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Lessons from the Ashes: Interview and Analysis of the FonixCrypter Closure
FonixCrypter is a ransomware service that first became available in July 2020. @fnx67482837’s involvement in FonixCrypter was verified with offers to provide a master key, sample decryptor, and assist in decryption for any remaining victims. The account reveals a potential motivation in subsequent tweets.
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The Ransomware Task Force: A Broad Coalition and a Comprehensive Plan
IST is facilitating the Ransomware Task Force, a broad coalition of experts from disparate sectors dedicated to producing a roadmap for ransomware mitigation.
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Scaling Cyber & Information Operations By, With, and Through
SOF can and should leverage their existing placements and relationships to enable and empower host nation forces to build formidable firewalls against cyber and information operations before they reach US and allied digital shores.
Read MoreRT @SahilV_Shah: Of particular importance to strategic risk reduction is updating current crisis management and communication tools to meet?
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Are you a veteran who wants to develop a career in cybersecurity? Apply to be a @craignewmark Scholar with the...twitter.com/i/web/status/1?tL
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RT @CLTCBerkeley: 1/ For the 2nd year in a row, @craignewmark Philanthropies has generously funded Citizen Clinic, a first-of-its-kind prog?
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IST's CEO @philreiner joins British Rear Admiral John Gower on this Back Story w/ @Danaslewis covering #nuclear thr...twitter.com/i/web/status/1?w0
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RT @SahilV_Shah: Really pleased to see my @IST_org #CATALINK colleagues on @Danaslewis?s new episode o#BackStoryPodod. Hotlines need to be?
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