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U.S. Charges 4 Chinese Military Officers in 2017 Equifax Hack

Krebs on Security

as members of the PLA’s 54 th Research Institute, a component of the Chinese military. Attorney General Bill Barr said at a press conference today that the Justice Department doesn’t normally charge members of another country’s military with crimes (this is only the second time the agency has indicted Chinese military hackers).

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Snatch ransomware gang claims the hack of the food giant Kraft Heinz

Security Affairs

In a statement shared with media [ 1 ] [ 2 ], [ 3 ] the company said that it investigating a cyberattack on a decommissioned marketing website. ” In August the gang claimed the hack of the Department of Defence South Africa and added the military organization to its leak site.

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A massive DDoS attack took down the site of the German financial agency BaFin

Security Affairs

It is not clear who is behind the DDoS attack, but the media speculate that it was launched by pro-Russian hacktivists in response to the German financial and military support to Ukraine. BaFin also regulates the securities markets and the financial services industry.

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Accused ‘Raccoon’ Malware Developer Fled Ukraine After Russian Invasion

Krebs on Security

KrebsOnSecurity has learned that the defendant was busted in March 2022, after fleeing mandatory military service in Ukraine in the weeks following the Russian invasion. 18 fleeing mandatory military service in Ukraine. Ukrainian national Mark Sokolovsky, seen here in a Porsche Cayenne on Mar.

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News alert: MxD roundtable with White House officials highlights cybersecurity workforce needs

The Last Watchdog

The program also commits to providing free training for transitioning military, first responders, veterans, military spouses, women, underrepresented minorities, and government personnel. Media Contact: Mackie Hill, Marketing and Communications Manager, MxD, mackie.hill@mxdusa.org 312.281.6872 manufacturing.

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$10M Is Yours If You Can Get This Guy to Leave Russia

Krebs on Security

Try2Check was so reliable that it eventually became the official card-checking service for some of the underground’s most bustling crime bazaars, including Vault Market, Unicc , and Joker’s Stash. He asked interested partners to contact him at the ICQ number 228427661 or at the email address polkas@bk.ru.

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GUEST ESSAY: Rising cyber risks make business intelligence gathering more vital than ever

The Last Watchdog

Intelligence is required to support the evolving needs of business, providing information for decision makers throughout the company lifecycle – everything from entering and exiting markets to managing mature operations. The Ukraine-Russia war is a grim example of geopolitical risk intersecting with cyber security risk.

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