NoName057(16) has professed support for the Russian Federation since the start of the war of aggression against Ukraine. Since the start of the war, it has executed multiple DDoS attacks against critical infrastructure during high-level (political) events. The group has also exhibited anti-NATO and anti-U.S. sentiment. During a DDoS attack, a website or online service […]
Overview Continued research by Darktrace has revealed that cryptocurrency users are being targeted by threat actors in an elaborate social engineering scheme that continues to evolve. In December 2024, Cado Security Labs detailed a campaign targeting Web 3 employees in the Meeten campaign. The campaign included threat actors setting up meeting software companies to trick […]
(Getty Images) Seoul Guarantee Insurance, South Korea’s largest provider of guarantee insurance, has been crippled by a ransomware attack, with its core systems offline for a third straight day. The incident began early Monday, when SGI reported an “abnormal symptom” in its database system. By Tuesday afternoon, a joint investigation by the Financial Supervisory Service […]
A sophisticated new ransomware strain has emerged in the cybersecurity landscape, demonstrating advanced evasion techniques and destructive capabilities that pose significant risks to organizations worldwide. The Dark 101 ransomware represents a concerning evolution in malware design, utilizing an obfuscated .NET binary to execute a multi-stage attack that systematically dismantles victim systems’ recovery mechanisms while ensuring […]
New initiative to identify and redirect young cyber talent announced In the wake of the recent cyber-attack it experienced, Co-op has today announced a new strategic partnership with The Hacking Games, a UK-based social impact business, to help prevent cybercrime by identifying young cyber talent and channelling their skills into positive, ethical careers. Globally, cybercrime […]
Italian State Police, working alongside French and Romanian authorities, have successfully dismantled a sophisticated ransomware operation known as “Diskstation” that specifically targeted Synology Network Attached Storage (NAS) systems worldwide. The international investigation, coordinated by EUROPOL and led by Milan’s Cybersecurity Operations Center, resulted in the arrest of several Romanian nationals and exposed a criminal network […]
“Carter has shown no remorse for the horrific acts of abuse he subjected his victim to” Daniel Carter – convicted of a string of sex offences including rape against a child. An “extremely dangerous” predator is facing a long prison sentence after being convicted of raping a child. Daniel Carter was also found guilty of […]
Convenience retailer Co-op has entered into a strategic partnership with UK-based social impact business The Hacking Games as it seeks to prevent future cybercrime. Co-op and The Hacking Games aim to prevent cybercrime by identifying young cyber talent and channelling their skills into positive, ethical careers. Last week, the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) arrested […]
Albemarle County, Virginia, has fallen victim to a sophisticated ransomware attack that compromised the personal information of county residents, local government employees, and public school staff. The cybercriminal operation successfully infiltrated the county’s network infrastructure, forcing officials to launch an extensive incident response protocol involving federal law enforcement agencies. The attack represents a significant breach […]
Fergus Hay, Co-founder and CEO at The Hacking Games, says: “There is an incredible amount of cyber talent out there, but many young people don’t see a path into the industry, or simply don’t realise their skills can be used for good. This partnership with Co-op will help unlock that potential. It’s about giving people […]
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