Teen charged in connection with SIM-swapping scam targeting head of Blockchain Research Institute and his son Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Teen Charged Over $50m SIM-Swapping Scam on Blockchain Experts
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Oracle Issues Record CPU with 334 Patches
Sysadmins in overdrive to manage deluge of fixes Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Oracle Issues Record CPU with 334 Patches
Equifax Breach Settlement Could Cost Firm Billions
Firm will pay at least $1.38bn, but probably much more Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Equifax Breach Settlement Could Cost Firm Billions
Data Breach Site WeLeakInfo Suspended as Feds Swoop
Domain seized as FBI looks for site owners Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Data Breach Site WeLeakInfo Suspended as Feds Swoop
Emotet Locked onto US Military and Government
Researchers spot increase in Emotet presence among US military and government Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Emotet Locked onto US Military and Government
LORCA Announces Fourth and Largest Cohort of Cybersecurity Innovators
Government-backed cybersecurity program selects 20 companies to join its latest cohort Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: LORCA Announces Fourth and Largest Cohort of Cybersecurity Innovators
Bill for New Orleans Cyber-Attack $7m and Rising
Cyber-attack on New Orleans will cost the city over $7m to fix Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Bill for New Orleans Cyber-Attack $7m and Rising
ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance Triples Membership
International cybersecurity alliance welcomes 23 new members Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance Triples Membership
Business Disruption Attacks Most Prevalent in Last 12 Months
Ransomware, DDoS and malware were most commonly used. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Business Disruption Attacks Most Prevalent in Last 12 Months
China Promises Action on Tech Transfers and IP Protection
Trade deal is ambitious in scope, but will Beijing adhere to it? Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: China Promises Action on Tech Transfers and IP Protection
Trump Takes on Apple Over FBI’s Backdoor Request
Feds want tech giant to open Pensacola shooter’s iPhone Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Trump Takes on Apple Over FBI’s Backdoor Request
WEF Fears Cyber-Threats and Digital Fragmentation
Global leaders warn of major impact on economy Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: WEF Fears Cyber-Threats and Digital Fragmentation
Dagenham Duo Jailed for Hacking Bank Accounts
UK imprisons pair who hacked 700 bank accounts and cell phones to commit upgrade fraud Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Dagenham Duo Jailed for Hacking Bank Accounts
Hidden Hotel Room Cameras Spark Investigation
Investigation launched after hidden cameras found in Minneapolis hotel room Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Hidden Hotel Room Cameras Spark Investigation
UK Announces AI Warship Contracts
British government announces contracts for artificial intelligence warships Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: UK Announces AI Warship Contracts
UK Consultancies Leak Data on Thousands of Workers
Unprotected S3 bucket contained criminal record checks and PII Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: UK Consultancies Leak Data on Thousands of Workers
Mobile Apps Sharing Personal Data Illegally, Consumer Group Claims
Norwegian Consumer Council names dating apps Grindr, OKCupid and Tinder among offenders in damning report Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Mobile Apps Sharing Personal Data Illegally, Consumer Group Claims
Russian Phishers Hit Firm at Center of Trump Impeachment
Experts believe GRU is looking for DNC-style dynamite ahead of US election Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Russian Phishers Hit Firm at Center of Trump Impeachment
Microsoft Patches Serious Crypto Flaw Found by NSA
Bug could allow attackers to bypass critical chain of trust Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Microsoft Patches Serious Crypto Flaw Found by NSA
App Leaks Thousands of Baby Photos and Videos Online
Peekaboo Moments failed to secure a database containing images of thousands of babies Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: App Leaks Thousands of Baby Photos and Videos Online
Play Store Still Peppered with Fleeceware Apps
Risk of being suckered by overpriced app subscriptions persists for Android users Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Play Store Still Peppered with Fleeceware Apps
Texan Arrested for Cyber-stalking Realtors and Threatening Their Kids
Texan arrested on suspicion of cyber-stalking real estate agents across 22 states Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Texan Arrested for Cyber-stalking Realtors and Threatening Their Kids
Most Firms Still on Windows 7 as Support Deadline Arrives
Windows Server 2008 is also retired today, raising security concerns Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Most Firms Still on Windows 7 as Support Deadline Arrives
Texas School District Loses $2.3m in Phishing Raid
FBI investigating after three fraudulent transactions were made Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Texas School District Loses $2.3m in Phishing Raid
Aussie Bushfires Donation Site Hit by Magecart Thieves
Data thieves hit new low in bid to harvest payment details Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Aussie Bushfires Donation Site Hit by Magecart Thieves
US to Axe Drone Fleet Containing Chinese Tech
