Halcyon
Coverage of Halcyon in the Nexus archive.
- Cyberattacks on water systems reported in 7 states
The FBI reports cyberattacks on water systems in seven U.S. states, with federal officials attributing the attacks to Iran. Liz Landers discussed the issue with Cynthia Kaiser, who previously worked in the FBI’s cyber division and now works at Halcyon.
- FBI warns US-based law firms to be on the lookout for cybercrime group that steals data in person
The FBI warns U.S. law firms about Silent Ransom Group, a cybercrime group impersonating IT support and using in-person visits to steal data. The group, linked to Russia and active since 2022, exploits social engineering and physical access to target legal organizations, causing significant reputational and privilege risks. Experts note its unique tactics and focus on law firms, which have become the fourth-most targeted industry for ransomware attacks in 2024.