Moscow said the ransomware group REvil “ceased to exist” after raids and arrests. It is not clear if the operation will ease tensions with Washington.
Tag: Cyberattacks and Hackers
Journalists in El Salvador Targeted With Spyware Intended for Criminals
The announcement came months after the U.S. government blacklisted the Israeli firm that produces Pegasus, the technology used to target the journalists.
Biden Administration Warns Against Spyware Targeting Dissidents
The U.S. intelligence community offered steps that would mitigate — but not stop — spyware developed by firms like the NSO Group.
Hackers Target Newfoundland’s Health Care System
The province has said little about a cyberattack that delayed or canceled medical procedures and leaked personal information.
Palestinian Diplomats Targeted by Israeli Spyware, Official Says
The accusation, which has not been independently verified, raises new questions over whether Israel is using software made by NSO Group to spy on Palestinians.
Justice Dept. Brings New Charges in Ransomware Attacks
The department said it had charged a Russian national in one attack and recovered $6.1 million in ransom. It also arrested a Ukrainian man for another attack.
The U.S. blacklists the NSO Group, an Israeli spyware firm.
NSO and three other companies were added to a list that blocks foreign companies from buying certain types of sensitive American technology without a license.
Sheikh Set Israeli Spyware on Ex-Wife in Custody Battle, Court Says
The ruler of Dubai was found to have hacked the phones of his former wife, a Jordanian princess, and of her lawyers. One of those targeted is a member of the House of Lords in Britain.
China Breached Dozens of Pipeline Companies in Past Decade, U.S. Says
The disclosure about the breadth of state-sponsored cyberattacks was part of a warning to pipeline owners to increase the security of their systems to stave off future intrusions.
How China Transformed Into a Prime Cyber Threat to the U.S.
Over the past decade, China reorganized its hacking operations, turning into a sophisticated and mature adversary.