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Four REvil Ransomware members sentenced for hacking and money laundering

Security Affairs

Four former members of the REvil ransomware group were sentenced in Russia for hacking and money laundering, marking a rare case of Russian gang members being convicted in the country. The court found them guilty of illegal circulation of means of payment (Part 2 of Article 187 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation).”

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The Silent Breach: How E-Waste Fuels Cybercrime

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In today's digital world, cybercrime is a threat to our private data and security. And with Americans owning an average of 24 electronic items in their homes , neglecting to dispose of these items correctly is putting individuals at significant risk of cybercrime. What is cybercrime?

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U.S., U.K. Sanction 7 Men Tied to Trickbot Hacking Group

Krebs on Security

Authorities in the United States and United Kingdom today levied financial sanctions against seven men accused of operating “ Trickbot ,” a cybercrime-as-a-service platform based in Russia that has enabled countless ransomware attacks and bank account takeovers since its debut in 2016. companies and government entities.

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Fabricated Voice Used in Financial Fraud

Schneier on Security

This seems to be an identity theft first : Criminals used artificial intelligence-based software to impersonate a chief executive's voice and demand a fraudulent transfer of €220,000 ($243,000) in March in what cybercrime experts described as an unusual case of artificial intelligence being used in hacking. Another news article.

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Brazil Charges Glenn Greenwald with Cybercrimes

Schneier on Security

Glenn Greenwald has been charged with cybercrimes in Brazil, stemming from publishing information and documents that were embarrassing to the government. The complaint charged six other individuals, including four who were detained last year in connection with the cellphone hacking. This isn't new, or unique to Brazil.

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The Justice Department Will No Longer Charge Security Researchers with Criminal Hacking

Schneier on Security

Following a recent Supreme Court ruling , the Justice Department will no longer prosecute “good faith” security researchers with cybercrimes: The policy for the first time directs that good-faith security research should not be charged. News article.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 494 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION

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Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.