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Nation-State FBI: Thousands of Remote IT Workers Sent Wages to North Korea to Help Fund Weapons Program Background The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Department of Justice have revealed that thousands of IT workers contracting with US companies have been secretly sending millions of dollars to North Korea to fund its missile program….
Cybercriminals Targeting Plastic Surgery Offices: A Broader Problem in Healthcare Cybersecurity Rising Threat of Cyberattacks on Plastic Surgery Providers Cybercriminals have recently been focusing their efforts on stealing medical records from plastic surgery offices in order to extort doctors and patients. This alarming trend was addressed by the FBI in a public service announcement released…
The FBI Warns About Scams Targeting Mobile Beta-Testers The Issue at Hand The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has recently issued a public service announcement, cautioning users against cybercriminals who target victims through mobile beta-testing applications. While the announcement does not specifically name any vendors or services, the warning serves as a reminder that…
Rising Trend of Dual Ransomware Attacks Raises Alarms for Internet Security FBI Warns of Dual Ransomware Attacks The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has recently issued a warning regarding a concerning rise in dual ransomware attacks. These attacks involve threat actors conducting separate ransomware attacks on the same victim within a short time span –…
Mac Security Survey 2023: Unveiling Cybersecurity Myths and Online Behavior Inconsistencies of Mac Users Introduction In an era dominated by ever-evolving digital threats, the importance of robust cybersecurity measures cannot be overstated. Today, we turn our attention to the Mac community, exploring the results of the recently conducted Mac Security Survey 2023. This comprehensive study…
Ransomware FBI Warns Organizations of Dual Ransomware, Wiper Attacks Overview The FBI has issued a warning to organizations about a new trend in ransomware attacks, where victims are being targeted by multiple file-encrypting malware families or with wipers. These attacks, observed in July 2023, involve cyber threat actors deploying two different ransomware variants in close…
Cybersecurity Advisory Highlights the Threat of Snatch Ransomware Introduction A recent cybersecurity advisory from the FBI and the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has warned organizations about the increasing threat posed by the Snatch ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation. The alert highlights Snatch’s targeting of critical infrastructure sectors and its evolving tactics that take advantage…
Cybercrime: FBI Blames North Korean Hackers for $41 Million Stake.com Heist Introduction The FBI has attributed the theft of $41 million in cryptocurrency from online casino and betting platform Stake.com to the North Korea-linked hacking group Lazarus. The incident occurred on September 4, when Stake.com announced that hackers had stolen funds from its Ethereum and…
Major Malware Network Seized in Multi-National Operation In a significant blow to global cybercrime, the FBI and its European partners have infiltrated and seized control of a major malware network that has been operating for more than 15 years. This network, known as Qakbot, has been used to commit a wide range of online crimes,…
How to Use Your Business Data to Amplify AI/ML Threat Detection Introduction In an era marred by cybercrime, it has become increasingly crucial for businesses to prioritize their data security. The FBI‘s continuous triumph over cybercriminals has been largely attributed to their innovative use of technology. Through the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine…