In a landmark case shedding light on the dark recesses of cybercrime, Vyacheslav Igorevich Penchukov, a Ukrainian hacker, has confessed to orchestrating some of the most damaging malware operations of the past decade. Penchukov’s guilty plea encompasses his pivotal roles in the Zeus and IcedID malware attacks, operations that have collectively siphoned millions of dollars...Read More

Efficient communication is a cornerstone of business success. Internally, making sure your team communicates seamlessly helps you avoid friction losses, misunderstandings, delays, and overlaps. Externally, frustration-free customer communication is directly correlated to a positive customer experience and higher satisfaction. However, business communication channels are also a major target for cybercriminals. In recent years, especially since...Read More

In October last year, Union Minister of Home Affairs Amit Shah had said that building a Cyber Safe India is one of the top priorities of the Modi government. To that end, the MHA has set up seven Joint Cyber Coordination Teams (JCCTs) to safeguard the digital territories of Mewat, Jamtara, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Vishakhapatnam...Read More

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s office says that presumed North Korean hackers breached the personal emails of one of his staff members ahead of Yoon’s trip to Europe in November February 14, 2024, 4:52 AM ET • 2 min read SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s office said Wednesday that...Read More

Former backup singer for Stevie Nicks loses over $1 million in romance scam – CBS News Watch CBS News Liza Likins, once a voice alongside music legends, recounts the heart-wrenching tale of love, loss and betrayal as she navigates the aftermath of a costly online romance scam. Be the first to know Get browser notifications...Read More

A Russia-linked hacking group is exploiting a known bug in a popular webmail server to spy on government and military agencies in Europe, as well as Iranian embassies in Russia, according to a new report. In a recent espionage campaign, the hackers tracked as TAG-70 used a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Roundcube web-based...Read More

It’s impossible to know the true extent of cybercrime in the United States, says USF Associate Professor of Criminology Fawn Ngo, for one critical reason: Many of its victims don’t speak English. Consequently, Ngo says, they cannot access the bulk of consumer information warning about various dangers on the Internet and dispensing guidance on how...Read More

A Ukrainian cybercrime kingpin who ran some of the most pervasive malware operations faces 40 years in prison after spending nearly a decade on the FBI’s Cyber Most Wanted List. Vyacheslav Igorevich Penchukov, 37, pleaded guilty this week in the US to two charges related to his leadership role in both the Zeus and IcedID...Read More

A Ukrainian cybercrime kingpin who ran some of the most pervasive malware operations faces 40 years in prison after spending nearly a decade on the FBI’s Cyber Most Wanted List. Vyacheslav Igorevich Penchukov, 37, pleaded guilty this week in the US to two charges related to his leadership role in both the Zeus and IcedID...Read More

In a world where digital footprints are as significant as physical ones, the recent statements by Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco mark a significant step in the ongoing battle against cybercrime. Addressing the pressing issue of cybersecurity, Monaco underscored the Justice Department’s proactive measures in dismantling botnets and cracking down on illicit cryptocurrency operations. With...Read More