Cybersecurity experts tracing money paid by American businesses to Russian ransomware gangs found it led to one of Moscow’s most prestigious addresses.
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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.
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.
Russia Influences Hackers but Stops Short of Directing Them, Report Says
The arrangement allows the Russian government some plausible deniability for attacks, researchers found.
Your Wednesday Briefing
Dozens died in a fire in an Iraqi Covid ward.
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.
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.
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.
When the Mafia Serves Coffee in the Courthouse
Investigators in a small southern Italian city say they discovered a criminal network that expanded all the way to a cafe at the judicial building.