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Expert Advice November 29, 2020

Cybersecurity: How to clean up your digital footprint during a techno-pandemic

The techno-pandemic is forcing workers to telecommute and students to get their education online. You can now order meals, play…

By Jackie Allen

Financial Investigations November 2, 2020

Russian cybercriminal gets eight years prison sentence for role in $100M botnet conspiracy

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that a Russian cybercriminal received a prison sentence of eight years for his…

By Marivic Cabural Summers

Business October 27, 2020

Hacker stole $24 million from cryptocurrency service Harvest Finance

In another major blow on the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, a hacker on Monday reportedly stole $24 million worth of…

By Dee Dulfo

Business October 19, 2020

Is it legal to pay ransomware ransoms?

Ransomware attacks have become more sophisticated and widespread, affecting almost everyone from large corporations, small and medium-sized businesses, government agencies,…

By Jackie Allen

Expert Advice October 16, 2020

How to Keep Your Brokerage Account Safe From Cybercriminals

With mobile apps like Robinhood and Acorns making it easier for people to invest in stocks through their phones, cybercriminals…

By Sean Corliss

International October 11, 2020

Software AG hard-hit by ransomware attack, cybercriminals demand over $20 million

German-based Software AG and was hit with a ransomware attack by cybercriminals last week. The company is still struggling with…

By Jackie Allen

America September 1, 2020

FBI and Tesla Employee bust Egor Kriuchkov in malware plot

Last Tuesday, Aug. 25, the FBI arrested Egor Kriuchkov, 27, a Russian national. He was charged with traveling to the U.S.…

By Jackie Allen

Law Enforcement takes down Infraud Organization

Financial Investigations August 4, 2020

Malware author pleads guilty for role in Infraud cybercriminal organization

A malware author pleaded guilty for his involvement in Infraud, a transnational cybercriminal organization that victimized millions of businesses and…

By Marivic Cabural Summers