The US Department of Justice has disrupted Russia's Doppelganger botnet, which was used to spread malware and phishing emails. The National Security Agency (NSA) has over 1,000 public and private partners in its cybersecurity efforts. The FBI has warned of North Korean operatives launching "complex and elaborate" social engineering attacks. Iran has paid millions in ransom to end a massive cyberattack on its banks. Cisco has disclosed two critical vulnerabilities in its Smart Licensing Utility, which could allow attackers to take over systems. A Nigerian man has been sentenced to five years in prison for his role in a business email compromise (BEC) operation. Planned Parenthood has confirmed a cyberattack, with RansomHub claiming responsibility for the breach. Hackers using a fake OnlyFans cybercrime tool have been infected with malware. The NSA has launched a new weekly podcast called No Such Podcast, with the first two episodes available now.
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