Craig Newmark pledges $100M to fight hacking by foreign governments

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Craigslist founder Craig Newmark plans to donate $100 million to further strengthen U.S. cybersecurity, addressing what he sees as a growing threat from foreign governments, he tells the WSJ. Half the funds will focus on protecting power grids and other infrastructure from cyberattacks; half will be earmarked to educate people about so-called cybersecurity hygiene.  Newmark, […]

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FBI Dismantles Chinese-Linked Botnet of 260,000 IoT Devices

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The FBI, in collaboration with U.S. government agencies, dismantled a Chinese state-backed botnet known as Flax Typhoon, comprising…

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Everything you need to know about VPN tracking

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A VPN (Virtual Private Network) adds privacy and security to your browsing. But does this make your internet…

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Fal.Con 2024: CrowdStrike unveils resilient-by-design framework to bolster global cybersecurity

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“It’s not only about bouncing back – it’s about staying ahead through a culture of resilience,” Kurtz emphasized during his keynote.Read More

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Contractor Software Targeted via Microsoft SQL Server Loophole

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By accessing the MSSQL, threat actors gain admin-level access to the application, allowing them to automate their attacks.

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Packed With Features, ‘SambaSpy’ RAT Delivers Hefty Punch

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Thought to be Brazilian in origin, the remote access Trojan is the “perfect tool for a 21st-century James Bond.”

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Global Crime Hit as Europol Shuts Down Encrypted Chat App Ghost

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Europol, alongside global law enforcement, dismantled the encrypted chat app Ghost, widely used by criminal networks for drug…

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FCC: AT&T Didn’t Adequately Protect Customers’ Cloud Data

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Regulators fine AT&T $13 million for failing to protect customer information held by a third-party vendor, and extend consumer data protections to the cloud.

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Singapore mandates face authentication for ‘higher risk’ bank transactions

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The move comes amid growing phishing attacks targeting the financial services sector; most impacted by brand impersonation scams.

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QR Phishing Scams Gain Motorized Momentum in UK

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Criminal actors are finding their niche in utilizing QR phishing codes, otherwise known as “quishing,” to victimize unsuspecting tourists in Europe and beyond.

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