October 2024 Security News

U.S. confirms H5N1 bird flu in swine for first time People's Daily 31 Oct 2024 -- H5N1 bird flu has been confirmed in a pig in the United States for the first time, said the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Wednesday.
Follow-up Meeting to the Summit of the Global Coalition to Address Synthetic Drug Threats US Dept. of State 31 Oct 2024 -- U.S. Department of State Counselor Tom Sullivan and White House Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall convened a virtual meeting today with leadership of 12 countries that are leading progress in the Global Coalition to Address Synthetic Drug Threats to mobilize international action to tackle the synthetic drug crisis: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Dominican Republic, France, Italy, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.
Treasury Sanctions Key Members of La Linea, a Group Involved in Trafficking Fentanyl into the United States US Treasury 31 Oct 2024 -- Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned five Mexican nationals and two Mexico-based entities linked to La Linea, a violent Mexico-based drug trafficking organization responsible for trafficking fentanyl and other deadly drugs into the United States. Today's action was coordinated closely with the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Government of Mexico, including La Unidad de Inteligencia Financiera (UIF), Mexico's Financial Intelligence Unit.
Two Members of Transnational Money Laundering Organization Plead Guilty to Laundering Millions of Dollars in Drug Proceeds US Dept. of Justice 30 Oct 2024 -- A Georgia man pleaded guilty today to his involvement in a conspiracy to launder tens of millions of dollars in drug proceeds on behalf of foreign drug trafficking organizations, including the Sinaloa Cartel and Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (the Jalisco Cartel).
Release of the Covid-19 Inquiry Report Prime Minister of Australia 29 Oct 2024 -- Australia was one of the most successful nations in its pandemic response, but an investigation by the independent COVID-19 Response Inquiry finds the country was not adequately prepared for a pandemic.
CISA Releases Its First Ever International Strategic Plan CISA 29 Oct 2024 -- Today, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released its 2025-2026 International Strategic Plan, the agency's first, which supports the agency's first comprehensive strategic plan and aligns with the National Security Memorandum on Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience.
Defendants with Ties to White Supremacy Sentenced in Connection with Plot to Destroy Energy Facilities US Dept. of Justice 28 Oct 2024 -- Jordan Duncan, 29, of Bailey, North Carolina was sentenced today to seven years in prison for manufacturing a short barrel rifle in violation of the National Firearms Act. Joseph Maurino, 25, of Manalapan, New Jersey, was sentenced on Oct. 25. Paul James Kryscuk, 38, of Boise, Idaho, Liam Collins, 25, of Johnston, Rhode Island, and Justin Wade Hermanson, 25, of Swansboro, North Carolina, were sentenced in July. Duncan, Collins, and Hermanson are former Marines who were previously assigned to Camp Lejeune.
Five Eyes Launch Shared Security Advice Campaign for Tech Startups Director of National Intelligence 28 Oct 2024 -- Today, members of the Five Eyes intelligence partnership launched Secure Innovation, shared security guidance to help protect emerging technology companies from a range of threats, particularly those from nation-state actors.
Largest cyber security exercise in Lithuania Cyber Shield OpEx concludes Lithuania MND 25 Oct 2024 -- Cyber security teams of critical service providers of Lithuania found a note saying their data had been encrypted and ransom was expected by the end of the day as they switched on their computers in the morning.
Experts: Russia's hacking campaign seeks to thwart Georgia's westward path VOA 25 Oct 2024 -- Just ahead of Georgia's parliamentary elections on Saturday, a Bloomberg investigation has revealed a yearslong Russian hacking campaign targeting Georgia's government, major companies and critical infrastructure.
Chinese hackers breach parts of US telecom system, target Trump, Harris campaigns VOA 25 Oct 2024 -- Hackers linked to the Chinese government have broken into parts of the U.S. telecommunications system in a breach that might be connected to an attempt to access data from the presidential campaigns of Republican nominee Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris.
Security Council Press Statement on Terrorist Attack on Turkish Aerospace Industries' Facilities in Ankara UN Security Council 24 Oct 2024
China-Based Chemical Manufacturing Companies and Employees Indicted for Alleged Fentanyl Manufacturing and Distribution US Dept. of Justice 24 Oct 2024 -- Today, the Justice Department announced the unsealing of indictments against eight China-based chemical companies and eight employees charging federal crimes, including attempted distribution of synthetic opioids and precursor chemicals used in the production of fentanyl, and money laundering. The indictments were filed under seal in the Middle District of Florida over the past year.
