The politically motivated hacktivist group CyberVolk has launched DDoS and ransomware attacks against targets opposing Russian interests. They use ransomware builders like AzzaSec, Diamond, LockBit, and Chaos, then modify these tools to increase sophistication and difficulty of tracking. CyberVolk primarily targets entities in countries allied with Russia, with attacks ranging from ransomware to defacements. A recent focus has been to target Japanese government agencies and research institutions, as part of their “#OpJP” campaign.
Kansas City Man Charged for Hacking Computer Systems of Health Clubs
Nicholas Michael Kloster, a 31-year-old man from Kansas City, has been federally indicted for allegedly hacking into a health club chain and a nonprofit organization’s
