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Cybercrime: Finland Charges Psychotherapy Hacker With Extortion The Case Finland has recently charged a hacker named Aleksanteri Kivimaki, also known as Julius Kivimaki, with over 21,000 counts of extortion. Kivimaki is accused of stealing tens of thousands of records from psychotherapy patients in a 2018 breach of the Finnish firm Vastaamo. The private treatment records…
Report on Internet Security and Cyber Threats Internet Security and Cyber Threats: A Deep Dive An Overview The digital age has brought tremendous advancements and convenience to our lives. However, with this progress comes the ever-increasing threat of cybercrime and security breaches. Protecting our data and devices from malware, phishing attempts, and other cyber threats…
The Ransomware Documentary: A Deep Dive into Cybercrime The Challenge of Ransomware Ransomware, as readers of this publication are well aware, has become one of the most significant challenges in the world of cybercrime. The sophistication and impact of ransomware attacks continue to grow, posing a grave threat to businesses, individuals, and society at large….
US Department of Justice Charges Russian National for LockBit Ransomware Attacks Background: The US Department of Justice (DoJ) announced the arrest and charging of Russian national Ruslan Magomedovich Astamirov for his alleged involvement as an affiliate for the LockBit ransomware. Astamirov is accused of directly executing at least five attacks between August 2020 and March…
BianLian Ransomware Group Shifts to Data Exfiltration-Based Extortion Tactics Introduction The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) have issued an advisory warning organizations about the ransomware developer and data extortion group, BianLian. The group has been active since 2022, and has…
In today’s digital age, internet security is more crucial than ever before. Hackers and cybercriminals are constantly looking for ways to exploit weaknesses in networks and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information. As an IT Manager, protecting your organization’s data can be a daunting task. However, with the right tools and knowledge, you can stay…
## Dragos targeted in suspected ransomware attempt On May 10, 2023, unknown hackers attempted to infiltrate Dragos, one of the leading industrial cybersecurity firms that works with government agencies and utilities globally, in an unsuccessful campaign that targeted the company’s executives and their family members. The incident began with an employee’s compromised personal email, according…