Russian-Canadian Man Sentenced for LockBit Ransomware Attacks

In Canada, a 34-year-old man holding dual Russian and Canadian nationality has been handed a four-year prison term and fined 860,000 Canadian dollars for his role in launching cyberattacks using the LockBit ransomware. His arrest occurred in late 2022, moments before he could secure access to his laptop.

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Proton Mail Launches Desktop App for Enhanced Email Experience

Proton Mail, a well-known email service provider, has expanded its offerings by launching a desktop application for macOS and Windows users. They also announced plans to introduce a version for Linux users in the early part of next year. Proton’s CEO, Andy Yen, stated that although many users typically access email through a browser on a desktop, desktop applications have distinct advantages, such as improved offline support. This launch marks a significant step for Proton Mail, offering a service that even major players like Gmail do not.

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Widespread Exploitation of Critical Apache Struts 2 Vulnerability

Global attackers actively exploit a severe vulnerability in Apache Struts 2, a popular open-source framework for developing Java web applications and websites. This alert comes from Australian and French authorities who anticipate widespread abuse. The Apache Foundation responded on December 7 with security updates to address this vulnerability, CVE-2023-50164.

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