UK government tries again to access encrypted Apple customer data

The U.K. government is still trying to gain access to encrypted iCloud data, according to the Financial Times, after British officials allegedly filed a new secret order demanding Apple build a backdoor. On Wednesday, the British newspaper reported that the Read More …

UK Government Wants to Keep $7 Billion in Stolen Bitcoin It Has Seized

The U.K. Government is seeking to keep most of the $7 billion in Bitcoin it seized in connection with a Chinese investment fraud, following the conviction of the fraud’s alleged organizer this week. Zhimin Qian pleaded guilty on counts of Read More …

UK: Man arrested in connection with cyber-attack on airports

A person has been arrested in connection with a cyber-attack which has caused days of disruption at several European airports including Heathrow. The National Crime Agency (NCA) said a man in his forties was arrested in West Sussex “as part Read More …

UK: Two teenagers charged over Transport for London cyber attack

Two teenagers have been charged in connection with a massive cyber attack which caused Transport for London (TfL) months of disruption. The National Crime Agency (NCA) says it believes the hack – which began on 31 August last year – Read More …

U.S. State Department offers up to $11 Million reward for Information about ransomware administrator charged with cybercrimes for deploying “Lockergoga,” “Nefilim,” and “Megacortex”

BROOKLYN, NY – Earlier today, a superseding indictment was unsealed charging Volodymyr Tymoshchuk, also known as “deadforz,” “Boba,” “msfv,” and “farnetwork,” a Ukrainian national, for his role in international ransomware schemes. Tymoshchuk is not in U.S. custody. Joseph Nocella, Jr., Read More …

ICE reactivates contract with spyware maker Paragon

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) signed a contract last year with Israeli spyware maker Paragon worth $2 million . Shortly after, the Biden administration put the contract under review, issuing a “stop work order,” to determine whether the contract Read More …

Nevada hit by cyber attack disrupting state services for thousands

A cyber attack targeting Nevada’s state technology systems has left thousands of residents without access to vital services for days, with many offices still struggling to restore full operations. The attack, which began early Sunday morning, forced the closure of Read More …

FBI raids former national security adviser John Bolton’s home in high-profile national security probe

FBI agents raided the DC-area home of President Trump’s former national security adviser John Bolton on Friday morning in a high-profile national security probe, The Post can exclusively reveal. Federal agents went to Bolton’s house in Bethesda, Md., from 7 Read More …

African authorities dismantle massive cybercrime and fraud networks, recover millions

LYON, France – In a sweeping INTERPOL-coordinated operation, authorities across Africa have arrested 1,209 cybercriminals targeting nearly 88,000 victims. The crackdown recovered USD 97.4 million and dismantled 11,432 malicious infrastructures, underscoring the global reach of cybercrime and the urgent need Read More …

US spy chief says UK has dropped its Apple backdoor demand

The U.K has dropped its demand for special access to Apple’s cloud systems, or a “backdoor,” following negotiations with the Trump administration, according to U.S. National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard. “As a result, the U.K. has agreed to drop its Read More …