US Prosecutors Indict Russian for Ransomware Attacks
Cybersecurity
US Prosecutors Indict Russian for Ransomware Attacks
2023-05-17 19:34:15
by Tom Ramstack

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department indicted a Russian citizen Tuesday prosecutors accused of ransomware campaigns that netted him and his conspirators about $200 million in stolen payments. The victims were mostly in the United States. They included nonprofits, hospitals and... Read More

FBI Warns of Ransomware Attackers Using Sophisticated Program
Cybercrime
FBI Warns of Ransomware Attackers Using Sophisticated Program
2022-04-26 21:06:14
by Tom Ramstack

WASHINGTON — The FBI is warning that computer hackers most likely based in Russia have compromised at least 60 organizations since last month with a new generation of a sophisticated programming language.  The targets of the ransomware attacks have included... Read More

US Charges 2 Suspected Major Ransomware Operators
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US Charges 2 Suspected Major Ransomware Operators

WASHINGTON (AP) — A suspected Ukrainian hacker has been arrested and charged in the United States in connection with a string of costly ransomware attacks, including one that snarled businesses around the globe on the Fourth of July weekend, U.S.... Read More

FBI Warns of New Hive Ransomware Threat
Cybercrime
FBI Warns of New Hive Ransomware Threat
2021-08-27 20:48:14
by Reece Nations

WASHINGTON — The Federal Bureau of Investigation distributed a Flash report on Friday warning of indicators of compromise from the Hive ransomware known to have infiltrated business networks. The ransomware utilizes multiple mechanisms as attachments to gain access and “Remote... Read More

Ransomware Gangs Get Paid Off as Officials Struggle for Fix
Cybercrime
Ransomware Gangs Get Paid Off as Officials Struggle for Fix

BOSTON (AP) — If your business falls victim to ransomware and you want simple advice on whether to pay the criminals, don't expect much help from the U.S. government. The answer is apt to be: It depends. "It is the... Read More

US Government Prepares Strategy to Respond to Ransomware Attacks
Cybercrime
US Government Prepares Strategy to Respond to Ransomware Attacks
2021-06-04 14:00:51
by Tom Ramstack

WASHINGTON -- The Biden administration and members of Congress are pledging a tough response to the mounting devastation of cyberattacks as the risk of a bigger confrontation with Russia grows. On Wednesday, a White House spokesperson spelled out the U.S.... Read More

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