Venom Spider Spins Web of New Malware for MaaS Platform

A novel backdoor malware and a loader that customizes payload names for each victim have been added to the threat group’s cybercriminal tool set.

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US Expands List of Chinese Technology Companies Under Export Controls

Commerce Department expanded the list of Chinese technology companies subject to export controls to include many that make equipment used to make computer chips, chipmaking tools and software.

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FTC bans two data brokers from collecting and selling Americans’ sensitive location data

US-based Gravy Analytics and Mobilewalla must also delete historic data collected on millions of Americans.

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Hacker Conversations: Dan McInerney and Puzzle-Driven Hacking

McInerney’s path to becoming a hacker is subtly different to many other hackers. He started as a 22-year old psychology graduate rather than a computer-obsessed 9-year old kid.

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Ransomware’s Grip on Healthcare

Until C-level executives fully understand potential threats and implement effective mitigation strategies, healthcare organizations will remain vulnerable and at risk of disruption.

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Note From the Editor-in-Chief

A change in ownership and what it means for our readers.

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Vendors Unveil New Cloud Security Products, Features at AWS re:Invent 2024

AWS and other vendors have announced new cloud security products and features at the cloud giant’s re:Invent 2024 conference.

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Top US Consumer Watchdog Has a Plan to Fight Predatory Data Brokers

A new proposal by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau would use a 54-year-old privacy law to impose new oversight of the data broker industry. But first, the agency must survive Elon Musk.

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TorGuard VPN Review: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Uncover the pros, cons, and everything in between in our in-depth TorGuard VPN review. Explore its features, security, performance, and pricing.

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Energy Sector Contractor ENGlobal Targeted in Ransomware Attack

Energy sector contractor ENGlobal Corporation has restricted access to some of its systems in response to a ransomware attack.

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