Salvadoran Government Denies Using Spyware on Journalists
The government of El Salvador has denied using the Israeli Pegasus software to spy on journalists and activists. read more Source: Security Week
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Ukraine Reports Massive Cyber Attack on Government Websites
Kyiv on Friday reported a massive cyber attack on key government websites as tensions between Russia and the West over Ukraine escalate following several rounds of unsuccessful talks. The education ministry said on Facebook that its website was down due to a “global (cyber) attack” that had taken place overnight. read more Source: Security Week
Continue ReadingRansomware Attack Locks Down US Prison
A ransomware attack locked down a US jail, knocking out security cameras and leaving inmates confined to their cells, court documents show. read more Source: Security Week
Continue ReadingSwiss Army Knifes WhatsApp at Work
Switzerland’s army has banned the use of WhatsApp whilst on duty, a spokesman confirmed Thursday, in favour of a Swiss messaging service deemed more secure in terms of data protection. The ban also applies to using other messaging apps like Signal and Telegram on soldiers’ private phones during service operations. read more Source: Security Week
Continue ReadingFrance Hits Google, Facebook With Huge Fines Over 'Cookies'
French regulators have hit Google and Facebook with 210 million euros ($237 million) in fines over their use of “cookies”, the data used to track users online, authorities said Thursday. read more Source: Security Week
Continue ReadingIsraeli Media Outlets Hacked on Soleimani Killing Anniversary
Two major Israeli media outlets were hacked early Monday with a threatening message that appeared linked to the killing of a top Iranian general two years ago. read more Source: Security Week
Continue ReadingPoland's Tusk Calls Spyware Use 'Crisis for Democracy'
Polish opposition leader Donald Tusk on Tuesday said reports the government spied on its opponents represented the country’s biggest “crisis for democracy” since the end of communism. read more Source: Security Week
Continue ReadingPoland Rejects Accusations of 'Political' Spyware Use
Poland on Tuesday rejected accusations that it had used Pegasus spying software for political ends after a top lawyer opposed to the current government said he had been targeted. read more Source: Security Week
Continue ReadingBelgian Military in Five-Day Battle Against Cyberattack
The Belgian military said on Tuesday it had been hit with a cyberattack five days ago and was still battling to restore affected parts of its system. Military spokesman Olivier Severin told AFP that elements hit by last Thursday’s attack, which contaminated services connected to the internet, were still being analysed and restored. read more […]
Continue ReadingMeta Targets 'Cyber Mercenaries' Using Facebook to Spy
Facebook parent Meta announced Thursday the shutdown of some 1,500 accounts tied to “cyber mercenary” companies accused of spying on activists, dissidents and journalists worldwide on behalf of paying clients. read more Source: Security Week
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