Fewer rivals on the scene as big-gang success soars The number of new ransomware strains in circulation has more than halved over the past 12 months, suggesting there is little need for innovation given the success of the existing tools…
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Big Tech is not much help when fighting a junta, and FOSS doesn’t ride to the rescue
Opponents of Myanmar’s internet-nobbling military government don’t like when Facebook asks for their real names Big Tech isn’t much help if you’re an activist trying to work against a military junta, and FOSS tools aren’t a great alternative either, according…
OpenSSF sings a Siren song to steer developers away from buggy FOSS
New infosec intelligence service aims to spread the word about recently discovered vulns in free code Securing open source software may soon become a little bit easier thanks to a new vulnerability info-sharing effort initiated by the Open Source Security…
Julian Assange can appeal extradition to the US, London High Court rules
Let me go, Brandon WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can appeal his extradition to the US from the UK, the High Court of England and Wales ruled Monday.… This article has been indexed from The Register – Security Read the original…
Google takes shots at Microsoft for shoddy security record with enterprise apps
Also, feds who switch to Google Workspace for 3 years get an extra year for free Google has taken a victory lap in the wake of high-profile intrusions into Microsoft’s systems, and says businesses should ditch Exchange and OneDrive for…
Can I phone a friend? How cops circumvent face recognition bans
Just ask a pal in a neighboring town with laxer restrictions Police in multiple major US cities have figured out a trick to circumvent their cities’ bans on facial recognition technology. Just ask a friend in a city without any…
Researchers call out QNAP for dragging its heels on patch development
WatchTowr publishes report claiming vendor failed to issue fixes after four months Infosec boffins say they were forced to go public after QNAP failed to fix various vulnerabilities that were reported to it months ago.… This article has been indexed…
DoJ, ByteDance ask court: Hurry up and rule on TikTok ban already
Forced selloff case will likely be appealed again … see you in (Supreme) court The Department of Justice and Bytedance spent a rare moment unified on Friday when the duo asked for a fast-tracked court schedule for the Chinese short…
British Library’s candid ransomware comms driven by ’emotional intelligence’
It quickly realized ‘dry’ progress updates weren’t cutting it CyberUK Emotional intelligence was at the heart of the British Library’s widely hailed response to its October ransomware attack, according to CEO Roly Keating.… This article has been indexed from The…
Chinese telco gear may become verboten on German networks
Industry reportedly pressuring digital ministry not to cut the cord Germany may soon remove Huawei and ZTE equipment from its 5G networks, according to media reports.… This article has been indexed from The Register – Security Read the original article:…
Nissan infosec in the spotlight again after breach affecting more than 50K US employees
PLUS: Connected automakers put on notice; Cisco Talos develops macOS fuzzing technique; Last week’s critical vulns Infosec in brief Nissan has admitted to another data loss – this time involving the theft of personal information belonging to more than 50,000…
An attorney says she saw her library reading habits reflected in mobile ads. That’s not supposed to happen
Follow us down this deep rabbit hole of privacy policy after privacy policy Feature In April, attorney Christine Dudley was listening to a book on her iPhone while playing a game on her Android tablet when she started to see…
Gawd, after that week, we wonder what’s next for China and the Western world
For starters: Crypto, import tariffs, and Microsoft shipping out staff Kettle It’s been a fairly troubling week in terms of the relationship between China and the Western world.… This article has been indexed from The Register – Security Read the…
How two brothers allegedly swiped $25M in a 12-second Ethereum heist
Feds scoff at blockchain integrity while software bug said to have been at heart of the matter The US Department of Justice has booked two brothers on allegations that they exploited open source software used in the Ethereum blockchain world…
Aussie cops probe MediSecure’s ‘large-scale ransomware data breach’
Throw another healthcare biz on the barby, mate Australian prescriptions provider MediSecure is the latest healthcare org to fall victim to a ransomware attack, with crooks apparently stealing patients’ personal and health data.… This article has been indexed from The…
Three cuffed for ‘helping North Koreans’ secure remote IT jobs in America
Your local nail tech could be a secret agent for Kim’s cunning plan Three individuals accused of helping North Korea fund its weapon programs using US money are now in handcuffs.… This article has been indexed from The Register –…
Three cuffed for ‘helping North Koreans’ secure remote IT jobs in US
Your local nail tech could be a secret agent for Kim’s cunning plan Three individuals accused of facilitating North Korea’s bid to fund its weapon program using US money are now in handcuffs.… This article has been indexed from The…
Three arrested for helping North Koreans to secure remote IT jobs in US
Your local nail tech could be a secret agent for Kim’s cunning plan Three individuals accused of facilitating North Korea’s bid to fund its weapon program using US money are now in handcuffs.… This article has been indexed from The…
First LockBit, now BreachForums: Are cops winning the war or just a few battles?
TLDR: Peace in our time is really really hard Interview On Wednesday the FBI and international cops celebrated yet another cybercrime takedown – of ransomware brokerage site BreachForums – just a week after doxing and imposing sanctions on the LockBit…
Crims abusing Microsoft Quick Assist to deploy Black Basta ransomware
Spoiler alert: it’s not really IT support controlling your device A cybercrime gang has been abusing Microsoft’s Quick Assist application in social engineering attacks that ultimately allow the crew to infect victims with Black Basta ransomware.… This article has been…