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UK arrests two teens accused of heavy involvement in yearslong Scattered Spider attack spree

Cyber Scoop September 18, 2025

UK arrests two teens accused of heavy involvement in...

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Senators, FBI Director Patel clash over cyber division personnel, arrests

Cyber Scoop September 16, 2025

Senators, FBI Director Patel clash over cyber division personnel,...

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U.S. indicts Ukrainian national for hundreds of ransomware attacks using multiple variants

Cyber Scoop September 9, 2025

U.S. indicts Ukrainian national for hundreds of ransomware attacks...

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Prolific Russian ransomware operator living in California enjoys rare leniency awaiting trial

Cyber Scoop September 2, 2025

Prolific Russian ransomware operator living in California enjoys rare...

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Treasury sanctions North Korea IT worker scheme facilitators and front organizations

Cyber Scoop August 27, 2025

Treasury sanctions North Korea IT worker scheme facilitators and...

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Google previews cyber ‘disruption unit’ as U.S. government, industry weigh going heavier on offense

Cyber Scoop August 27, 2025

Google previews cyber ‘disruption unit’ as U.S. government, industry...

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CrowdStrike warns of uptick in Silk Typhoon attacks this summer

Cyber Scoop August 21, 2025

CrowdStrike warns of uptick in Silk Typhoon attacks this...

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Florida man gets 10 years in prison in first Scattered Spider sentencing

Cyber Scoop August 21, 2025

Florida man gets 10 years in prison in first...

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Officials gain control of Rapper Bot DDoS botnet, charge lead developer and administrator

Cyber Scoop August 19, 2025

Officials gain control of Rapper Bot DDoS botnet, charge...

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Nigerian accused of hacking tax preparation businesses extradited to US

Cyber Scoop August 6, 2025

Nigerian accused of hacking tax preparation businesses extradited to...

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