"I condemn this nefarious terrorist attack" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 23 Oct 2024 -- President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who is in Tatarstan's capital Kazan for the 16th BRICS Summit, made remarks regarding the terror attack on the Turkish Aerospace Industries' facility in Ankara, and said: "We have four martyrs and 14 wounded. I condemn this nefarious terrorist attack and wish Allah's mercy upon our martyrs."
Turkey's aerospace company targeted in 'terror attack,' 4 killed Press TV 23 Oct 2024 -- Turkey says a huge explosion outside the headquarters of its Aerospace Industries (TAI) has left a number of people "dead and injured."
Turkish Minister Says 5 Dead In 'Terrorist Attack' Near Ankara RFE/RL 23 Oct 2024 -- Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said suspected Kurdish militants set off explosives and opened fire on October 23 in a deadly "terrorist attack" on the facilities of the Turkish state-run aerospace and defense company TUSAS near Ankara.
California Man Charged with Weapon of Mass Destruction Offense in Connection with Bomb Attack in Lobby of County Courthouse US Dept. of Justice 23 Oct 2024 -- Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov arrives in Minsk on working visit to participate in meeting of Joint Collegium of Defence Ministry of Republic of Belarus and Ministry of Defence of Russian Federation
EU Cyber Rapid Response Team (CRRT) concludes deployment in support of Moldova's cybersecurity Lithuania MND 23 Oct 2024 -- The multinational EU Member States' Cyber Rapid Response Team (CRRT) has finished its second mission in support of Moldova (and third since 2022) during the first round of presidential election and the referendum on anchoring EU accession in the constitution.
New York Guard Helps Floridians Recover from Hurricane Army News 22 Oct 2024 -- Forty-three New York Army National Guard Soldiers spent a week assisting the Florida National Guard's response to Hurricane Milton.
DOD Remains Engaged in Hurricane Response, Recovery Efforts DoD News 22 Oct 2024 -- Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder, who briefed the news media today, said the National Guard has more than 1,100 troops and over 100 high-water vehicles and helicopters from three states mobilized for the response and recovery mission following Hurricane Milton.
Iraqi Prime Minister Announces Elimination of ISIS* Leader and Top Commanders Sputnik 22 Oct 2024 -- The leader of the Islamic State* terrorist group in Iraq and eight other high-ranking commanders haven been eliminated, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani said on Tuesday.
US warns ramped-up election influence efforts aim to stoke violence VOA 22 Oct 2024 -- Efforts by U.S. adversaries to divide Americans and sow growing distrust in the upcoming presidential election have already begun to intensify, according to senior U.S. intelligence officials, who warn some countries appear to be leaning toward additional measures to spark election-related violence.
Russia, China, Iran Intent On 'Fanning Divisive Narratives' In U.S. Election, Intel Officials Say RFE/RL 22 Oct 2024 -- U.S. intelligence officials warned on October 22 that "foreign actors" from Russia, China, and Iran are intent on fanning narratives to divide Americans ahead of the November 5 U.S. presidential election and beyond.
2024 Quad Cyber Challenge Joint Statement US Dept. of State 21 Oct 2024 -- The following text was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Australia, India, and Japan.
5 Tactics The Kremlin Is Using To Meddle In 2024 Elections RFE/RL 18 Oct 2024 -- It's election season in Eastern Europe, and for the Kremlin -- bogged down in Ukraine and desperately in need of allies -- the stakes are higher than ever.
DOD Simplifies Process for Defense Contractors to Comply With Cybersecurity Rules DoD News 17 Oct 2024 -- The Defense Department on Friday released for public inspection the final cybersecurity maturity model certification program rule. The rule includes changes which make it simpler for private sector companies to comply with the cybersecurity requirements which must be in place before they can bid on defense contracts.
U.S. Targets Sanctions Evasion Network That Funnels Money To Hezbollah RFE/RL 16 Oct 2024 -- The United States imposed sanctions on October 16 on individuals and companies that it said are part of a sanctions evasion network that funnels millions of dollars to Hezbollah in part through sales of illegal amphetamines.
