Paul Elias

DOJ merges cyber, cryptocurrency units to go after ransomware attacks

Paul EliasJuly 21, 2023

The U.S. Department of Justice is merging its cryptocurrency and computer crimes investigation units, reflecting the vital role digital assets play in ransomware hacks and other online attacks.

Security Program Controls/Technologies

IBM’s Watson rebooted as a secure AI alternative

Paul EliasJuly 20, 2023

IBM enters crowded generative AI market with watsonx, a safe, secure and private studio platform.

Hackers from the Cl0p extortion group have consistently targeted file transfer software, and experts worry their latest success could breed copycats in the ransomware world. (Image Credit: Sean Gladwell via Getty Images)

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MOVEit hackers may have found simpler business model beyond ransomware

Paul EliasJune 29, 2023

It's the third time the Cl0p extortion group has targeted a piece of file-transfer software to steal data from their customers, but security experts collecting data on the fallout say the MOVEit hack is likely to dwarf the impact of previous campaigns.