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Tag: Cyberattacks and Hackers
Israeli Spyware Maker Is in Spotlight Amid Reports of Wide Abuses
Data leaked to a consortium of news organizations suggests that several countries use Pegasus, a powerful cyberespionage tool, to spy on rights activists, dissidents and journalists.
Israeli Companies Aided Saudi Spying Despite Khashoggi Killing
Ignoring concerns that Saudi Arabia was abusing Israeli spyware to crush dissent at home and abroad, Israel encouraged its companies to work with the kingdom.
REvil, Hacking Group Behind Major Ransomware Attack, Disappears
REvil, blamed for some of the most audacious attacks on the United States, suddenly cannot be found — even their negotiations with victims stopped. It is unclear if Russia or America disabled them.
Biden Weighs a Response to Ransomware Attacks
The president summoned his top cybersecurity advisers to consider immediate action to disrupt Russian incursions.
Hundreds of Businesses, From Sweden to U.S., Affected by Cyberattack
In Sweden, a grocery chain temporarily closed its doors after the attack. Some companies have been asked for $5 million in ransom.
Secret Chats Show How Cybergang Became a Ransomware Powerhouse
As the ransomware industry exploded, a Russian-speaking outfit called DarkSide offered would-be computer crooks not just the tools, but also customer support. We got an inside look.
Biden and Putin to Meet in Mid-June, in a Summit Fraught With Tensions
The meeting comes at the worst point in Russian-American relations since the fall of the Soviet Union about 30 years ago.
Irish Hospitals Hit by Cyberattacks, Forcing an I.T. Shutdown
Hospitals in Ireland, New Zealand and Scripps Health in San Diego are reeling from digital extortion attacks.
U.S. Imposes Stiff Sanctions on Russia, Blaming It for Major Hacking Operation
After years of wrist slaps under President Donald J. Trump, the new measures are intended to have a noticeable effect on the Russian economy.