Targeting Networks that Generate Revenue for Hizballah and the Syrian Regime US Dept. of State 16 Oct 2024 -- The United States is today sanctioning three individuals and four companies for their role in a sanctions evasion network that generates revenue for Hizballah that fuels the terrorist group's operations. Hizballah continues to launch rockets into Israel, further destabilizing both Lebanon and the region.
Treasury Targets Hizballah Finance Network and Syrian Captagon Trafficking US Treasury 16 Oct 2024 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is designating three individuals and four associated companies involved in a Lebanon-based sanctions evasion network that generates millions of dollars in revenue for Hizballah. Hizballah's finance team is responsible for the establishment and operation of Hizballah commercial projects throughout Lebanon, some of which are financed and facilitated by Iran. OFAC is also designating three individuals involved in the illegal production and trafficking of Captagon that has benefitted Bashar al-Assad's regime and its allies, including Hizballah. The illegal trade in Captagon, a dangerous, highly addictive amphetamine, has become a billion-dollar illicit enterprise operated by senior members of the Syrian regime.
FBI, French authorities coordinate on Islamic State arrests VOA 16 Oct 2024 -- Recent arrests in the United States and in Europe have law enforcement and intelligence agencies on alert, bolstering concerns about a reinvigorated Islamic State terror group bent on lashing out against the West.
Army Announces Effort to Help Small Business Meet Cybersecurity Requirements DoD News 16 Oct 2024 -- The Defense Department is actively working on plans to build cybersecurity requirements for the defense industrial base into defense contracts as part of its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program, or CMMC. The first contracts with those requirements built in are expected sometime in 2025.
Taking Joint Actions Against International PFLP Fundraiser US Dept. of State 15 Oct 2024 -- The United States is committed to working with our partners to expose and deter those who exploit humanitarian impulses for their malign goals.
United States and Canada Target Key International Fundraiser for Foreign Terrorist Organization PFLP US Treasury 15 Oct 2024 -- Today, in a joint action with Canada, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated the Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network, or "Samidoun," a sham charity that serves as an international fundraiser for the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) terrorist organization.
Remarks by President Biden on the Response to Hurricane Milton | St. Pete Beach, FL The White House 13 Oct 2024
U.S. Army Soldier Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison For Attempting to Assist ISIS to Conduct Deadly Ambush on U.S. Troops US Dept. of Justice 11 Oct 2024 -- Cole Bridges, also known as Cole Gonzales, 24, of Stow, Ohio, was sentenced to 168 months in prison followed by 10 years of supervised release for attempting to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization and attempting to murder U.S. military service members, based on his efforts to assist the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) to attack and kill U.S. soldiers in the Middle East.
Letter to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Significant Narcotics Traffickers Centered in Colombia The White House 11 Oct 2024
Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Significant Narcotics Traffickers Centered in Colombia The White House 11 Oct 2024
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Program Final Rule Published DoD 11 Oct 2024 -- Today, the final program rule for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program was released for public inspection on federalregister.gov and is anticipated to be published in the Federal Register, Tuesday, October 15.
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds a Press Briefing DoD 10 Oct 2024
DOD, FEMA Working in Unison on Hurricane Relief Efforts DoD News 10 Oct 2024 -- The Defense Department and the Federal Emergency Management Agency are fully engaged in a whole-of-government effort to provide relief to victims of both Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, the Pentagon announced today.
Revised Cyber Security Strategy responds to changed security environment Finnish MoD 10 Oct 2024 -- In line with the Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo's Government, Finland's Cyber Security Strategy has been revised to respond to the changed security environment. The strategy will make cyber security a more integral part of Finland's concept of comprehensive security.
New York National Guard Troops Assist with Hurricane Response Army News 10 Oct 2024 -- The New York National Guard dispatched 65 Soldiers and Airmen to Florida Oct. 9 to help the Florida National Guard respond to Hurricane Milton.
Remarks by President Biden on the Initial Impacts of Hurricane Milton and the Federal Government's Ongoing Support to State and Local Officials The White House 10 Oct 2024
FBI's Arrest Of Afghan Underscores Growing Threat Of Islamic State-Khorasan RFE/RL 10 Oct 2024 -- The FBI's arrest of an Afghan man who allegedly planned a U.S. Election Day attack has underscored the growing threat posed by the Islamic State-Khorasan (IS-K) extremist group to the West.
