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“Unleashing the Power: FBI and DOJ Counterstrike Shuts Down Lucrative Botnet Behind Ransomware Epidemic”

Morgan Sarah2 years ago010 mins

Cybercrime Operation “Duck Hunt” Disrupts Qakbot Botnet and Ransomware Overview An international law enforcement operation, dubbed “Operation Duck Hunt,” successfully dismantled the Qakbot botnet and associated malware responsible for numerous cyberattacks and approximately $60 million in losses. Led by the FBI and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the operation involved collaboration with authorities from…

FBI’s Warning: Recent Barracuda ESG Zero-Day Patches Fail to Protect

Patel Maya2 years ago010 mins

FBI: Patches for Recent Barracuda ESG Zero-Day Ineffective The Federal Bureau of Investigation has warned that the patches released by Barracuda in May for a zero-day vulnerability in its Email Security Gateway (ESG) were not effective. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-2868, has been exploited by a Chinese state-sponsored cyberespionage group since at least October 2022….

FBI on High Alert: Lazarus Group Targets Cryptocurrency in New Wave of Heists

Nguyen Michael2 years ago09 mins

FBI Tracks Stolen Cryptocurrency by DPRK’s Lazarus Group The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has recently uncovered evidence that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)’s affiliated cybercrime group, Lazarus Group or APT38, has stolen hundreds of millions of dollars in cryptocurrency. The FBI has also discovered that the group is currently holding 1,580 bitcoins,…

Beware of Scams: FBI Alerts Public About Mobile Beta-Tester Luring Schemes

Emma Thompson2 years ago010 mins

FBI Warns About Scams Targeting Mobile Beta-Testers The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a public service announcement warning about cybercriminals who are targeting victims through mobile beta-testing applications. While the FBI did not name any specific vendors or services, the main tactic employed by these scammers is to lure users of Apple…

“The Dark Side of AI: FBI Highlights the Diverse Threats Looming Over Tech Companies and Society”

Nguyen Michael2 years ago08 mins

FBI Warns of Broad AI Threats Facing Tech Companies and the Public By The Growing Threat to AI Researchers and Engineers The FBI has issued a warning about the increasing risk posed by criminal and nation-state hackers to executives, researchers, and engineers working on artificial intelligence (AI) at big tech companies and startups. With the…

The Rising Threat: China and AI Pose Unparalleled Risk, Warns Top FBI Officials

Reynolds Alex2 years ago08 mins

Cybercrime: FBI Warns of Unparalleled Threat from China and AI Cybercrime: FBI Warns of Unparalleled Threat from China and AI By July 26, 2023 The FBI has issued a stark warning about the imminent threat posed by China‘s rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI). FBI Director Christopher Wray and Assistant Director, Cyber Division, Bryan Vorndran…

FBI’s Cynthia Kaiser: Unveiling the War Against Ransomware

Nguyen Michael2 years ago010 mins

Cybercrime: The FBI‘s Fight Against Ransomware An Escalating Threat Ransomware has become an increasingly significant threat in recent years, targeting entities that have little tolerance for network downtime, such as hospitals and critical infrastructure facilities. The constantly evolving ecosystem of ransomware actors and their affiliates makes it difficult to combat this type of cybercrime effectively….

Pioneering hacker Kevin Mitnick, FBI-wanted felon turned security guru, dead at 59: Exploring the Life and Legacy of a Cyber Legend

Patel Maya2 years ago09 mins

Pioneering Hacker Kevin Mitnick, FBI-Wanted Felon Turned Security Guru, Dead at 59 Introduction On July 20, 2023, the world lost Kevin Mitnick, a key figure in the world of hacking. Mitnick, whose unconventional tactics in the 1980s and 1990s made him the most celebrated hacker in the United States, passed away at the age of…

Netwrix Auditor Vulnerability: CISA and FBI Issue Alert as Truebot Hackers Take Advantage

Patel Maya2 years ago07 mins

Truebot Hackers Exploiting Netwrix Auditor Flaw: CISA, FBI Alert The Vulnerability and its Exploitation The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), has issued an advisory warning about a known vulnerability in Netwrix Auditor software. This vulnerability, tagged as CVE-2022-31199, was discovered a year ago by…

The Hunt for Cl0p: CISA and FBI Put $10M Bounty on Ransomware Gang’s Head

Patel Maya2 years ago08 mins

The Hunt for the Cl0p Ransomware Gang The Collaborative Effort The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have joined forces to combat the notorious Cl0p ransomware gang. This Russian cybercriminal group has terrorized numerous victims, including agencies within the United States government itself. To encourage individuals to come…