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FBI warns US-based law firms to be on the lookout for cybercrime group that steals data in person

Cyber Scoop May 27, 2026

FBI warns US-based law firms to be on the...

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UK spy chief labels AI ‘unstoppable force’ with offensive, defensive ramifications for cyberspace

Cyber Scoop May 27, 2026

UK spy chief labels AI ‘unstoppable force’ with offensive,...

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Latvian national sentenced for ransomware attacks run by former Conti leaders

Cyber Scoop May 5, 2026

Latvian national sentenced for ransomware attacks run by former...

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Executive orders likely ahead in next steps for national cyber strategy

Cyber Scoop April 15, 2026

Executive orders likely ahead in next steps for national...

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Black Basta’s playbook lives on as former affiliates launch fast-scale intrusion campaign

Cyber Scoop April 14, 2026

Black Basta’s playbook lives on as former affiliates launch...

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Secretary Mullin must help finish the job: Urge the Senate to confirm Plankey

Cyber Scoop April 14, 2026

Secretary Mullin must help finish the job: Urge the...

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Inside the FBI’s router takedown that cut off APT28’s ‘tremendous access’

Cyber Scoop April 9, 2026

Inside the FBI’s router takedown that cut off APT28’s...

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Feds quash widespread Russia-backed espionage network spanning 18,000 devices

Cyber Scoop April 7, 2026

Feds quash widespread Russia-backed espionage network spanning 18,000 devices...

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European-Chinese geopolitical issues drive renewed cyberespionage campaign

Cyber Scoop April 1, 2026

European-Chinese geopolitical issues drive renewed cyberespionage campaign | CyberScoop...

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FBI, CISA issue PSA on Russian intelligence campaign to target messaging apps

Cyber Scoop March 20, 2026

FBI, CISA issue PSA on Russian intelligence campaign to...

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