Epidemiological update on COVID-19 - 09 Oct 2024
Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Defense Senior Leaders on Hurricane Response Efforts DoD 09 Oct 2024
When Hurricanes Strike, Uniformed Services Respond DoD News 09 Oct 2024 -- The Defense Department and other uniformed services provide hurricane protection for the homeland by monitoring, tracking and forecasting hurricanes. If and when a hurricane impacts a region, uniformed services personnel participate in search and rescue activities and, later, with recovery and hurricane mitigation efforts.
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell The White House 09 Oct 2024
Remarks by President Biden and Vice President Harris During a Briefing on the Administration's Life-Saving Preparations for Hurricane Milton The White House 09 Oct 2024
End 'collective amnesia' over COVID-19, says UN health agency WHO UN News 09 Oct 2024 -- Our "collective amnesia" about how bad the COVID-19 pandemic was should not prevent us from protecting ourselves and our loved ones from the ongoing spread of respiratory diseases as the northern hemisphere prepares for winter, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday.
Afghan Citizen Arrested In U.S. For Allegedly Plotting Election Day Attack RFE/RL 09 Oct 2024 -- U.S. authorities said they have arrested an Afghan citizen and charged him with conspiring to conduct a terrorist attack on Election Day in the United States in the name of the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group.
Debunking Helene Response Myths Congressman Chuck Edwards 08 Oct 2024 -- Over the past 10 days, I have been proud of how our mountain communities have come together to help one another. We have seen a level of support that is unmatched by most any other disaster nationwide; but amidst all of the support, we have also seen an uptick in untrustworthy sources trying to spark chaos by sharing hoaxes, conspiracy theories, and hearsay about hurricane response efforts across our mountains.
563rd Personnel Recovery Task Force rescues Helene survivors US Air Force 08 Oct 2024 -- Airmen mobilized as the 41st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron and 563d Personnel Recovery Task Force, from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, rescued four injured civilians, one critically injured, during search and rescue efforts in North Carolina, Oct. 5.
While Engaged in Helene Relief Efforts, DOD Prepares for Hurricane Milton DoD News 08 Oct 2024 -- The National Guard and active duty forces have been engaged in relief efforts across the southeastern United States following Hurricane Helene, which made landfall late last month.
Afghan National Arrested for Plotting an Election Day Terrorist Attack in the Name of ISIS US Dept. of Justice 08 Oct 2024 -- The Justice Department today announced charges against a citizen of Afghanistan residing in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, for conspiring to conduct an Election Day terrorist attack in the United States on behalf of the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), a designated foreign terrorist organization (FTO).
ISIL/Da'esh and Al-Qaeda: EU sanctions regime renewed until 31 October 2025 EC/CEU 08 Oct 2024 -- The Council today renewed the autonomous restrictive measures against ISIL/Da'esh and Al-Qaeda and persons, groups, undertakings and entities associated with them, prolonging their duration for a further year, until 31 October 2025.
Lithuania and the Czech Republic launch cooperation on cyber security Lithuania MND 08 Oct 2024 -- Director of the National Cyber Security Centre (NKSC) under the Ministry of National Defence Liudas Ališauskas and Pavel Štepáník, Deputy Director for Strategic Affairs and Cooperation at the National Cyber and Information Security Agency (NÚKIB) of the Czech Republic signed a Memorandum of Understanding.
CISA and FBI Warn of Iranian-Backed Cyber Activity to Undermine U.S. Democratic Institutions CISA 08 Oct 2024 -- Fact sheet provides information on actors' techniques and recommended mitigations for individuals and organizations associated with national political campaigns
US bulletin says Iranian hackers targeting political campaigns VOA 08 Oct 2024 -- Iranian hackers looking to undermine confidence in next month's U.S. elections are prowling for victims, putting a premium on anyone working for American political campaigns, according to a new warning from U.S. officials.
Dual-Status Commander Role Paying Off in North Carolina Storm Relief DoD News 07 Oct 2024 -- Nearly two weeks after Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida and caused devastation across the southeastern United States, National Guard and active duty troops in North Carolina are working as one team under a dual-status commander to bring relief to citizens of the state.
