Known for its blazing fast internet and home to some of the world’s biggest tech giants, South Korea has also faced a string of data breaches and cybersecurity lapses that has struggled to match the pace of its digital ambitions.…
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Ted Cruz blocks bill that would extend privacy protections to all Americans
The Texas senator blocked a bill that would have prevented data brokers from collecting and selling personal data on anyone in the United States, and not just federal lawmakers and government officials. This article has been indexed from Security News…
Japan’s beer-making giant Asahi stops production after cyberattack
A day after one of Japan’s biggest brewers, Asahi Group, announced it suspended production due to a cyberattack, the company said it has no timeline for its recovery. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the…
UK government bails out Jaguar Land Rover with £1.5B loan after hack disrupts vehicle production for weeks
The Indian-owned carmaking giant will be bailed out after a cyberattack stalled car production and its downstream supply chain. Critics argue that the bailout sends the wrong message to hackers and crime groups. This article has been indexed from Security…
Wiz chief technologist Ami Luttwak on how AI is transforming cyberattacks
Ami Luttwak, CTO of Wiz, breaks down how AI is changing cybersecurity, why startups shouldn’t write a single line of code before thinking about security, and opportunities for upstarts in the industry. This article has been indexed from Security News…
TruSources to show off its on-device identity-checking tech at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Age verification laws are a privacy and security nightmare. This Battlefield startup performs age checks on-device, without users having to upload their IDs to the internet. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article:…
Thousands of Indian bank transfer records found spilling online after security lapse
Security researchers found the exposed Indian bank transfer records, and the data was eventually secured. Indian fintech company NuPay took responsibility for the “configuration” error. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Thousands…
Thousands of Indian bank transfer records found online
Security researchers found the exposed Indian bank transfer records and the data was eventually secured, but nobody wants to take responsibility for the security lapse. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Thousands…
Viral call-recording app Neon goes dark after exposing users’ phone numbers, call recordings, and transcripts
Call recording app Neon was one of the top-ranked iPhone apps, but was pulled offline after a security bug allowed any logged-in user to access the call recordings and transcripts of any other user. This article has been indexed from…
Neon, the No. 2 social app on the Apple App Store, pays users to record their phone calls and sells data to AI firms
A new call recording app is gaining traction for offering to pay users for voice data from calls, which is sold to AI companies. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Neon, the…
Step into the future: The full AI Stage agenda at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
The AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27–29 in San Francisco, is officially locked and loaded, featuring the powerhouses shaping the future of artificial intelligence. Explore the full agenda and grab your pass with savings of up to…
UK arrests man linked to ransomware attack that caused airport disruptions across Europe
RTX, the parent company of Collins Aerospace, confirmed in a legally required notice that the disruption was ransomware-related. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: UK arrests man linked to ransomware attack that…
Step into the future: The full AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
The AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27–29 in San Francisco, is officially locked and loaded, featuring the powerhouses shaping the future of artificial intelligence. Explore the full agenda and grab your pass with savings of up to…
UK police arrest man linked to ransomware attack that caused airport disruptions in Europe
The U.K.’s National Crime Agency said the investigation into the ransomware attack against Collins Aerospace is “in its early stages and remains ongoing.” This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: UK police arrest…
Jaguar Land Rover to pause production until next week – at least
After yet another extension, the shutdown caused by a cyberattack will last at least four weeks. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Jaguar Land Rover to pause production until next week –…
European airports still dealing with disruptions days after ransomware attack
Four major European airports in Berlin, Brussels, Dublin, and London continue to have flight delays due to a cyberattack on Collins Aerospace, a provider of check-in systems. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original…
Automaker giant Stellantis says customers’ personal data stolen during breach
One report says, citing the hackers who took credit for the breach, that 18 million customer records were stolen from Stellantis’ customer database. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Automaker giant Stellantis…
EU cyber agency confirms ransomware attack causing airport disruptions
A cyberattack targeting Collins Aerospace, a provider of airport check-in systems, sparked delays and disrupted flights across Europe over the weekend. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: EU cyber agency confirms ransomware…
Unit 221B raises $5 million to help track and disrupt today’s top hacking groups
The seed funding raise will help Unit 221B expand its threat intelligence platform, which tracks the English-speaking youth hacking phenomenon. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Unit 221B raises $5 million to…
Hundreds of flights delayed at Heathrow and other airports after apparent cyberattack
Travelers at major European airports including Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin faced significant delays this weekend following what Collins Aerospace described as a “cyber-related incident.” This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Hundreds of…