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Nataly Vovk

Nataly covers the breaches, takedowns and threat groups making news. Her latest reporting for Threat Picture.
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The Second Disruption of ALPHV/BlackCat Operations

The ALPHV/BlackCat infrastructure experienced its second shutdown since December 2023. Key Takeaways The affiliate alleged that the operator pocketed a $22 million ransom payment for […]

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APT29's Cyber Espionage Evolution
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APT29’s Cyber Espionage Evolution: Adapting to Cloud Security Challenges

APT29, associated with the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR), is shifting its focus to launch attacks on the cloud services of its targets. Key Takeaways

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Subdomains Compromised to Send Millions of Malicious Emails

Major Brands’ Subdomains Compromised to Send Millions of Malicious Emails

SubdoMailing phishing campaigns exploit the trust in major brands by hijacking their subdomains to flood inboxes with malicious emails. Key Takeaways Over 8,000 domains and

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Top Cyber Defense Strategies for U.S. Water Systems

Top Cyber Defense Strategies for U.S. Water Systems

U.S. government agencies released a defensive strategy that water utilities should adopt to enhance the protection of their networks from cyberattacks. Key Takeaways The Cybersecurity

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Knight Ransomware
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Knight Ransomware Source Code Available for Sale

The representative of the Knight ransomware is currently marketing the source code for its third version exclusively to one purchaser on a hacker forum. Key

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International Force Disrupts LockBit

Operation Cronos: International Force Disrupts LockBit Ransomware Network

Today, the Department of Justice, alongside the United Kingdom and other global law enforcement bodies, announced a major operation against the LockBit ransomware group. Key

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U.S. Offers Multi-Million Dollar Rewards for Information about ALPHV/Blackcat

U.S. Offers a Multi-Million Dollar Reward for Information about ALPHV/Blackcat

The U.S. Department of State offered a reward for information leading to the ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware group. Key Takeaways On February 15, 2024, the U.S. Department

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Russian state-sponsored group
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Microsoft Warns about Russian State-Sponsored Espionage Attacks

On January 25th, 2024, Microsoft disclosed that the APT29 threat group, Russian state-sponsored hackers, were implicated in the November 2023 cyber attack on its systems.

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Medusa ransomware

Medusa’s Strategic Evolution: Blending Extortion and Stealth in Ransomware Operations

The Medusa ransomware group, active since late 2022, has intensified its activities in 2023, particularly after launching a data leak site on the dark web

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The threat actor posing as an ethical hacker

Threat Actors Posing as Ethical Hackers

A concerning trend has emerged in the digital security landscape in recent months. Victims of the notorious Royal and Akira ransomware attacks, which have caused

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"Amateurs hack systems, professionals hack people."