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24 Jun

Four Vietnamese Hackers Charged for Multi-Million Dollar Cyberattacks on US Companies

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Four Vietnamese nationals have been indicted by the US Department of Justice for their alleged involvement in a series of cyberattacks that crippled American companies and resulted in over $71 million in damages. This case sheds light on the growing threat of international cybercrime and the challenges of holding perpetrators accountable. Photo: Pixabay. The indictment accuses the defendants, Ta Van Tai, Nguyen Viet Quoc, Nguyen Trang Xuyen, and Nguyen Van Truong, of being members of a sophisticated cybercrime group known as FIN9. According to the Department of Justice, FIN9 operated from at least May 2018 through October 2021, targeting victim…

US Bans Kaspersky Antivirus Software Citing National Security Concerns

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The United States government has dealt a blow to Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab by banning the sale of its antivirus software within the country. The move, announced by the Department of Commerce, comes amid ongoing tensions between the US and Russia and is based on national security concerns. Famous security software Kaspersky is banned throughout the United States. Photo: Alamy. Kaspersky has long been a popular choice for consumers and businesses alike, offering robust protection against malware and other online threats. However, US officials have expressed concerns that the company's ties to the Russian government could pose a security…

Durian Malware Targets Cryptocurrency Companies: North Korean Hackers on the Prowl

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Cryptocurrency companies are under fire from a new kind of foe: malware. A recent report by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky revealed a campaign by the North Korean hacking group Kimsuky, targeting South Korean crypto firms with a previously unknown malware variant called "Durian." Illustration of hackers attacking a user's personal computer. Photo: Cointelegraph Durian's Deceptive Delivery Durian's attack strategy is particularly concerning. It leverages legitimate security software used specifically by South Korean cryptocurrency firms. This grants it a level of trust within the system, making it harder to detect. Once installed, Durian acts as a multi-purpose tool for the attackers. Multifaceted…