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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Silicon design firm Synopsys has stated it has found no evidence of a data breach following claims by a new ransomware group, D1R, that it hacked Synopsys systems and accessed data belonging to its major customer, Bosch. The group listed both companies on its Tor-based leak site, alleging exploitation of a vulnerability in Synopsys’ website...Read More
The US Department of Justice unsealed an indictment against three Russian nationals on July 14, charging them with conspiracy to commit computer fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering. The trio allegedly operated “bulletproof” hosting services that enabled ransomware attacks hitting victims in 21 states. The US State Department simultaneously announced a $10 million reward for...Read More
Humanity Protocol said it has begun a full overhaul of its operational security framework after a $36 million hack. The attack led to the theft of $36 million worth of Humanity (H) tokens, and the H token’s market capitalization is currently about $211 million. CertiK said total crypto hack losses reached $1.32 billion in the...Read More
