A global operation has taken down the notorious botnet in a blow to cybercriminals worldwide.
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North Korea Targets—and Dupes—a Slew of Cybersecurity Pros
The sweeping campaign took advantage of the collaborative spirit among researchers, with an unknown number of victims.
The FTC Cracks Down on Bot-Wielding Ticket Scalpers
Plus: A security company creeper, Biden’s cyberteam, and the rest of this week’s security news.
Hackers Used Zero-Days to Infect Windows and Android Devices
Google researchers say the campaign, which booby-trapped sites to ensnare targets, was carried out by a “highly sophisticated actor.”
The SolarWinds Hackers Shared Tricks With a Russian Spy Group
Security researchers have found links between the attackers and Turla, a sophisticated team suspected of operating out of Moscow’s FSB intelligence agency.
Russia’s Hacking Frenzy Is a Reckoning
Despite years of warning, the US still has no good answer for the sort of “supply chain” attack that let Russia run wild.