Concerns over Chinese tech to ground nearly 1,000 US drones Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: US to Axe Drone Fleet Containing Chinese Tech
#THIREurope: How Target Improved its Threat Hunting Capabilities
How Target evolved and improved its threat hunting strategies Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: #THIREurope: How Target Improved its Threat Hunting Capabilities
Seattle to Host Major New Cybersecurity Event
America’s Emerald City chosen as venue for new CSA SECtember cybersecurity event Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Seattle to Host Major New Cybersecurity Event
#THIREurope: APT Groups Now Using Similar Tools in Espionage and Cybercrime Attacks
Further research of APT groups shows use of existing tools Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: #THIREurope: APT Groups Now Using Similar Tools in Espionage and Cybercrime Attacks
St Louis Man Jailed for $12m Tax Refund Scam
Over 2000 fraudulent returns filed on behalf of victims Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: St Louis Man Jailed for $12m Tax Refund Scam
Hundreds of Millions of Broadcom Modems “Haunted” by New Bug
Cable Haunt discovery could allow for critical remote attacks Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Hundreds of Millions of Broadcom Modems “Haunted” by New Bug
National Lottery Hacker Jailed for Nine Months
Anwar Batson will be behind bars for his part in 2016 attack against Camelot Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: National Lottery Hacker Jailed for Nine Months
Citrix Admins Urged to Act as PoC Exploits Surface
Citrix Application Delivery Controller and Citrix Gateway bug CVE-2019-19781 yet to be fixed Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Citrix Admins Urged to Act as PoC Exploits Surface
Patients of Hacked US Surgical Company Hit with Ransom Demands
Cyber-criminals attempt to individually blackmail patients of hacked facial reconstruction company Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Patients of Hacked US Surgical Company Hit with Ransom Demands
Cyber-Attack Makes Pennsylvania Students Learn “Old School” Style
Pennsylvania students left without internet after school ransomware attack Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Cyber-Attack Makes Pennsylvania Students Learn “Old School” Style
MAZE Relaunches “Name and Shame” Website
Ransomware group MAZE is again publishing data exfiltrated from uncooperative alleged victims Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: MAZE Relaunches “Name and Shame” Website
US Pressures UK on Final Huawei Decision
New bill threatens to withdraw intel-sharing with allies Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: US Pressures UK on Final Huawei Decision
Facebook Improves Political Ad Transparency but Refuses Ban
Social network repeats call for regulation of online political advertising Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Facebook Improves Political Ad Transparency but Refuses Ban
Dixons Carphone Receives Maximum Fine for Major Breach
Incident affected 14 million customers between 2017-18 Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Dixons Carphone Receives Maximum Fine for Major Breach
Amazon Ring Workers Fired After Watching Users’ Videos
Four Ring employees axed over unauthorized video access Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Amazon Ring Workers Fired After Watching Users’ Videos
UK Banks Foiled by Travelex Ransomware Attack
Travelex cyber-attack stops UK bank customers accessing foreign currency online Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: UK Banks Foiled by Travelex Ransomware Attack
Accenture to Acquire Symantec’s Cyber Security Services Business
Symantec’s cybersecurity arm to be acquired by Accenture Security Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Accenture to Acquire Symantec’s Cyber Security Services Business
Interpol Reduces Cryptojacking Infections by 78%
Operation Goldfish Alpha identified 20,000 compromised routers in Asia Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Interpol Reduces Cryptojacking Infections by 78%
Police to Implement Facial Recognition at Cardiff-Swansea Football Match
Privacy concerns raised as South Wales Police seeks to use tech to assist in identifying fans issued with banning orders Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Police to Implement Facial Recognition at Cardiff-Swansea Football Match
TikTok Patches Critical Account Takeover Bugs
Check Point reveals XSS and SMS link spoofing flaws in social app Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: TikTok Patches Critical Account Takeover Bugs
Cyber-Attacks Hit UK Firms Once Per Minute in 2019
ISP stats highlight 152% growth in attacks from 2018 Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Cyber-Attacks Hit UK Firms Once Per Minute in 2019
Apple Is Scanning Your Photos
Apple is scanning photos uploaded to the iCloud for evidence of illegal activities Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Apple Is Scanning Your Photos
Las Vegas Suffers Cyber-Attack
The city of Las Vegas’ computer network was breached yesterday morning Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Las Vegas Suffers Cyber-Attack
Nigerian Betting Company Denies Breach
SureBet247 has described reports that it was breached as “false info” Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Nigerian Betting Company Denies Breach
Google Shifts to 90-Day Bug Disclosures by Default
Project Zero team hopes it will improve thoroughness and adoption of patches Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Google Shifts to 90-Day Bug Disclosures by Default
NGOs Demand Google Crackdown on Pre-Installed Apps
Uninstallable Android apps on budget devices introduce privacy and security risks Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: NGOs Demand Google Crackdown on Pre-Installed Apps
