Computer Security – Page 10

Leaked Files Show the Secret World of China’s Hackers for Hire

China has increasingly turned to private companies in campaigns to hack foreign governments and control its domestic population.

By Paul Mozur Keith Bradsher John Liu and Aaron Krolik

Banking and Financial Institutions Computer Security Computers and the Internet Cyberattacks and Hackers Donetsk (Ukraine) Hospitals Nebraska Penchukov, Vyacheslav Igorevich Racketeering and Racketeers Robberies and Thefts Ukraine University of Vermont Vermont

‘Most Wanted’ Man Pleads Guilty in Cyberattack That Upended Vermont Hospital

Vyacheslav Igorevich Penchukov, 37, of Ukraine, pleaded guilty in federal court for his role in two separate malware schemes that caused tens of millions of dollars in losses.

By Amanda Holpuch

Computer Security Cyberharassment Genealogy Suits and Litigation (Civil)

23andMe Breach Targeted Jewish and Chinese Customers, Lawsuit Says

The class-action suit said the genetic testing company failed to notify customers whose personal information was compiled into “curated” lists that were sold on the dark web.

By Rebecca Carballo Emily Schmall and Remy Tumin

Bitcoin (Currency) Computer Security Cyberattacks and Hackers Cyberwarfare and Defense Gensler, Gary S Securities and Exchange Commission Stark, John Reed

S.E.C. Social Media Hack That Sent Bitcoin Soaring Prompts Investigation

Legal experts said investigators would look into how the security breach occurred and whether anyone tried to profit from it.

By Matthew Goldstein

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