DOD Increases Support for Hurricane Helene Response Efforts DoD News 07 Oct 2024 -- The Defense Department is continuing to increase its support for local, state and federal emergency responders in a massive effort to bring relief to residents impacted by Hurricane Helene. DOD support efforts have ranged from assisting with rescue operations and delivering humanitarian relief to debris cleanup and engineering support in the affected areas.
Helene relief efforts: NCANG delivers 450,000 pounds of cargo and counting US Air Force 07 Oct 2024 -- Seven days after Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, the North Carolina Air National Guard delivered an additional 80,000 pounds of food, water, and other critical supplies to the Asheville Regional Airport.
Taking Action Against International Hamas Supporters and Sham Charities US Dept. of State 07 Oct 2024 -- Today marks one year since Hamas' savage attack on Israel. The United States is continuing to take action to degrade Hamas' external and domestic fund raising.
Treasury Targets Significant International Hamas Fundraising Network US Treasury 07 Oct 2024 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated three individuals and one sham charity that are prominent international financial supporters of Hamas, as well as one Hamas-controlled financial institution in Gaza. OFAC also designated a longstanding Hamas supporter and nine of his businesses. These actors play critical roles in external fundraising for Hamas, often under the guise of charitable work, that finance the group's terrorist activities.
Statement from NSC Spokesperson Sean Savett on Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak The White House 07 Oct 2024
US warns voters of disinformation deluge VOA 07 Oct 2024 -- American voters are likely about to be swamped by a flood of misinformation and influence campaigns engineered by U.S. adversaries aiming, according to senior U.S. intelligence officials, to sway the results of the upcoming presidential election and cast doubt on the process itself.
Tennessee Guardsmen Continue Supporting Helene Recovery Efforts Army News 06 Oct 2024 -- More than 450 Soldiers and Airmen with the Tennessee National Guard continue to support state, county, and local first responders in East Tennessee areas impacted by severe flooding following Hurricane Helene.
Statement From Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder on DOD Support to Hurricane Helene Response Efforts DoD 06 Oct 2024 -- "At the request of FEMA and North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, and in close coordination with our local, state, and federal partners, the Department of Defense continues to be integrated into the efforts of local, state, and federal emergency responders to help the people of North Carolina impacted by Hurricane Helene."
U.S. Seizes Web Domain Names From Hacking Group Linked To Russian Intelligence RFE/RL 04 Oct 2024 -- U.S. authorities said they have seized dozens of website domain names that hackers linked to Russian intelligence allegedly used to try and break into U.S. government computer systems.
Justice Department Disrupts Russian Intelligence Spear-Phishing Efforts US Dept. of Justice 03 Oct 2024 -- The Justice Department announced today the unsealing of a warrant authorizing the seizure of 41 internet domains used by Russian intelligence agents and their proxies to commit computer fraud and abuse in the United States. As an example of the Department's commitment to public-private operational collaboration to disrupt such adversaries' malicious cyber activities, as set forth in the National Cybersecurity Strategy, the Department acted concurrently with a Microsoft civil action to restrain 66 internet domains used by the same actors.
U.S. Says It Disrupted Russian Hacking Group RFE/RL 03 Oct 2024 -- A hacking group tied to Russian intelligence has been disrupted, Microsoft and U.S. authorities said on October 3.
Georgia Guard supports partner agencies responding to Helene Army News 03 Oct 2024 -- Since Hurricane Helene landed on Sept. 27, 2024, the Georgia Army National Guard has provided response and recovery support to residents affected by the storm, working alongside civilian agencies from across the United States.
National Guard Provides Support to Hurricane Stricken States DoD News 03 Oct 2024 -- In the wake of Hurricane Helene, which made landfall last week and has since dissipated, National Guard units in the hardest-hit states across the American Southeast are still working alongside state emergency response agencies to get life back on track for communities affected by the storm.
North Carolina Guard Delivers Food, Water to Hurricane Victims Army News 02 Oct 2024 -- As part of a coordinated relief effort with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the North Carolina National Guard has delivered over 100,000 pounds of food, water and other critical supplies for Hurricane Helene victims.
Statement From Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder on DOD Support to Hurricane Helene Response Efforts DoD 02 Oct 2024 -- "At the request of FEMA, the Secretary of Defense has authorized the movement of up to 1,000 active-duty Soldiers to support the delivery of food, water, and other critical aid "over the last mile to the point of need" to communities impacted by Hurricane Helene."
