CrowdStrike's president, Michael Sentonas, accepted the "Most Epic Fail" award at the Def Con hacking conference for a software update that led to a global IT outage. The Pwnie Awards highlight both achievements and failures in the security community. Sentonas acknowledged the award while emphasizing its significance as a lesson for the company. The faulty update caused Windows machines to fail globally, impacting entities such as airlines and prompting Microsoft to reconsider its policies on kernel access. CrowdStrike attributed the issue to a test software bug and committed to improving their testing processes and implementing staged updates to prevent recurrence.

CrowdStrike accepted a ‘Most Epic Fail’ award at Def Con hacking conference The Verge

In the past year, prominent institutions including hospitals, tech companies, and major Las Vegas resorts suffered from ransomware attacks, where critical data is encrypted by hackers and held for ransom. The September attack on MGM Resorts cost over $100 million, highlighting the growing threat posed by the cybercrime group "Scattered Spider," a collective of young hackers from the U.S., U.K., and Canada. They have allied with Russia’s notorious BlackCat hackers, combining social engineering and sophisticated malware attacks. The rise of these cybercriminals, often younger than 25, challenges security with their adept manipulation of Western cultural norms and online spaces, driving a surge in ransomware incidents.

Cybersecurity investigators worry ransomware attacks may worsen as young, Western hackers work with Russians CBS News

The extradition of Maksim Silnikau to the United States marks a significant step in a decade-long investigation into one of the world's most prolific Russian-speaking cybercriminal gangs. Known by handles such as "J P Morgan," Silnikau is accused of leading a group that developed and distributed various ransomware strains, including Reveton, which evolved into a sophisticated ransomware-as-a-service model. The investigation, led by the UK's National Crime Agency alongside the FBI and US Secret Service, initially identified "J P Morgan" in 2011 during the first Reveton ransomware attacks. Silnikau's arrest in Spain by international law enforcement highlights the extensive efforts to track and detain cybercriminals who have extorted tens of millions of dollars globally. He now faces charges in the US alongside other alleged associates.

Ransomware Kingpin Who Called Himself "J P Morgan" Extradited to the United States Tripwire

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A Surge in Ransomware Attacks Threatens Health Systems and Patient Care Journal of the American Medical Association

CrowdStrike's president, Michael Sentonas, accepted the "Most Epic Fail" award at the Def Con hacking conference for a software update that led to a global IT outage. The Pwnie Awards highlight both achievements and failures in the security community. Sentonas acknowledged the award while emphasizing its significance as a lesson for the company. The faulty update caused Windows machines to fail globally, impacting entities such as airlines and prompting Microsoft to reconsider its policies on kernel access. CrowdStrike attributed the issue to a test software bug and committed to improving their testing processes and implementing staged updates to prevent recurrence.

CrowdStrike accepted a ‘Most Epic Fail’ award at Def Con hacking conference The Verge

In the past year, prominent institutions including hospitals, tech companies, and major Las Vegas resorts suffered from ransomware attacks, where critical data is encrypted by hackers and held for ransom. The September attack on MGM Resorts cost over $100 million, highlighting the growing threat posed by the cybercrime group "Scattered Spider," a collective of young hackers from the U.S., U.K., and Canada. They have allied with Russia’s notorious BlackCat hackers, combining social engineering and sophisticated malware attacks. The rise of these cybercriminals, often younger than 25, challenges security with their adept manipulation of Western cultural norms and online spaces, driving a surge in ransomware incidents.

Cybersecurity investigators worry ransomware attacks may worsen as young, Western hackers work with Russians CBS News

The extradition of Maksim Silnikau to the United States marks a significant step in a decade-long investigation into one of the world's most prolific Russian-speaking cybercriminal gangs. Known by handles such as "J P Morgan," Silnikau is accused of leading a group that developed and distributed various ransomware strains, including Reveton, which evolved into a sophisticated ransomware-as-a-service model. The investigation, led by the UK's National Crime Agency alongside the FBI and US Secret Service, initially identified "J P Morgan" in 2011 during the first Reveton ransomware attacks. Silnikau's arrest in Spain by international law enforcement highlights the extensive efforts to track and detain cybercriminals who have extorted tens of millions of dollars globally. He now faces charges in the US alongside other alleged associates.

Ransomware Kingpin Who Called Himself "J P Morgan" Extradited to the United States Tripwire

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A Surge in Ransomware Attacks Threatens Health Systems and Patient Care Journal of the American Medical Association