The U.S. cybersecurity agency gave federal agencies just one day to patch a security bug in Citrix Netscaler, which can be exploited to break into corporate and government networks. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read…
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AI chatbot’s simple ‘123456’ password risked exposing personal data of millions of McDonald’s job applicants
Security researchers found two flaws in an AI-powered chatbot used by McDonald’s to interact with job applicants. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: AI chatbot’s simple ‘123456’ password risked exposing personal data…
French police arrest Russian basketball player accused of ransomware: Report
Daniil Kasatkin was reportedly arrested in a Paris airport on June 21 at the request of U.S. authorities. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: French police arrest Russian basketball player accused of…
French police arrest Russian basketball player accused of ransomware: report
Daniil Kasatkin was reportedly arrested in a Paris airport on June 21 at the request of U.S. authorities. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: French police arrest Russian basketball player accused of…
Authorities arrest four hackers linked to UK retail hacking spree
The U.K. National Crime Agency said the suspects are in custody in relation to the hacks targeting Marks & Spencer, Harrods, and the Co-op. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Authorities arrest…
Jack Dorsey says his ‘secure’ new Bitchat app has not been tested for security
Dorsey admitted that his new messaging app had not been reviewed or tested for security issues prior to its launch. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Jack Dorsey says his ‘secure’ new…
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How to protect your cell phone number from SIM swap attacks
These carrier security settings can prevent your phone number from being hijacked or stolen. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: How to protect your cell phone number from SIM swap attacks
Ingram Micro says ongoing outage caused by ransomware attack
The outage is reportedly affecting software licensing, preventing Ingram Micro’s customers from using or provisioning some products that rely on Ingram’s systems. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Ingram Micro says ongoing…
Marks & Spencer chair refuses to say if retailer paid hackers after ransomware attack
The retail giant’s chair confirmed the breach was caused by ransomware. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Marks & Spencer chair refuses to say if retailer paid hackers after ransomware attack
Activision took down Call of Duty game after PC players hacked, says source
Activision last week brought offline the Microsoft Store version of Call of Duty: WWII as the company was investigating “reports of an issue.” This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Activision took down…
US government confirms arrest of Chinese national accused of stealing COVID research and mass-hacking email servers
Accused hacker and Chinese national Xu Zewei was arrested in Italy at the request of U.S. prosecutors. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: US government confirms arrest of Chinese national accused of…
ICEBlock, an app for anonymously reporting ICE sightings, goes viral overnight after Bondi criticism
The citizen app for anonymously reporting ICE agents and raids went viral after criticism from the U.S. Attorney General. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: ICEBlock, an app for anonymously reporting ICE…
US government takes down major North Korean ‘remote IT workers’ operation
US prosecutors indicated a total of 13 people involved in the fraudulent scheme to steal and launder money for North Korea’s nuclear weapons program. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: US government…
Mexican drug cartel hacker spied on FBI official’s phone to track and kill informants, report says
The watchdog revealed the 2018 incident as part of an audit of the FBI”s counter-surveillance efforts. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Mexican drug cartel hacker spied on FBI official’s phone to…
FBI, cybersecurity firms say a prolific hacking crew is now targeting airlines and the transportation sector
The fresh wave of attacks targeting airlines comes soon after the hackers hit the U.K. retail sector and the insurance industry. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: FBI, cybersecurity firms say a…
Prolific cybercrime gang now targeting airlines and the transportation sector
The fresh wave of attacks targeting airlines comes soon after the hackers hit the U.K. retail sector and the insurance industry. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Prolific cybercrime gang now targeting…
Homeland Security warns of Iran-backed cyberattacks targeting US networks
DHS said low-level cyberattacks targeting U.S. networks are “likely” in the wake of military conflict between the US and Israel, and Iran. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Homeland Security warns of…
US, French authorities confirm arrest of BreachForums hackers
Kai West was arrested in France, along with four other hackers, all suspected of being part of the well-known hacking forum, BreachForums. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: US, French authorities confirm…
Ring cameras and doorbells now use AI to provide specific descriptions of motion activity
Ring gets a new AI-powered feature that offers users specific text descriptions of current motion activity. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Ring cameras and doorbells now use AI to provide specific…