The U.S. IT software giant confirmed this week that the vulnerability, fixed in May, is now being used to target a “limited number” of Ivanti customers. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been…
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News agency AFP notifies French authorities of potential data breach
The Paris-based news giant said it notified French regulators of a potential data breach following a recent cyberattack. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the…
The complete agenda for the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024
Get ready for TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, our signature event for startups of all stages, taking place at Moscone West in San Francisco from October 28-30. This year, we’re expecting a massive turnout of 10,000+ leaders from the startup, VC, and…
How the FBI and Mandiant caught a ‘serial hacker’ who tried to fake his own death
Jesse Kipf was a prolific hacker who sold access to systems he hacked, had contacts with a notorious cybercrime gang, and tried to use his hacking skills to get off the grid for good. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.…
Eon emerges from stealth with $127M to bring a fresh approach to backing up cloud infrastructure
A team of founders who sold their last company to Amazon to build a new unit within AWS is setting out to reinvent the tricky business of backing up organizations’ cloud infrastructure. Now, Eon is coming out of stealth with…
UK unmasks LockBit ransomware affiliate as high-ranking hacker in Russia state-backed cybercrime gang
Evil Corp maintains a “privileged” relationship with the Kremlin, and was often tasked with launching cyberattacks on behalf of Russia. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch…
Eon emerges from stealth with $127M to bring a fresh approach to back up cloud infrastructure
A team of founders who sold their last company to Amazon to build a new business within AWS is setting out to reinvent the tricky business of backing up an organization’s cloud infrastructure. Today, Eon — as their new startup…
Everything you need to know about VPNs
We break down what virtual private networks, or VPNs, do and don’t do, because using a VPN can be as dangerous as not using one. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed…
We are skeptical of VPN providers, and you should be, too
You cannot and and should not trust either free or paid-for VPN providers. Here’s why. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: We…
VPN providers don’t protect your privacy online. Here’s what can.
You probably don’t need a VPN. Instead, these free and open-source tools, and other services, can help protect your privacy online. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News |…
How to make your own encrypted VPN server in 15 minutes
The best encrypted VPN is one that you have set up and secured yourself. Here’s how to get started. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read…
Think you need a VPN? Start here.
Not everyone actually needs to use a VPN. This simple guide will help you decide if you need a VPN for your situation. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security…
Iranian hackers charged with hacking Trump campaign to ‘stoke discord’
Three Iranian hackers working for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targeted the Trump campaign in an attempted hack-and-leak operation, according to the Department of Justice. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been…
US government charges three Iranian hackers with Trump campaign hack
Three Iranian hackers working for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targeted the Trump campaign in an attempted hack-and-leak operation, according to the Department of Justice. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been…
UK data watchdog confirms it’s investigating MoneyGram data breach
The world’s second-largest money transfer provider, which filed a data breach notice with U.K. authorities, serves over 50 million people. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch…
Security compliance unicorn Drata lays off 9% of its workforce
Drata, a security compliance automation platform that helps companies adhere to frameworks such as SOC 2 and GDPR, has laid off 9% of its workforce, amounting to 40 people. Founded in 2020, Drata integrates with dozens of clouds, SaaS apps, developer tools, security systems, and…
Kaspersky defends force-replacing its security software without users’ explicit consent
That lack of user interaction — or request for consent — is what confused and concerned some former Kaspersky customers. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch…
India’s Star Health says it’s investigating after hacker posts stolen medical data
The health insurance giant is investigating an incident that allegedly leaked sensitive customer medical data. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: India’s…
The Tor Project merges with Tails, a Linux-based portable OS focused on privacy
The Tor Project is merging operations with Tails, a portable Linux-based operating system focused on preserving user privacy and anonymity. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch…
MoneyGram blames ‘cybersecurity issue’ for ongoing days-long outage
The world’s second largest money transfer provider said it doesn’t have a timeline for when its services will return following a cyberattack. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News…