Cybercrime , Fraud Management & Cybercrime , Ransomware 3 Russians Indicted for Running Services Tied to $62M in Ransomware, Other Losses Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • July 15, 2026 Image: U.S. Department of State/ISMG A trio of Russian nationals is charged with running online infrastructure known as bulletproof hosting that facilitated cyberattacks against...Read More
The US Department of Justice just put a $10 million bounty on the heads of three Russian nationals accused of running the digital equivalent of a fortified safe house for some of the world’s most prolific ransomware gangs. The charges, unsealed on July 14, allege the trio operated “bulletproof hosting” services that shielded cybercriminals from...Read More
Thalha Jubair, now 20, and Owen Flowers, 18, carried out the ‘extremely serious hack’ on TfL’s online network between August 31 and September 3, 2024 (Picture: PA) Two teenage hackers could have ‘shut down Transport for London (TfL) completely’ in a cyber attack that cost the network £29 million. Thalha Jubair, now 20, and Owen...Read More
At a Global Government Forum webinar, experts in public sector digital resilience discussed how governments can boost cybersecurity at scale, develop more robust systems, and adapt and recover when things go wrong The transformation from analogue to digital has seen huge benefits for governments and society, but it also presents challenges – not least the...Read More
Leaving a one-star review. Forwarding a screenshot. Sharing a WhatsApp message. Under the UAE cybercrime laws, these everyday online habits can carry legal consequences that surprise even longtime residents. The country’s cybercrime legislation stretches far beyond hacking and online fraud, covering everything from privacy violations and digital defamation to misinformation and the redistribution of private...Read More
Healthcare cyberattacks have shown no sign of slowing in 2026, according to a new report from Comparitech. The company’s worldwide ransomware tracker recorded a 14% increase in healthcare ransomware attacks, from 360 in the first half of 2026 compared to 410 in the second half of 2025. Healthcare organizations faced an average of 2.3...Read More
Mesh Banner, Jonas Lund Token (JLT), 2018–ongoing. Who decides what gives art value? For a long time, the answer seemed obvious. Museums, galleries, critics, and collectors shaped the hierarchies that determined artistic relevance. Today, those institutions increasingly compete with social media platforms, algorithms, and online audiences. Attention has become a currency of its own, and...Read More
MACo’s Summer Conference Solutions Showcase will feature innovative and effective ways to address county governance challenges. Join us to hear from industry experts and thought leaders on topics like AI in cloud computing, digital connectivity, benefits management, and more! The Solutions Showcase schedule is listed below… Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Prevention Matters: How Maryland’s Shock Trauma...Read More
The U.S. Department of Justice has unsealed an indictment against Medialand LLC, ML.Cloud LLC and three Russian nationals over an alleged cybercrime operation said to have caused more than $62 million in victim losses. The indictment, returned by a federal grand jury in December 2024, was unsealed in the Northern District of Ohio on 14...Read More
By Raphael Satter and Anton Zverev July 15 (Reuters) – A computer expert facing U.S. hacking charges previously held a senior position at Moscow-based antivirus firm Kaspersky Lab, according to a person familiar with the matter and records reviewed by Reuters. Denis Obrezko, who last week pleaded not guilty to computer crimes at a hearing...Read More
