Gillmor Gang: Back Then Now
Still figuring out what this newsletter is, I’m torn between aggregation and writing. The inputs vary from blog posts, Twitter threads, and the occasional video. Podcasting seems oddly muzzled by the acceleration of streaming. Blog posts are a misn.....»»
Russian-speaking cyber gang claims credit for hack of BBC and British Airways employee data
A group of Russian-speaking cyber criminals has claimed credit for a sweeping hack that has compromised employee data at the BBC and British Airways and left US and UK cybersecurity officials scrambling to respond......»»
0mega ransomware gang changes tactics
A number of ransomware gangs have stopped using malware to encrypt targets’ files and have switched to a data theft/extortion approach to get paid; 0mega – a low-profile and seemingly not very active threat actor – seems to be among.....»»
BBC, BA and Boots issued with ultimatum by cyber gang Clop
They say personal details of 100,000 staff at the BBC, British Airways and Boots will be published if employers do not get in touch......»»
MOVEit Transfer zero-day was exploited by Cl0p gang (CVE-2023-34362)
The zero-day vulnerability attackers have exploited to compromise vulnerable Progress Software’s MOVEit Transfer installations finally has an identification number: CVE-2023-34362. Based on information shared by Mandiant, Rapid7 and other security.....»»
How a ‘Frankenbuilding’ became a stunning new art museum
Studio Gang’s new design for the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts transformed 8 separate buildings into one. The new folded concrete roof that swoops across the center of the sprawling Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts (AMFA) in Little Rock is the rar.....»»
Apple’s Macs have long escaped ransomware, but that may be changing
Malicious encryptors for Apple computers could herald new risks for macOS users. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Security researchers are examining newly discovered Mac ransomware samples from the notorious gang LockBit,.....»»
The biggest cybercriminals on the internet are now targeting Macs
The cybercriminal gang LockBit has now set its sights on Apple products after having developed its first ransomware for Macs......»»
LockBit ransomware is now targeting Macs for the first time
The LockBit ransomware group has seemingly started to target macOS, following the discovery of the first malware build intended to infect Macs.LockBit is a ransomware gang that has existed for a number of years, using malware to attack high-profile i.....»»
LockBit ransomware gang appears to be targeting Macs for the first time
Over the last several years, LockBit has become one of the most powerful ransomware gangs. While it has focused on Windows, Linux, and virtual host machines, it looks like the group has developed its first ransomware for Macs. more… The post Lock.....»»
LockBit gang targets Apple Silicon for ransomware attacks
The LockBit ransomware group has seemingly started to target macOS, following the discovery of the first malware build intended to infect Macs.LockBit is a ransomware gang that has existed for a number of years, using malware to attack high-profile i.....»»
Amid spiraling violence, criminologist studies new approaches to gun crime
While studying street gangs as part of his Ph.D. in Chicago in the late '90s, an interview with a non-gang teen helped change Rod Brunson's thinking about what his research could accomplish......»»
Ransomware gang leaks data stolen from City of Oakland
Sensitive employee information among 10GB worth of data leaked online......»»
Law enforcement teams score major win against DoppelPaymer ransomware gang
In a joint effort, the German Regional Police, Ukrainian National Police, Europol, Dutch Police, and FBI joined forces on February 28, 2023, to take down the masterminds behind a notorious criminal organization responsible for unleashing devastating.....»»
Hydrophobic molecular sieve developed for humidity-resistant hydrogen sulfide sensor
A research team led by Prof. Meng Gang from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has used polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) in the research of high performance humidity resistant hydrogen sulfide (H2S) sensors, paving.....»»
Authorities break up gang responsible for €38 million CEO fraud
A joint investigation supported by Europol has led to the dismantling of a Franco-Israeli criminal network involved in large-scale CEO fraud (also known as BEC scams). The operational activities resulted in five action days, which took place between.....»»
US hacks back against Hive ransomware crew
The US Department of Justice says its operation against the cyber gang was a 21st Century stakeout......»»
Study: Features of prison subcultures in Canada mitigate radicalized and extremist messaging
Prison subcultures have been described as antisocial, with ties to violence and gang membership. In extreme cases, research has also suggested that prison subcultures contribute to incarcerated people joining radical groups or embracing violent extre.....»»
New strategy developed for cryopreservation of mouse follicles
Recently, a research team led by Prof. Zhao Gang, Prof. Shi Qinghua from the University of Science and Technology (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Prof. Cao Yunxia from Anhui Medical University, realized the high-quality cryopreservatio.....»»
Rackspace ransomware attack was executed by using previously unknown security exploit
The MS Exchange exploit chain recently revealed by Crowdstrike researchers is how the Play ransomware gang breached the Rackspace Hosted Exchange email environment, the company confirmed last week. The exploit chains CVE-2022-41082, a RCE flaw, and C.....»»
This devious attack could be the next evolution of ransomware
Ransomware gang leak financial firm's data on fake version of company's website.....»»