Security
Broadcom defends big VMware bills. Small firms disagree
How far can a company stretch customer loyalty before it snaps? That is the question hanging over Broadcom's reshaping of VMware, and the answers are dividing boardrooms, server closets, and IT budgets in real-time. Some call it a fair price for a modern private cloud. Others call it a textbook shake-down. Both sides have numbers to support their claims.
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Is a passwordless future just a myth?
Passwordless logins sound secure, but hidden risks remain. Experts say that fallback methods and tech lock-in mean true passwordless authentication isn’t here just yet.
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As the splinternet grows, Europe faces a new digital reality
Data has always lived somewhere. But only recently has it started to matter where that "somewhere" is. Across Europe, regulators, business leaders, and cloud customers are asking new questions about who controls their data and what protections exist when data crosses invisible legal borders.
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Scattered Spider targeting North American airlines, Hawaiian Airlines likely first ransom victim
The infamous Scattered Spider ransomware gang is setting its sights on North American airline carriers, security researchers said on Friday, making Hawaiian Airlines - which on Thursday was knocked offline in a reported cyberattack – likely its first victim.
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Massive breach exposes US Federal Bureau of Prisons, hacker claims
Hundreds of gigabytes of data, allegedly stolen from the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), include extremely sensitive details about inmates and employees alike. BOP said it's investigating whether the claims are valid.
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Identity theft explained: what can be done with just your name
A few years ago, I thought identity theft only happened to older people or in the kind of high-stakes plots...
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Ahold Delhaize USA confirms 2M+ victims affected by 2024 cyberattack
Over two million people have been impacted by a previous cybersecurity incident affecting Ahold Delhaize USA, the global food retailer that serves thousands of stores across the states.
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Breach of Walmart and Volvo event organizer exposes nearly 40K
Nth Degree, an American event manager for numerous Fortune 100 companies, has suffered a data breach. Attackers gained access to the sensitive details of thousands.
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No, Iran’s nuclear program wasn’t just hacked
Malicious actors are trying to bank on increased attention on Iran to peddle old data. However, leaking old data can have consequences, too.
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US lawmakers push new bill to ban DeepSeek and other Chinese AI models across gov’t agencies
US lawmakers on Wednesday have introduced a bill in both the House and Senate that would prohibit federal agencies from using artificial intelligence models developed in China, such as DeepSeek, as well as from Russia and other nations hostile to the US.
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SonicWall warns of trojanized NetExtender app stealing sensitive data
Think before you download – a trojanized version of SonicWall’s NetExtender is being used to steal sensitive information.
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Trust in tech instead of sticky notes to secure your online accounts, NCSC says
Password managers and passkeys help simplify our digital life, reduce login stress, and combat password fatigue.
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GhostSec’s ground war on Israeli satellites
Following the recent escalation between Israel and Iran, the pro-Palestinian hacktivist group GhostSec has reportedly shifted its focus toward space-based assets. It is particularly interested in Israeli satellites.
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No laughing matter: tourist claims JD Vance meme got him deported
A Norwegian tourist said he was denied entry to the US after border guards found a meme of a baby-head JD Vance on his phone.
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Hacker’s guide to asymmetrical OSINT warfare
I’ve never experienced a warzone or had to survive an invading army, but I know something about powerlessness.
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Highly targeted spear phishing campaign targets corporate leaders, financial executives
Hacking techniques have become more sophisticated. In mid-May, the privately held cybersecurity company Trellix uncovered a new spear-phishing campaign using legitimate tools that target finance executives and CFOs at banks, insurance firms, utilities and investment companies worldwide.
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Just got hired? Beware, as scammers prefer you to the old-timers
Newbies are more likely to click on phishing emails than longer-term employees, making them a very lucrative target for cybercriminals.
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Robots making long-distance relationships easier are a potential cybersecurity risk
There is a range of mobile robots, designed to spy on your pets, which people use to navigate long-distance relationships.
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UK gov warns music fans: £1.6m lost to ticket fraud in 2024
The UK government has warned music goers to remain vigilant about last-minute ticket sales on social media ahead of the Glastonbury Festival, the UK’s world-famous five-day music and performing arts festival.
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China-linked Salt Typhoon hacked Canadian telecom
Hackers linked to China’s Salt Typhoon group, who breached several US telecommunications companies last year – including Viasat, Verizon, and T-Mobile – also hacked a Canadian telecom provider in February.
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