US government takes down major North Korean ‘remote IT workers’ operation
US prosecutors indicated a total of 13 people involved in the fraudulent scheme to steal and launder money for North Korea’s nuclear weapons program.
US prosecutors indicated a total of 13 people involved in the fraudulent scheme to steal and launder money for North Korea’s nuclear weapons program.
The watchdog revealed the 2018 incident as part of an audit of the FBI’s counter-surveillance efforts.
The fresh wave of attacks targeting airlines comes soon after the hackers hit the U.K. retail sector and the insurance industry.
Kai West was arrested in France, along with four other hackers, all suspected of being part of the well-known hacking forum, BreachForums.
DHS said low-level cyberattacks targeting U.S. networks are “likely” in the wake of military conflict between the US and Israel, and Iran.
Salt Typhoon previously hacked phone and telco giants across the United States.
The U.S. insurance giant provides supplemental insurance to around 50 million customers.
The government cited the recent hacks on Bank Sepah and cryptocurrency exchange Nobite as reasons to shut down internet access to virtually all Iranians.
It’s the latest cyberattack on Iran claimed by a pro-Israeli hacking group since the latest flare up in tensions between the two countries.
The apparent cyberattack comes as Israel and Iran engage in a days-long escalating military conflict.