FBI’s Cynthia Kaiser Joins Halcyon to Lead Ransomware Research
Kaiser leaves FBI after 20 years to join Halcyon’s Ransomware Research Center. Smaller ransomware groups now pursue new targets amid…
Trump Budget Proposal Cuts Over 1,000 CISA Jobs and Reduces Cyber Funding
The Trump proposal projects eliminating 1,083 CISA jobs and $495 million in funding. Workforce reductions target both vacant and active…
Law Enforcement Shuts Down AVCheck to Block Cybercriminal Tool Access
Authorities shut down AVCheck and related cybercriminal testing services globally. Investigation linked the sites to ransomware groups and malware developers…
FBI Arrests DIA Insider for Alleged Classified Info Leak
DIA employee Nathan Laatsch was arrested for trying to share classified data. Authorities tracked him using undercover communication and physical…
Senators Demand DHS Restore Cyber Safety Review Board After Hack
Senators urged DHS to restore the Cyber Safety Review Board after recent cyberattacks. The board's suspension paused key investigations into…
Treasury Department Stops Crypto Scam Network With Sanctions
Treasury sanctioned Funnull Technology for supporting large-scale crypto scams. The company allegedly enabled over $200M in fraud targeting U.S. victims.…
Attackers Target Ivanti EPMM Flaws, Breaching Major Sectors
Ivanti EPMM flaws have enabled rapid cyberattacks on critical sectors. Researchers debate whether vendor code or open-source libraries caused the…
Russian Cyber Group Strikes NATO and Ukraine, Hits Key Sectors
Void Blizzard targets NATO, EU, and Ukrainian organizations for espionage. Attackers exploit stolen credentials and cloud APIs for data exfiltration.…
International Sting Disrupts Core Ransomware Infrastructure
Authorities dismantled major infrastructure supporting leading ransomware-linked malware strains. Operation Endgame involved cross-border police work, legal action, and asset seizures.…
Authorities Disrupt DanaBot Cybercrime Network with Global Effort
Efforts dismantled DanaBot's global cybercrime network. No extradition treaty complicates custody of Russian suspects. International cooperation leads to significant cybercrime…
