International botnet takedown, California city ransomed, Azure Monitor phishing

International botnet takedown, California city ransomed, Azure Monitor phishing

Author: CISO Series March 23, 2026 Duration: 8:08

Law enforcement seizes botnet infrastructure

California city and LA transit agency report cybersecurity issues

Microsoft Azure Monitor alerts used for callback phishing attacks 

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