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Leader of ransomware crew pleads guilty to four-year crime spree

Cyber Scoop January 22, 2026

Leader of ransomware crew pleads guilty to four-year crime...

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Black Basta’s alleged ringleader identified as authorities raid homes of other members

Cyber Scoop January 21, 2026

Black Basta’s alleged ringleader identified as authorities raid homes...

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The thin line between saving a company and funding a crime

Cyber Scoop January 21, 2026

The thin line between saving a company and funding...

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Jordanian national pleads guilty after unknowingly selling FBI agent access to 50 company networks

Cyber Scoop January 16, 2026

Jordanian national pleads guilty after unknowingly selling FBI agent...

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Taiwan blames Chinese ‘cyber army’ for rise in millions of daily intrusion attempts

Cyber Scoop January 7, 2026

Taiwan blames Chinese ‘cyber army’ for rise in millions...

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Ukrainian national pleads guilty to Nefilim ransomware attacks

Cyber Scoop December 19, 2025

Ukrainian national pleads guilty to Nefilim ransomware attacks |...

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Former incident responders plead guilty to ransomware attack spree

Cyber Scoop December 19, 2025

Former incident responders plead guilty to ransomware attack spree...

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React2Shell fallout spreads to sensitive targets as public exploits hit all-time high

Cyber Scoop December 17, 2025

React2Shell fallout spreads to sensitive targets as public exploits...

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DOJ announces takedown of alleged laundering platform used by cybercriminal groups

Cyber Scoop December 17, 2025

DOJ announces takedown of alleged laundering platform used by...

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Attacks pinned to critical React2Shell defect surge, surpass 50 confirmed victims

Cyber Scoop December 10, 2025

Attacks pinned to critical React2Shell defect surge, surpass 50...

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