Four Members of the REvil Ransomware Gang Sentenced in Russia
In a significant legal development, four members of the notorious REvil ransomware group have been sentenced by a Russian court, marking a crucial moment in the ongoing battle against cybercrime. Their sentences, which range from four and a half to…
Comparative analysis: the Budapest Convention vs the UN Convention Against Cybercrime
This summer, the UN Member States made significant progress by agreeing on a draft for the first international convention against cybercrime. This momentous step, however, brings forth vital questions about how this new convention will interact with the longstanding Budapest…
CISA Head Criticises Tech Vendors for Insecure Software, Calls for Greater Accountability
Jen Easterly, the head of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), recently underscored a pressing concern at Mandiant’s mWise conference: the profound shortcomings of software vendors in delivering secure products. Easterly pointed out that these vendors often sow the…
UK's National Cyber Security Centre Leads International Effort Against Botnet Threat
In an era where digital threats are increasingly sophisticated and globally coordinated, the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has joined forces with top cybersecurity agencies from the United States, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. This international collaboration focuses on…