Cybercrime

Russian hackers 'ramping up efforts' after cyberattack shut down Ukraine internet connections, Musk warns

Russia carried out a cyberattack early on in its invasion of Ukraine, cutting off from the internet thousands of modems throughout Europe, officials from the U.S., Great Britain, Canada, Estonia and the European Union announced Tuesday. SpaceX founder Elon Musk, whose Starlink satellites have helped ensure Ukrainians' access to the internet amid Russia's invasion, warned that Kremlin forces are “ramping up their efforts."

Microsoft unveils new managed cybersecurity offerings

The offerings are included as part of the tech giant's new service category, Microsoft Security Experts, which combines human-led services with expert-trained technology to help organizations achieve better security outcomes.

FBI forming crypto enforcement team

The Federal Bureau of Investigation announced Thursday that it is launching a specialized team tasked with enforcement of cryptocurrency "exploitation."

As cyberattack threats rise, expert reveals 'nightmare scenario'

Concerns have mounted in recent weeks that the U.S. could fall victim to a targeted cyberattack, particularly in the face of Russian aggression in Eastern Europe. But a top cybersecurity expert said it is not the attack he fears, but rather the reaction of the American populous.

COVID relief fraud nears $100B, Secret Service says

The release of COVID-19 federal relief funds has unleashed a wave of individuals and criminal networks responsible for what the Secret Service says is nearly $100 billion in stolen benefits.