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Information security
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Two cybersecurity employees plead guilty to carrying out ransomware attacks

Two former cybersecurity employees pleaded guilty to using ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware to extort $1.2 million and target multiple U.S. companies in 2023.
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US politics
fromAxios
3 months ago

"Own goal": How Gabbard damaged the Trump admin's probe into ex-spy chief

Revocation of 37 intelligence clearances by Rep. Tulsi Gabbard complicated the DOJ prosecution of John Brennan by limiting witness access and undermining witness credibility.
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

Developer gets 4 years for activating network "kill switch" to avenge his firing

After his conviction, Lu moved to schedule a new trial, asking the court to delay sentencing due to allegedly "surprise" evidence he wasn't prepared to defend against during the initial trial. The DOJ opposed the motion for the new trial and the delay in sentencing, arguing that "Lu cannot establish that the interests of justice warrant a new trial" and insisting that evidence introduced at trial was properly disclosed.
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