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23andMe Blames Users for Recent Data Breach as It’s Hit With Dozens of Lawsuits
/in General NewsPlus: Russia hacks surveillance cameras as new details emerge of its attack on a Ukrainian telecom, a Google contractor pays for videos of kids to train AI, and more.
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Swatting: The New Normal in Ransomware Extortion Tactics
/in General NewsExtortionists are resorting to swatting as a new tactic to pressure hospitals into paying ransom demands. Swatting involves making false reports to the police, resulting in heavily armed officers showing up at victims’ homes.
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West Virginia City Latest Municipality Hit With Cyberattack
/in General NewsThe city of Beckley, West Virginia, is currently grappling with a cyberattack, which has disrupted their computer network and prompted investigations into the incident’s source and impact.
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Iranian APT Used No-Justice Wiper in Recent Albanian Attacks
/in General NewsThe cybersecurity firm ClearSky identified the tools used, including the No-Justice wiper and a PowerShell code. The malware had a valid digital signature, making it appear legitimate.
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Dubai-US Deal Aims to Secure Medical, IoT Devices in the Middle East
/in General NewsIoT surge across the Middle East spawns demand for more secure devices in business, healthcare, and energy.
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23andMe: ‘Negligent’ Users at Fault for Breach of 6.9M Records
/in General NewsWhen it comes to bad passwords, how much responsibility should a service provider share with its customers?
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North Korea Debuts ‘SpectralBlur’ Malware Amid macOS Onslaught
/in General NewsThe post-exploitation backdoor is the latest in a string of custom tools aimed at spying on Apple users.
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Syrian Threat Group Peddles Destructive SilverRAT
/in General NewsThe Middle Eastern developers claim to be building a new version of the antivirus-bypassing remote access Trojan (RAT) attack tool.
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Cyber-Focused FBI Agents Deploy to Embassies Globally
/in General NewsThe bureau is adding six new positions placed in locations that include New Delhi and Rome.
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Fire Sale: Zeppelin Ransomware Source Code Sells for $500 on Dark Web
/in General NewsThe buyer could use the code to restart the up to now all-but-defunct Zeppelin ransomware-as-a-service operation.
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