Intl. Law Enforcement Operation Disrupts Emotet Botnet
Global law enforcement agencies have seized control of Emotet infrastructure, disrupting one of the world's most pervasive and dangerous cyber threats.A coordinated global law enforcement operation has disrupted the...
Google to stop using Apple tool to track iPhone users, avoiding new pop-up warning
Google’s iPhone apps such as Maps and YouTube will stop using a tool from Apple Inc that allows them to personalize ads, avoiding a new Apple warning that informs...
Wall Street vs Main Street fight quashes hedge funds as GameStop keeps rallying
Retail traders scored against professionals on Wednesday as hedge funds Melvin and Citron retreated with heavy losses on short positions in GameStop in the week-long battle between Wall Street...
NetWalker ransomware investigation yields arrest, big cryptocurrency seizure
Written by Tim Starks Jan 27, 2021 |...
The satellite-hacker’s guide to the space industry: don’t panic (yet)
Modern satellites are becoming a collection of mass-produced computers floating in space. By the end of the decade, thousands more will be out there. But with the increasing reliance...
North Korean Attackers Target Security Researchers via Social Media: Google
Google TAG warns the infosec community of unsolicited requests from individuals seeking collaboration on vulnerability research.Security experts focused on vulnerability research and development are targets of a social engineering...
Pay-Or-Get-Breached Ransomware Schemes Take Off
In 2020, ransomware attackers moved quickly to adopt so-called "double extortion" schemes, with more than 550 incidents in the fourth quarter alone.The "pay or get breached" ransomware trend —...
Apple’s hardware engineering chief to step down to focus on new project
Apple Inc’s hardware engineering chief, Dan Riccio, will step down to oversee a new project, the iPhone maker said on Monday, providing few details on the longtime executive’s latest...
Grindr faces $11.7 million fine for breach of data privacy
Norway’s Data Protection Authority said on Tuesday it plans to fine dating app Grindr 100 million Norwegian crowns ($11.7 million) for what the regulator said was illegal disclosure of...
Small Security Teams Have Big Security Fears, CISOs Report
Researchers poll security leaders who are tasked with protecting large organizations but have a small presence and budget.CISOs who lead small security teams at large organizations feel more vulnerable...
