News
SEC hack: fallout could last for months, say experts
Experts weigh in on the fallout from the SEC’s X account hack and how the latest disinformation scandal is reverberating not only on social media, but throughout Washington.
Read more about SEC hack: fallout could last for months, say experts
Attackers impersonate security researchers in extortion attempts
Arctic Wolf Labs has investigated multiple extortion attempts conducted by threat actors who pose as legitimate security researchers, promising to hack into the infrastructure of original ransomware gangs to delete stolen data for a fee.
Read more about Attackers impersonate security researchers in extortion attempts
FBI and NSA leaders on 2024 elections: worry about chaos, not vote counts
The number of foreign actors and nation-states seeking to disrupt America’s democratic process is growing, but the FBI and the NSA are ready to beat back interference, bosses of both agencies say.
Read more about FBI and NSA leaders on 2024 elections: worry about chaos, not vote counts
Deloitte verifies NordVPN's no-logs claim
The audit firm has confirmed that NordVPN doesn’t store any incoming or outgoing traffic data.
Read more about Deloitte verifies NordVPN's no-logs claim
Ottawa police will return phones to suspect after 175M passcode guesses
How many times should investigators be allowed to guess the passcode of a locked cell phone belonging to a suspect? Certainly not 44 nonillion, a Canadian judge has now ruled.
Read more about Ottawa police will return phones to suspect after 175M passcode guesses
YouTube videos used to spread malware
YouTube videos helped to spread the Lumma Stealer malware, which targets cryptocurrency wallets and browser extensions to steal sensitive data.
Read more about YouTube videos used to spread malware
Attack on defense contractor Ultra I&C leaks military details
Ultra Intelligence & Communications (I&C), a subsidiary of British defense and security company Ultra, was claimed by the ALPHV ransomware gang. The attack allegedly exposed contracts between the Swiss Department of Defense, Swiss media reports.
Read more about Attack on defense contractor Ultra I&C leaks military details
OpenAI responds to New York Times copyright lawsuit, sees manipulation
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is in the headlines again. The AI start-up has reacted to a copyright lawsuit filed by The New York Times and called the case “without merit.”
Read more about OpenAI responds to New York Times copyright lawsuit, sees manipulation
Merck rakes in $1.4 billion insurance over NotPetya attacks
Multinational pharma giant Merck and its insurers settled for $1.4 billion to cover losses that the company suffered during the infamous NotPetya cyberattack in 2017.
Read more about Merck rakes in $1.4 billion insurance over NotPetya attacks
Signal messages for AFU and IDF recruiting contained malware
Ukrainian officers received malware through messages on Signal, falsely claiming to be related to recruitment for the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade (AFU) and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
Read more about Signal messages for AFU and IDF recruiting contained malware
LoanDepot customer portal down after weekend ransomware attack
The American mortgage lending giant loanDepot has filed a breach disclosure with the US Securities and Exchange Commission after suffering a possible ransomware attack over the weekend.
Read more about LoanDepot customer portal down after weekend ransomware attack
Apple starts sending out checks for “batterygate” class action claims
After admitting guilt in 2017 and settling in 2020, Apple has finally begun making payments over claims that it deliberately slowed down iPhones in the United States.
Read more about Apple starts sending out checks for “batterygate” class action claims
What to expect from the tech industry in 2024
The tech industry could see earnings of $512 billion in 2024, accompanied by a 2.8% total increase in retail revenue, a recent Consumer Technology Association (CTA) US industry forecast reveals.
Read more about What to expect from the tech industry in 2024
Kenya Airways attack allegedly exposes passenger details
Kenya Airways, one of Africa’s largest airlines, has been claimed by the Ransomexx ransomware gang. The group has shared what is alleged to be company data on its dark web blog.
Read more about Kenya Airways attack allegedly exposes passenger details
Nineteen individuals charged for participating in illicit marketplace xDedic
With administrators from Moldova and Ukraine, sellers from Russia, buyers from Nigeria, and victims from the US, the dark web forum xDedic Marketplace was a sophisticated international crime network. Now, 19 individuals from around the world have been charged, and some are waiting to be extradited to the US.
Read more about Nineteen individuals charged for participating in illicit marketplace xDedic
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe breach total jumps to over 600K impacted
International data protection law firm Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe reveals tens of thousands of additional victims were impacted in its spring 2023 breach, as well as new details regarding the types of data compromised.
Read more about Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe breach total jumps to over 600K impacted
Airbnb scam allowed fake renters to pocket $8.5 million until caught
Two men, one from Miami and the other from Denver, allegedly profited from 10,000 reservations on Airbnb and other platforms, linked to nearly 100 properties across 10 states. The alleged double-booking, bait-and-switch scam brought in more than $8.5 million.
Read more about Airbnb scam allowed fake renters to pocket $8.5 million until caught
AI authors on future: important milestones getting closer
In the largest survey of its kind, thousands of artificial intelligence (AI) researchers were asked for their predictions on the pace of AI progress. Timelines should be pushed forwards, it seems.
Read more about AI authors on future: important milestones getting closer
Orange España suffers national outage caused by “ridiculously weak” password
A major internet service disruption at Spanish telecommunications company Orange España was caused by a cyberattack that may not have occurred if the operator had used a stronger password policy.
Read more about Orange España suffers national outage caused by “ridiculously weak” password
BreachForums admin detained over VPN use
Conor Brian Fitzpatrick, also known as Pompompurin, violated pre-trial parole requirements by using a computer without the required monitoring service.
Read more about BreachForums admin detained over VPN use
