The Most Dangerous Hackers You’ve Never Heard Of 14. April 2025 (12:00) From crypto kingpins to sophisticated scammers, these are the lesser-known hacking groups that should be on your radar.(Wired)
Brass Typhoon: The Chinese Hacking Group Lurking in the Shadows 14. April 2025 (12:00) Though less well-known than groups like Volt Typhoon and Salt Typhoon, Brass Typhoon, or APT 41, is an infamous, longtime espionage actor that foreshadowed recent telecom hacks.(Wired)
TraderTraitor: The Kings of the Crypto Heist 14. April 2025 (12:00) Allegedly responsible for the theft of $1.5 billion in cryptocurrency from a single exchange, North Korea’s TraderTraitor is one of the most sophisticated cybercrime groups in the world.(Wired)
Black Basta: The Fallen Ransomware Gang That Lives On 14. April 2025 (12:00) After a series of setbacks, the notorious Black Basta ransomware gang went underground. Researchers are bracing for its probable return in a new form.(Wired)
Gamaredon: The Turncoat Spies Relentlessly Hacking Ukraine 14. April 2025 (12:00) For the past decade, this group of FSB hackers—including “traitor” Ukrainian intelligence officers—has used a grinding barrage of intrusion campaigns to make life hell for their former countrymen and cybersecurity defenders.(Wired)
Smishing Triad: The Scam Group Stealing the World’s Riches 14. April 2025 (12:00) Millions of scam text messages are sent every month. The Chinese cybercriminals behind many of them are expanding their operations—and quickly innovating.(Wired)
What ‘The Last of Us’ Season Premiere’s Final Moments Really Mean 14. April 2025 (04:00) During The Last of Us’ second-season premiere, Ellie gets called a homophobic slur. Craig Mazin tells WIRED it highlights what happens when humanity stops moving forward.(Wired)
