is suing to dismantle the infrastructure behind an alleged massive AI-powered cybercrime operation. On Friday, the tech giant announced a lawsuit against an alleged Chinese cybercrime network called Outsider Enterprise, which Google says uses AI in its campaigns to send scam text messages impersonating Google and other brands to steal passwords and credit card...Read More
