Edmond Chakhmakhchyan, 25, is expected to plead guilty to a federal conspiracy charge over a scheme to market and sell malware, which allowed buyers to control victims’ computers and steal personal information. The indictment alleges an agreement between Chakhmakhchyan and the creator of the malware, which was sold on the Hack Forums website. If his plea is accepted, Chakhmakhchyan could face up to five years in prison.
Oracle Cloud leak leads CISA to issue warning about credential risks
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued guidance on mitigating credential risks following a potential compromise of a legacy Oracle cloud environment. The
