Chinese Hacker Arrested in Takedown of World’s Largest Botnet

An international law enforcement team has reportedly apprehended a Chinese hacker accused of running a massive botnet for nearly a decade, amassing at least $99 million in profits by selling access to cybercriminals.

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European Union sees surge in Russian-backed cyberattacks, top security official says

The top European Union cybersecurity official said on Tuesday that disruptive digital attacks have doubled in the 27-member bloc in the past few months.

Google Targets Microsoft’s Enterprise Security Weaknesses, Pitches Its Services to Governments

In the wake of a damning report from the US Cyber Safety Review Board (CSRB), Google is seizing the opportunity to challenge Microsoft’s dominance in the enterprise security market by offering its services to government institutions.

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EPA warns of increasing cyberattacks on water systems, urges utilities to take immediate action

The EPA has urged water systems to take actions to protect the country's drinking water, warning that cyberattacks against U.S. water utilities are becoming increasingly frequent.

How to know if your computer got hacked, what to do next

Think your computer or laptop has been hacked? Don't panic. Follow these steps from Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson to recover a hacked computer.

UK data breach exposes thousands of military personnel, officials say

A significant data breach has been disclosed by British officials, impacting thousands of serving British military personnel. The breach occurred in a payroll system.

Germany recalls ambassador to Russia in response to alleged cyberattack targeting chancellor's party

Germany has recalled its ambassador to Russia for a week of consultations in Berlin following an alleged hacking campaign targeting Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party.

Russia will face consequences for 'absolutely intolerable' cyberattack, German foreign minister says

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has condemned Russia for a cyberattack allegedly orchestrated by its military intelligence service against Germany.