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The Federal Bureau of Investigation seal is seen at FBI headquarters in Washington

FBI Infiltrates, Shuts Down 'Hive' Ransomware Gang

The FBI and Department of Justice announced the seizure of a website used by infamous ransomware group "Hive".

The Ransomware Problem Is Worsening and Organizations Need to Pay More Attention

Global Ransomware Summit At White House Will Highlight Cryptocurrency

"So less about Russia, more about how we as a set of countries make it harder, costlier, riskier for ransom actors to operate," the official said when asked about the topic.

Signage is seen at the United States Department of Justice headquarters in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 29, 2020.

DoJ Seizes $500,000 In Crypto, Cash From North Korean Hackers

U.S. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco stated that the FBI found a novel ransomware used by hackers.

A member of the Red Hacker Alliance in Dongguan, China in August 2020 monitors cyberattacks around the world. Hacks have increased through the pandemic and the war in Ukraine

Russian Hacker Group Earned $150 Million From 1,000 Global Ransomware Attacks

The hacking group launched a ransomware attack against the Costa Rican government in April.

Ransomware attacks are thought to cost US companies billions of dollars a year

Samsung Admits Hackers Stole Source Code For Galaxy Smartphone In Breach

Samsung confirmed on Monday that they were the victim of a breach by a group of hackers that resulted in the loss of 190GB worth of sensitive data, including source code for their Galaxy smartphones.

Researchers have said a virus-monitoring app all Winter Olympics attendees must use has a 'simple but devastating' encryption flaw

FBI Warns About Cyber Threats Against Beijing Winter Olympics

The FBI is warning attendees and businesses at the Beijing Winter Olympics to be wary of the cybersecurity risks that they should be protecting against three days before the games begin.

Russian, Ukranian Men Charged In Cyberattacks That Affected Thousands Of Businesses

Two men allegedly responsible for the Sodinokibi/REvil ransomware attack in July were charged by the Department of Justice.

Cybercriminals have been able to extract ransoms from victims in government and a variety of industries

Senate Leaders Introduce Cybersecurity Bill

Growing cyberattacks leads the Senate to introduce bill requiring companies to report hacking incidents.

Russian Hackers Demanded $70 Million In Ransomware Attack

Russian-linked hackers suspected to be linked to biggest ransomware attack on record, requesting $70 million in cryptocurrency from victims all around the world.

Security Experts Warns Of Imminent AI-Related Global Cyber Incident

Findings in a recent report suggested that there is a deep-seated concern about the dangers of AI falling into the wrong hands.

Some ransomware victims say they don't regain access to their data even after meeting demands of hackers

DOJ Recovers Millions In Bitcoin After Colonial Pipeline Ransom

Federal officials recover a portion of the Colonial Pipeline ransom from hackers.

Colonial Pipeline Hackers Reportedly Received $90 Million In Bitcoin Ransom Payments

The group of hackers reportedly received ransomware payments from 47% of its victims.

Ransomware showed no signs of easing in 2020 with some 2,000 organizations hit in the United States in government, education and health care, according to researchers

Sonicwall Under Ransomware Attack That Depicts DEATHRANSOM Through A Zero-Day Bug

Hackers continue to intrude more big companies by deploying ransomware and extorting money from victims or selling data on hacker forums.

Police based in Britain, Canada, Germany, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Ukraine and the United States teamed together to infiltrate the infrastructure of EMOTET, described as the "world's most dangerous" cybercrime malware tool

Police Smash 'World's Most Dangerous' Cybercrime Malware Tool

Police smash 'world's most dangerous' cybercrime malware tool

Ransomware Took Heavy Toll On US In 2020: Researchers

Ransomware took heavy toll on US in 2020: researchers

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Capcom Ransomware Attack Leaked 'Resident Evil 8’ Release Date, Battle Royale, Multiplayer Plans, More

Aside from “Resident Evil 8” details, hackers also leaked dates on “Monster Hunter Rise,” personal details of 350,000 Capcom-affiliated personnel, and more.