CyberWire Daily
A conclusion on the xDedic Marketplace investigation.
Jan 8, 2024
Robert M. Lee, CEO of Dragos, discusses intellectual property theft in manufacturing. The podcast covers the conclusion of the xDedic Marketplace investigation, a major cyberattack on a mortgage lender, a breach in the Swiss Air Force, and the Space Force's emphasis on collaboration for cybersecurity. Other topics include DOE's cyber resilience funding, Merck's settlement on NotPetya, NIST's warning about AI threats, and small fines for big tech companies.
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- The investigation into the xDedic Marketplace has concluded, resulting in charges and extraditions of individuals involved in illegal activities such as tax fraud and ransomware.
- Lone Depot, a major US mortgage lender, experienced a cyber attack leading to the shutdown of its IT systems and highlighting the need for increased vigilance among customers to protect against potential data theft and ransomware.
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Ex-Detic Marketplace investigation concludes
The United States Attorney's Office has announced the conclusion of the investigation into Ex-Detic Marketplace, a dark website involved in illegal activities such as tax fraud and ransomware. The domain was seized in 2019, and multiple individuals involved with the operation have been charged or extradited to the US. The investigation was a collaboration between US authorities and international law enforcement agencies.
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