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May 26, 20201 min read
New Uncover jailbreak released, works on all recent iOS versions
New "Unc0ver" jailbreak unlocks devices, even those running the current iOS 13.5 release. A team of hackers, security researchers, and...
May 15, 20201 min read
Ransomware Gang Demands $42M or it Releases Trump’s ‘Dirty Laundry’
"The ransomware gang responsible for stealing almost 1TB of legal secrets from celebrities and entertainers last week is now targeting...
May 11, 20201 min read
Ransomware Attack Allegedly Hits NYC Law Firm To Superstar Musicians Including Lady Gaga and Elton J
"A New York City law firm that represents superstar musicians such as Lady Gaga, Elton John and Madonna has allegedly been hit with a...
May 8, 20201 min read
Spike in Snake Ransomware Activity Attributed to New Campaign
"Security researchers attributed a spike in Snake ransomware activity to a new campaign that’s targeted organizations worldwide. Snake...
May 6, 20201 min read
Look out - that Microsoft Teams alert might be a phishing scam.
"Criminals use fake Microsoft Teams alerts to gain Office 365 access. Remote workers are being urged to take extra care following the...
May 4, 20201 min read
Kaspersky: RDP brute-force attacks have gone up since start of COVID-19
"Cyber-security firm Kaspersky says the number of brute-force attacks targeting RDP endpoints rose sharply since the onset of the...
Apr 29, 20201 min read
Ransomware Shuts Down Colorado Hospital IT Network Amid COVID-19
"Parkview Medical Center is continuing to recover from a ransomware attack that shut down its IT network over a week ago; another...
Apr 21, 20201 min read
Detroit hospital network says data breach affected more than 100,000 patient accounts
"A Detroit-area health care organization is alerting patients that their information may have been compromised in a recent data breach....
Apr 17, 20201 min read
5 Things Ransomware Taught Me About Responding in a Crisis
What happened in Atlanta is worth studying because it was one of the earliest cases of a major city ransomware attacks and because it...
Apr 16, 20201 min read
FBI Alerts to BEC Scams Targeting COVID-19 PPE Supply Procurement.
"Hackers are targeting those attempting to buy personal protective equipment (PPE) and other COVID-19-related medical supplies with...
Apr 10, 20201 min read
Travelex reportedly paid millions to hackers after ransomware attack.
"Travelex reportedly paid hackers $2.3 million to regain access to its own computer systems after they were compromised in a ransomware...
Apr 9, 20201 min read
Zoom Signs-Up Ex-Facebook CSO as Google Bans Platform
"Zoom has brought former Facebook CSO Alex Stamos on board to bolster a new security push, as reports emerged that Google and the US...
Mar 26, 20201 min read
Remote work and cybersecurity: Coronavirus impact
What are the latest trends in cybersecurity for remote workers? Everyone needs to know about these trends, from the businesses Theatspot...
Mar 23, 20201 min read
Coronavirus Widens the Money Mule Pool.
"With many people being laid off or working from home thanks to the Coronavirus pandemic, cybercrooks are almost certain to have more...
Mar 18, 20201 min read
Most ransomware attacks take place during the night or over the weekend
"FireEye: 27% of all ransomware attacks take place during the weekend, 49% after working hours during weekdays. The vast majority of...
Mar 17, 20201 min read
U.S. health agency was under cyberattack during its response to coronavirus
"The U.S Health and Human Services Department was targeted in a cyberattack over the weekend as the agency grapples with the coronavirus...
Mar 16, 20201 min read
U.S. Health Agency Suffers Cyber-Attack During Covid-19 Response
The U.S. Health and Human Services Department suffered a cyber-attack on its computer system Sunday night during the nation’s response to...
Mar 13, 20201 min read
Hackers use fake coronavirus maps to infect visitors with malware
"Hackers are once again taking advantage of concerns of COVID-19 by using fake coronavirus maps to infect visitors with malware....
Mar 9, 20201 min read
Judge Demands More Details on Facebook Data Breach Settlement
"SAN FRANCISCO (CN) – A federal judge on Thursday refused to approve a settlement over a 2018 data breach that would force Facebook to...
Mar 5, 20201 min read
T-Mobile customers hit by another data breach exposing a bunch of sensitive information
"Many people think there's no such thing as bad publicity, but while T-Mobile ultimately emerged victorious from a fierce legal battle...
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