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Two men accused of hacking and extorting US companies previously worked for cybersecurity firms
Two men accused of hacking and extorting US companies previously worked for cybersecurity firms
This article goes over two men who previously worked for cyber security firms try and extort multiple US firms for millions of dollars. They used a ransomware that was used in 2023 by cybercriminal gangs. They requested 10 million dollars and recieved 1.27 million. The ransomware was previously used on healthcares and cutoff health providers from millions of dollars. The ones were affected were a Florida based medical device maker which was used to unlock the firms data which is how they got the 1.27 million. Now, how could we protect ourselves from this? Strong authentication and keeping software updated.
Who published: Sean Lyngaas
Where was it posted: CNN
When was it published: November 3rd 2025
Accuracy: very accurate
How is it written : shows that even former cyber security workers can turn and become hackers.
Links and citation: https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/03/politics/cybersecurity-ransomeware-hacking
Two men accused of hacking and extorting US companies previously worked for cybersecurity firms. (2025, November 3). Cnn. https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/03/politics/cybersecurity-ransomeware-hacking
Attackers manipulated microsoft teams and edited messages and impersonated colleagues. This would trick people into clicking malicious messages. This allowed hackers to forge their identities. This was known as internet fraud. This affected teams users. This could be prevented by carefully clicking what you post.
Author: Ravie Lakshmanan
Published: The hacker news
Date: 11/4/25
Accuracy: Accurate
Purpose: It shows even though some things can seem unrealistic even hackers can take advantage of it.
https://thehackernews.com/2025/11/microsoft-teams-bugs-let-attackers.html
Microsoft teams bugs let attackers impersonate colleagues and edit messages unnoticed. (2025, November 4). The Hacker News. https://thehackernews.com/2025/11/microsoft-teams-bugs-let-attackers.html
Today i did the cyber security training. I learned how be aware of when someone is trying to steal my info. I learned to be careful when im just clicking away.
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