The US Is Sending Money to Countries Devastated by Cyberattacks
The White House is providing $25 million to Costa Rica, after giving Albania similar aid following aggression by hackers linked to Iran.
Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks
Microsoft’s ‘Security Copilot’ Sics ChatGPT on Security Breaches
The new tool aims to deliver the network insights and coordination that “AI” security systems have long promised.
North Korea Is Now Mining Crypto to Launder Its Stolen Loot
A spy group working for the Kim regime has been feeding stolen coins into crypto mining services in an effort to throw tracers off their trail.
India Shut Down Mobile Internet in Punjab Amid Manhunt for Amritpal Singh
Plus: The “Clop” gang’s ransomware spree, the DC Health Link breach comes into focus, and more.
The Scorched-Earth Tactics of Iran’s Cyber Army
Amid ongoing protests, the Iranian regime has lost control of its image, pushing it to employ increasingly drastic tactics where everyone loses.
This Is the New Leader of Russia’s Infamous Sandworm Hacking Unit
Evgenii Serebriakov now runs the most aggressive hacking team of Russia’s GRU military spy agency. To Western intelligence, he’s a familiar face.
AI-Generated Voice Deep Fakes Aren’t Scary Good—Yet
The threat of scammers using voice deepfakes in their cons is real, but researchers say old-school voice-impersonation attacks are still the more pressing concern.
The World’s Real ‘Cybercrime’ Problem
From US state laws to the international stage, definitions of “cybercrime” remain vague, broad, and increasingly entrenched in our legal systems.
A Spy Wants to Connect With You on LinkedIn
Russia, North Korea, Iran, and China have been caught using fake profiles to gather information. But the platform’s tools to weed them out only go so far.
Ransomware Attacks Have Entered a ‘Heinous’ New Phase
With victims refusing to pay, cybercriminal gangs are now releasing stolen photos of cancer patients and sensitive student records.