In 2017, the Canadian technology firm Sandvine merged with a Silicon Valley rival, Procera Networks. Both companies sold a powerful internet monitoring tool called deep packet inspection technology …
Costa Rica May Be Pawn in Conti Ransomware Group’s Bid to Rebrand, Evade Sanctions
Krebs on Security recently released a post discussing Costa Rica's involvement in the Conti ransomware group's larger plans for the future. Last week, Costa Rica's national health service was hacked …
Evil Corp hackers evolve ransomware tactics to dodge US sanctions
The Russia-based cybercriminal group known as Evil Corp has shifted to a ransomware-as-a-service model in an effort to skirt U.S. sanctions, according to research from cybersecurity firm Mandiant. The …
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Anonymous Claims Attacks Against Belarus for Involvement in Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Spid3r, an organization affiliated with Anonymous, claims to have launched attacks against the government of Belarus in retaliation for the country's perceived support of Russia's invasion of Ukraine …
US to send longer-range rockets in latest aid package to Ukraine
US President Biden announced that the US will be sending more advanced rocket systems to Ukraine following repeated requests. The long-range rockets allow Ukraine to strike enemy forces from larger …
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Will Russia Launch a New Cyber Attack on America?
Policy circles in Washington are now debating how Vladimir Putin might respond to a major contraction of the Russian economy and clear signs that Moscow is losing the war in Ukraine. Some posit that a …
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NSA: Sanctions on Russia Having a Positive Effect on Ransomware Attacks, Attempts Down Due to Difficulty Collecting Ransom Payments
National Security Agency (NSA) director of cybersecurity Rob Joyce told attendees of a recent UK security conference that ransomware attacks are down in roughly the last two months, and that trend can …
China and Russia veto new UN sanctions on North Korea for first time since 2006
In a move that was referred to as dangerous and disappointing, Russia and China vetoed a United Nations Security council resolution to increase sanctions on North Korea that was drafted by the United …
Fronton IOT Botnet Packs Disinformation Punch
Cybersecurity researchers claim that the Fronton botnet boasts a far larger arsenal of abilities than just launching a DDoS attack. Researchers allege that the botnet can track social media trends and …
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Conti Ransomware Operation Shut Down After Brand Becomes Toxic
The Conti ransomware operation has undergone some significant organizational structure changes in the past months after the brand became toxic due to its affiliation with the Russian government. The …
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