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Teen GTA 6 hacker sentenced to an indefinite hospitalization after mental health assessment
A London judge has sentenced the teenage hacker who infiltrated Rockstar Games, leaking Grand Theft Auto VI footage, to an indefinite hospitalization. The 18-year-old, Arion Kurtaj, breached Rockstar’s servers from a Travelodge hotel while under police custody, using only an Amazon Fire TV Stick, smartphone, keyboard and mouse.
The DOJ says it disrupted the Blackcat ransomware group
The US Department of Justice says it has disrupted the Blackcat ransomware group. Also called ALPHV or Noberus, the group has targeted over 1,000 computer networks and extorted millions of dollars from victims.
Ransomware attack exposes sensitive data for nearly 9 million dental patients
A ransomware attack has compromised a dental insurance company, exposing sensitive data for almost 9 million patients.
Dutch authorities arrest alleged developer of crypto mixing service Tornado Cash
The 29-year-old is suspected of money laundering.
US imposes sanctions on cryptocurrency mixer that allegedly laundered over $7 billion
The US has sanctioned Tornado Cash, a cryptocurrency mixer that reportedly helped North Korea launder stolen funds.
Shields Health Care hack may have exposed data for 2 million people
Shields Health Care Group, a Massachusetts-based involved with imaging and health management services, has announced a major hack that could have exposed sensitive information for up to two million people.
DOJ says security researchers won't face hacking charges
The Justice Department's new policy says security researchers shouldn't face federal charges for hacking in 'good faith.'
US Treasury issues first-ever sanctions against a cryptocurrency mixer
The US Treasury has issued its first sanctions against a digital currency mixer, accusing Blender of helping North Korea launder crypto.
Telegram has seen a sharp rise in cybercriminal activities, report says
There's been "a 100 percent-plus rise in Telegram usage by cybercriminals" recently, according to a new investigation.
US-Canadian gets 11 years for laundering money for a North Korean hacking group
A dual US-Canadian national has been sentenced to 140 months in prison for laundering tens of millions of dollars.
Manager of prominent Fin7 hacking group sentenced to 10 years in prison
The manager of a hacking group known as Fin7 has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in an international cybercrime operation that targeted US banks and retailers.
Hacker who tried to extort Tesla pleads guilty
A Russian national accused of trying to hack and extort Tesla has pleaded guilty, avoiding a jury trial and a possible long stay in prison.
FBI report reveals cybercrime victims lost $4.2 billion in 2020
The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has published its annual report (PDF) for 2020, wherein it revealed that cybercrime victims in the US reported a total loss of $4.2 billion for the year.
FBI, Europol take down a VPN service aimed at criminals
The FBI and Europol have shut down a VPN service pitched toward criminals, and it could make honest VPN operators nervous.
Alleged Twitter hacker was previously caught stealing a fortune in Bitcoin
The teenage "mastermind" behind last month's Twitter hack reportedly stole hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of Bitcoin last year.
Malware writer pleads guilty to helping $568 million cybercrime ring
A malware creator linked to the $568 million Infraud cybercrime ring has pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges.
Russian behind elite cybercrime forum sentenced to 9 years in prison
The US has sentenced a Russian hacker behind a giant cybercrime forum to 9 years in prison.
Google says government-backed groups are using COVID-19 to spread scams
Dozens of government-backed groups are using COVID-19 themes as lures for phishing and malware scams, Google says.
FBI sees cybercrime reports increase fourfold during COVID-19 outbreak
Cybercrime has increased since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Microsoft makes its advanced account protection free for healthcare workers
As if fighting the coronavirus pandemic weren’t challenging enough, cybercriminals are making things more difficult for healthcare providers and humanitarian groups. Typically aimed at politicians and their staff, AccountGuard notifies customers when Microsoft detects an attack and provides guidance on stopping it. The service will be available to these new groups until the COVID-19 pandemic subsides, Microsoft said in an announcement.
