HUNTINGTON, W.Va (WCHS) — A 6-4 vote ended the 7 and a half hour long Huntington City council meeting on Monday, ultimately signing off on a lease for two drones, 17 cameras, and 46 license plate readers. This all coming with a price tag of about $2 million. “There are some significant issues around the...Read More
A former ransomware negotiator was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for conspiring with BlackCat, also known as ALPHV, ransomware operators to extort multiple victims, according to the Justice Department. Angelo Martino, 41, of Land O’ Lakes, Florida, worked as a ransomware negotiator for a U.S.-based cyber incident response company when he began conspiring...Read More
CLEVELAND – A press conference was held Tuesday, July 14, by federal authorities to announce an international cyberattack resulting in a $62 million loss for victims. United States Attorney David M. Toepfer for the Northern District of Ohio announced the unsealing of a 75-page indictment charging three Russian nationals and two companies for their alleged...Read More
In a significant move to combat cybercrime, U.S. authorities announced charges on Tuesday against three Russian nationals implicated in cyber attacks. The individuals are accused of providing computer infrastructure for ransomware attacks targeting critical sectors within the United States. The U.S. government has offered a $10 million reward for information leading to their capture, emphasizing...Read More
The near future is likely to be a tumultuous time in cybersecurity. That’s the anticipation of Check Point’s GM of Exposure Management Yochai Corem, who said countless organisations are probably already hacked, but have yet to learn the bad news. And just how have the bad guys got in, undetected? By using readily available and...Read More
Newswise — The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has taken a significant step forward in strengthening its research enterprise by achieving Level 1 Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and accelerating efforts toward Level 2 certification, an accomplishment that will expand access to federal funding and deepen industry collaboration. CMMC is a set of federally mandated cybersecurity standards required for...Read More
Three Russian nationals have been indicted in what investigators said was a conspiracy that cost entities more than $62 million across 21 states. A $10 million reward has been offered for information leading to their arrest. The investigation leading up to the indictment began seven years ago in Cleveland, said U.S. Attorney for the Northern...Read More
I recently interviewed prominent security researcher and ethical hacker Philippe Caturegli, who has collaborated with well-known security figures such as Kevin Mitnick and Brian Krebs. The initial aim of the conversation was to get his take on the recent data leak at CISA — the U.S. government organization that works to help entities reduce their...Read More
Understanding and keeping a keen eye out for trends in cybersecurity in 2026 might seem as time consuming as providing daily 24/7 help-desk support, but it’s important to try. This is true in the corporate environment, but equally important in higher education. It’s also helpful to consider what the next five years might look like...Read More
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Three Russian nationals have been charged in cyberattacks targeting U.S. infrastructure, with Ohio being among 21 states with victims.
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