Russia’s aim to legalize ethical hacking is… thwarted?
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Russia’s aim to legalize ethical hacking is… thwarted?

Russia’s reputation as a global hub for cybercrime continues to grow, even as the country’s lawmakers recently rejected a bill aimed at legalizing ethical hacking. The decision underscores the complex relationship between Russia’s state security apparatus, its burgeoning cybercriminal underground, and the challenges of regulating cybersecurity in an era of escalating digital threats.
Fake gaming and AI firms are using Telegram and Discord to spread malware to cryptocurrency users.
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Fake gaming and AI firms are using Telegram and Discord to spread malware to cryptocurrency users.

A sophisticated cybercrime campaign is targeting cryptocurrency users by impersonating legitimate gaming, artificial intelligence (AI), and Web3 startup companies. According to recent research from cybersecurity firm Darktrace, these threat actors are leveraging popular communication platforms such as Telegram and Discord to distribute malware.
Russian professional basketball player Daniil Kasatkin arrested in France over alleged ransomware involvement.
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Russian professional basketball player Daniil Kasatkin arrested in France over alleged ransomware involvement.

Daniil Kasatkin, a 26-year-old Russian professional basketball player, was arrested by French authorities at Charles de Gaulle Airport on June 21, 2025, at the request of the United States. The arrest stems from allegations that Kasatkin played a key role as a negotiator for a notorious ransomware group accused of targeting hundreds of organizations, including U.S. government agencies.
UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) arrests four related to the Big Three series of high-profile cyberattacks against retailers like Harrods, M&S, and Co-operative Group.
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UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) arrests four related to the Big Three series of high-profile cyberattacks against retailers like Harrods, M&S, and Co-operative Group.

The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has arrested four individuals suspected of involvement in a series of high-profile cyberattacks that have targeted leading retail businesses across the country in recent weeks. The coordinated operation, carried out early this morning, marks a significant development in the ongoing effort to combat cybercrime affecting the UK’s commercial sector.
Researchers note uptick in activity from India-based DotNot APT targeting Europe.
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Researchers note uptick in activity from India-based DotNot APT targeting Europe.

DoNot APT, also known as APT-C-35, Mint Tempest, Origami Elephant, SECTOR02, and Viceroy Tiger, has demonstrated a notable uptick in activity in recent months. Multiple cybersecurity reports published in June and July 2025 confirm a series of sophisticated campaigns targeting European foreign ministries and diplomatic entities, marking a significant escalation in both scope and frequency