North Carolina Guard delivers food, water to hurricane victims US Air Force 02 Oct 2024 -- As part of a coordinated relief effort with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the North Carolina Air National Guard has delivered over 100,000 pounds of food, water and other critical supplies for Hurricane Helene victims.
Moody AFB continues Hurricane Helene recovery operations US Air Force 02 Oct 2024 -- Recovery efforts are well underway at Moody Air Force Base following the severe impacts of Hurricane Helene, which hit South Georgia Sept. 26-27. More than 700 Airmen have been working around the clock to restore essential services, assess damages, and support Airmen and families during this challenging time.
DHS' 2025 Homeland Threat Assessment Indicates the Threat of Domestic and Foreign Terrorism in the Homeland Remains High DHS 02 Oct 2024 -- The Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) 2025 Homeland Threat Assessment (HTA), released today, is designed to inform both the public and the Department's partners of the threats to public safety and security, in order to assist federal, state, and local partners in preparing, preventing, and responding to an ever-evolving threat environment. The HTA describes a threat environment that is expected to "remain high" over the coming year.
Sixty-Eight Defendants Charged in Indictment of Dozens of Members and Associates of California White Supremacist Gang US Dept. of Justice 02 Oct 2024 -- Federal and local law enforcement today arrested 42 members and associates of the SFV Peckerwoods, a San Fernando Valley, California-based white supremacist street gang, on a 76-count federal grand jury indictment alleging they engaged in a years-long pattern of racketeering activity that included trafficking of drugs — including fentanyl — illegal firearms possession, and COVID-19 benefits and loan fraud.
U.S., British Authorities Publicly Link Ex-FSB Officer To Notorious Russian Ransomware Group RFE/RL 02 Oct 2024 -- U.S. and British authorities for the first time publicly linked an ex-Russian special forces officer to one of the world's most notorious ransomware groups, adding further evidence of ties, formal and informal, between Russian intelligence agencies and criminal groups.
International Counter Ransomware Initiative 2024 Joint Statement The White House 02 Oct 2024
U.S. Says Biggest Election Influence Threats Come From Russia, Iran, China RFE/RL 02 Oct 2024 -- The United States expects Russia, Iran, and China to continue their attempts to influence the November 5 elections by using artificial intelligence to disseminate fake information, according to a report released on October 2 by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Cyber sanctions imposed on Russian citizens for cybercrime Australia MFA 02 Oct 2024 -- Australia has imposed targeted financial sanctions and travel bans on three Russian citizens for their involvement in the Evil Corp cybercrime group.
Remarks by President Biden Before an Interagency Briefing on Response to Hurricane Helene The White House 01 Oct 2024
Kentucky Air National Guard deploys for Hurricane Helene response US Air Force 01 Oct 2024 -- The Kentucky Air National Guard deployed 11 Airmen to North Carolina this morning to assist local authorities with the humane recovery of flood casualties in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
Russian National Indicted for Series of Ransomware Attacks US Dept. of Justice 01 Oct 2024 -- The Justice Department today unsealed an indictment charging Russian national Aleksandr Viktorovich Ryzhenkov (????????? ?????????? ????????) with using the BitPaymer ransomware variant to attack numerous victims in Texas and throughout the United States and hold their sensitive data for ransom.
Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma at the Fourth International Counter Ransomware Initiative Summit US Dept. of State 01 Oct 2024
Taking Action with Partners to Combat Russia-Based Cybercriminal Group US Dept. of State 01 Oct 2024 -- The United States is today taking additional action against affiliates of the Russia-based, U.S.-designated cybercrime group Evil Corp.
Treasury Sanctions Members of the Russia-Based Cybercriminal Group Evil Corp in Tri-Lateral Action with the United Kingdom and Australia US Treasury 01 Oct 2024 -- Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is designating seven individuals and two entities associated with the Russia-based cybercriminal group Evil Corp, in a tri-lateral action with the United Kingdom's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).
UK sanctions members of notorious 'Evil Corp' cyber-crime gang, after Lammy calls out Putin's mafia state UK FCDO 01 Oct 2024 -- The UK, alongside the US and Australia, has sanctioned 16 members of prolific Russian cyber-crime gang 'Evil Corp'.

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