Black Basta ransomware gang may have exploited Windows flaw before it was patched
The group operating the notorious Black Basta ransomware may have exploited a recently patched Windows vulnerability as a zero-day, researchers have found. In March, a high-severity flaw...
No FISA fix in annual intelligence policy bill approved by House panel
The House Intelligence Committee has approved its annual policy bill, which does not curtail the reach of a recently passed surveillance law, setting up a clash with the...
‘Junk inferences’ by data brokers are a problem for consumers and the industry itself
The data broker industry is sometimes criticized as creepy and Orwellian because it collects, packages and sells information about people to other companies and even the government. It’s...
Dutch intelligence says Chinese hacking campaign ‘more extensive’ than previously known
The Dutch military intelligence and security service (MIVD) is warning that a global Chinese cyber-espionage campaign is likely “much more extensive than previously known.” An alert published...
Switzerland notes increase in cyberattacks ahead of Ukraine peace summit
Swiss authorities have recorded an increase in cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns ahead of this weekend's summit, where representatives from 90 countries will discuss how to end the war...
As markup nears, knives come out for comprehensive data privacy legislation
With the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) weeks away from a markup, critics of the bill’s language are ratcheting up pressure on congressional leaders to change the landmark...
Ransomware tracker: The latest figures [June 2024]
Note: this Ransomware Tracker is updated on the second Sunday of each month to stay current The number of attacks claimed by ransomware groups in May spiked...
Microsoft, Google pledge ‘low cost’ cybersecurity services to rural hospitals
Rural hospitals will gain access to cybersecurity services at reduced prices thanks to a new initiative led by Microsoft, Google and the White House. The Biden administration...
Urgent call for O-type blood donations following London hospitals ransomware attack
The National Health Service (NHS) in England issued an urgent call on Monday for O-type blood donations following a ransomware attack that has disrupted blood matching tests for...
Microsoft reverses course, makes Recall feature opt-in only after security backlash
Microsoft announced changes on Friday to its controversial Recall feature that will allow users to proactively opt in to the tool before it is activated on devices. ...