UK Man Jailed for Using RAT to Spy on Women
Webcam voyeur was reportedly traced through his PayPal account Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: UK Man Jailed for Using RAT to Spy on Women
Utah Company and Its Former CEO Settle with FTC Over Alleged Security Failures
Utah tech company agrees to up security after alleged hacking incident Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Utah Company and Its Former CEO Settle with FTC Over Alleged Security Failures
Richard Branson Gets Animated Over Online Scams
Virgin founder releases animated guide to spotting scams Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Richard Branson Gets Animated Over Online Scams
Insight Partners Acquires Armis for $1.1bn
Israeli cybersecurity company Armis acquired by private equity firm Insight Partners Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Insight Partners Acquires Armis for $1.1bn
Tech Ops Exec Pleads Guilty in $6m Fraud Case
SVP embezzled millions via IT shell company Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Tech Ops Exec Pleads Guilty in $6m Fraud Case
Facebook Moves to Detect and Remove Deepfake Videos
Facebook has announced plans to ban deepfake videos Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Facebook Moves to Detect and Remove Deepfake Videos
UK Probes London Stock Exchange Outage
GCHQ wants to know if software ‘outage’ was malicious Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: UK Probes London Stock Exchange Outage
Imperva Appoints Pam Murphy as New CEO
Murphy aims to significantly grow the business domestically and internationally Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Imperva Appoints Pam Murphy as New CEO
US Biz Closes Doors After Ransomware Attack
Up to 300 employees facing uncertain future Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: US Biz Closes Doors After Ransomware Attack
Bronze President Spies on Asia
Cyber-espionage group Bronze President has been targeting Asian entities Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Bronze President Spies on Asia
Lawsuit Filed Against LifeLabs Over Data Breach
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against LifeLabs following a data breach Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Lawsuit Filed Against LifeLabs Over Data Breach
Austria’s Foreign Ministry Hit by Cyber-Attack
State-sponsored threat actor may be responsible for cyber-attack on Austria Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Austria’s Foreign Ministry Hit by Cyber-Attack
US Braced for Cyber Retaliation from Iran
Assassination of top Tehran general raises the alarm at home Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: US Braced for Cyber Retaliation from Iran
Japanese Love Hotel Site Breached
Blackmail fears as personal data is compromised Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Japanese Love Hotel Site Breached
Travelex Site Still Down After New Year’s Eve Attack
Unspecified “software virus” to blame, says currency exchange business Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Travelex Site Still Down After New Year’s Eve Attack
Adam Sandler’s Twitter Account Hacked
Hackers compromise Adam Sandler’s Twitter account to send barely literate tweets Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Adam Sandler’s Twitter Account Hacked
Xiaomi Security Camera Shows User Wrong Video Feed
User shown images of strangers’ homes after logging into home security camera Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Xiaomi Security Camera Shows User Wrong Video Feed
Summer Exit Planned for Head of UK’s National Cyber Security Centre
Ciaran Martin is to step down from his role as chief executive of the NCSC Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Summer Exit Planned for Head of UK’s National Cyber Security Centre
Data Leak Forces Password Reset at Crypto Exchange Poloniex
Confusion reigns as customers question legitimacy of reset email Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Data Leak Forces Password Reset at Crypto Exchange Poloniex
US Restaurant Chain Landry’s Hit by POS Malware
Cards swiped on unprotected order entry system are at risk Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: US Restaurant Chain Landry’s Hit by POS Malware
US Biz Wins Court Case Against Ransomware Data Thieves
Southwire secures injunction after data is published online Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: US Biz Wins Court Case Against Ransomware Data Thieves
Chicago Healthcare Provider Reports Data Breach
Data of nearly 13,000 people possibly exposed in Sinai Health System breach Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Chicago Healthcare Provider Reports Data Breach
Mariah Carey’s Twitter Account Hacked
Hackers take over singer’s Twitter and post sexy messages aimed at rapper Eminem Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Mariah Carey’s Twitter Account Hacked
Layoffs Planned at NortonLifeLock
NortonLifeLock to axe jobs in two states Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Layoffs Planned at NortonLifeLock
US Soldiers Banned from Using TikTok
Security concerns mount over Chinese-owned app Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: US Soldiers Banned from Using TikTok
Microsoft Seizes Domains to Disrupt North Korean Hackers
Redmond claims Thallium group targeted US, Japanese and South Korean machines Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Microsoft Seizes Domains to Disrupt North Korean Hackers
US Coast Guard Sounds Alarm After Ransomware Attack
Unnamed facility was out of action for over 30 hours following Ryuk attack Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: US Coast Guard Sounds Alarm After Ransomware Attack