Why Russia is a Hotbed of Cybercrime
In this Studio 471, Alec Jackson discusses how deep, institutional corruption ties Russian IT professionals, organized criminal groups and the state together and how Russia leverages this to its advantage.
How the Russia-Ukraine conflict is impacting cybercrime
Financially-motivated actors have been quiet, but that could change as the conflict escalates.
Look how many cybercriminals love Cobalt Strike
Cobalt Strike has become a very common second-stage payload for many malware campaigns across many malware families.
Last Dash for Joker’s Stash: Carding forum may close in 30 days
One of the most notable carding shops may be shutting down for good. The Joker’s Stash shop will be closing operations on Feb. 15, 2021, according to the site’s owner. In a message board post on a popular Russian-language cyb...
Nation-states are taking their supply-chain attack strategy from the cybercriminal underground
It’s clear the SolarWinds incident has rocked the infosec community to its core, with the still-unfolding episode expected to reverberate in the industry for years to come. While there is still much to be uncovered, the publi...
Iran’s domestic espionage: Lessons from recent data leaks
In the last decade, Iran has undergone a quiet revolution. Since the“Green Movement” uprising in 2009, more Iranians have dared to openly oppose their regime. The reasons include accusations of elections tampering, global san...
