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  • Following the seizure of the gang's infrastructure, Khoroshev has been sanctioned by the UK, US, and Australia. Despite his previous confidence in his anonymity, evidenced by a $10m reward offer for his identity, the US is now offering the same amount for information leading to his arrest or conviction. LockBit, known for targeting major companies like Royal Mail and Boeing, saw its operations significantly weakened after a global law enforcement crackdown. The NCA reports that the gang's rebuilding efforts have resulted in a less sophisticated and less impactful operation. Khoroshev remains at large, likely due to Russia's non-cooperation in extraditing cybercriminals.


  • The summary of the recent analysis, as DarkReading reports, reveals that sixteen advanced persistent threat (APT) groups have been targeting the Middle East over the past two years, focusing their cyberattacks on key sectors such as government agencies, manufacturing companies, and the energy industry.


  • Cybersecurity experts at Check Point have uncovered a new cybercrime group named Magnet Goblin, deploying novel malware on Windows and Linux systems. This group exploits recently patched vulnerabilities, including those in Ivanti Connect Secure, Apache ActiveMQ, ConnectWise ScreenConnect, Qlik Sense, and Magento, to distribute unique malware variants like NerbianRAT, MiniNerbian, and WARPWIRE.


  • According to the latest research published by CSO magazine, ransomware attacks surged by 50% in 2023, with nearly 4,000 organizations falling victim—up from 2,700 in 2022. This alarming trend highlights the evolving tactics of ransomware groups and emphasizes the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures.


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