Scattered Spider Cybercrime Gang Members Face Federal Charges in $11M Hacking Scheme
Five individuals linked to the notorious Scattered Spider cybercrime group have been charged with orchestrating sophisticated phishing campaigns targeting major companies. The group allegedly stole $11 million and sensitive data through SMS-based attacks, with connections to high-profile breaches including last year's MGM Casino ransomware incident.
Russian Ransomware Kingpin Behind $16M Phobos Operation Faces US Charges
A Russian national has been extradited from South Korea to face charges for operating the Phobos ransomware enterprise that targeted over 1,000 organizations globally. The operation, which employed a ransomware-as-a-service model, extorted more than $16 million through cryptocurrency payments.
Chinese Hackers Breach T-Mobile: FBI Warns of State-Sponsored 'Salt Typhoon' Attack
A sophisticated Chinese hacking group has successfully infiltrated T-Mobile's network, prompting a joint FBI-CISA advisory about the national security threat. The cyberespionage campaign targeted multiple US telecommunications providers, potentially exposing sensitive customer data and private communications.
Critical Cybersecurity Flaws Put US Water Systems at Risk, EPA Warns
EPA's latest report exposes alarming cybersecurity vulnerabilities in America's drinking water infrastructure, potentially endangering 193 million people. The investigation revealed inadequate digital security measures and poor emergency response protocols in water treatment facilities nationwide.
Chinese Hackers Breach US Law Enforcement Surveillance Systems in Major Telecom Networks
Federal authorities revealed Chinese state-sponsored hackers infiltrated major US telecommunications providers, gaining access to law enforcement wiretap systems and sensitive communications data. The months-long breach by the 'Salt Typhoon' group potentially exposed private data of high-profile targets and details about active surveillance operations.
FBI Exposes Massive Chinese State-Sponsored Cyberespionage Campaign Against US Telecom Networks
The FBI has uncovered an extensive Chinese government-backed hacking operation targeting U.S. telecommunications networks, compromising private communications and call records. The campaign, which attempted to access FISA-protected data, represents one of the largest discovered state-sponsored cyber espionage efforts to date.