FBI, Partners Dismantle Qakbot Infrastructure in Multinational Cyber Takedown

The FBI and partners successfully disrupted and dismantled the Qakbot botnet infrastructure, one of the largest-ever U.S.-led enforcement actions against a botnet, that was used for cybercrimes such as ransomware and financial fraud.

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8/23/2023

Artificial Intelligence and USBs Drive 8% Rise in Cyber-Attacks

The 2023 Mid-Year Security Report from Check Point Research reveals an 8% surge in global weekly cyber-attacks during Q2, with an increase in ransomware attacks and the fusion of advanced AI technology with traditional tools being used for disruptive cyber-attacks.