The infamous, FSB-connected Turla group took over other hackers’ servers, exploiting their USB drive malware for targeted espionage.
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Cops Hacked Thousands of Phones. Was It Legal?
When police infiltrated the EncroChat phone system in 2020, they hit an intelligence gold mine. But subsequent legal challenges have spread across Europe.
LastPass Data Breach: It’s Time to Ditch This Password Manager
The password manager’s most recent data breach is so concerning, users need to take immediate steps to protect themselves.
Hacktivism Is Back and Messier Than Ever
Throughout 2022, geopolitics has given rise to a new wave of politically motivated attacks with an undercurrent of state-sponsored meddling.
Russians Hacked JFK Airport Taxi Dispatch in Line-Skipping Scheme
Plus: An offensive US hacking operation, swatters hacking Ring cameras, a Netflix password-sharing crackdown, and more.
An Alleged Russian Smuggling Ring Was Uncovered in New Hampshire
Plus: An FBI platform got hacked, an ex-Twitter employee is sentenced for espionage, malicious Windows 10 installers circulate in Ukraine, and more.
GPS Signals Are Being Disrupted in Russian Cities
Navigation system monitors have seen a recent uptick in interruptions since Ukraine began launching long-range drone attacks.
Cuba Ransomware Gang Abused Microsoft Certificates to Sign Malware
The company has taken measures to mitigate the risks, but security researchers warn of a broader threat.
Log4j’s Log4Shell Vulnerability: One Year Later, It’s Still Lurking
Despite mitigation, one of the worst bugs in internet history is still prevalent—and being exploited.