Tag: Cybercrime
What a second Trump term means for the future of ransomware
The U.S. government has made big strides over the past four years in the ongoing fight against the “scourge of ransomware,” as President...
Chinese hackers target Tibetan websites in malware attack, cybersecurity group says
BANGKOK -- A hacking group that is believed to be Chinese state-sponsored has compromised two websites with ties to the Tibetan community in...
Cyprus thwarted a digital attack against the government's main online portal
NICOSIA, Cyprus -- Cyprus said Sunday that it has successfully thwarted a digital attack aimed at blocking access to the government’s central online...
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Here's how to stay safe from scams
NEW YORK -- October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which means it's the perfect time to learn how to protect yourself from scams. “Scams...
Alabama man arrested in SEC social media account hack that led the price of bitcoin to spike
WASHINGTON -- An Alabama man was arrested Thursday for his alleged role in the January hack of a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission...
Feds arrest man who allegedly participated in hack of the SEC’s X account, boosting Bitcoin’s price
Federal authorities announced Thursday the arrest of a man in Alabama, accusing him of participating in the hack of the U.S. Securities and...