S3 Ep 23.5: An interview with cybersecurity expert John Noble CBE
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FBI “ransomware warning” for healthcare is a warning for everyone!
The US government has warned of a ransomware escalation against the healthcare sector. BUT THAT DOESN’T MEAN THE REST OF US CAN RELAX! Source: Naked Security Sophos New feed FBI “ransomware warning” for healthcare is a warning for everyone!
Continue ReadingRussian “government hackers” charged with cybercrimes by the US
What can we learn from the US DOJ indictments against the “Sandworm Team”? Source: Naked Security Sophos New feed Russian “government hackers” charged with cybercrimes by the US
Continue ReadingFacial recognition – another setback for law enforcement
“Something needs to be done,” said the court. Where do you stand? For or against, have your say in our comments. Source: Naked Security Sophos New feed Facial recognition – another setback for law enforcement
Continue ReadingKinda sorta weakened version of EARN IT Act creeps closer
Critics say the amended bill that’s headed for a full Senate hearing still threatens encryption, albeit less blatantly. Source: Naked Security Sophos New feed Kinda sorta weakened version of EARN IT Act creeps closer
Continue Reading‘Anonymous’ takes down Atlanta Police Dept. site after police shooting
Hackers affiliating themselves with the hacktivist label have joined the Black Lives Matter backlash after a fatal police shooting on Friday. Source: Naked Security Sophos New feed ‘Anonymous’ takes down Atlanta Police Dept. site after police shooting
Continue ReadingCongress wants to know who is using spyware against the US
A 2021 intelligence funding draft bill mandates a report on surveillance vendors and which countries or other actors are using spyware. Source: Naked Security Sophos New feed Congress wants to know who is using spyware against the US
Continue ReadingNuclear missile contractor hacked in Maze ransomware attack
Attackers hacked and encrypted the computers of a contractor whose clients include the US military, government agencies and major military contractors. Source: Naked Security Sophos New feed Nuclear missile contractor hacked in Maze ransomware attack
Continue ReadingScammers target COVID-19 CARES Act relief scheme
US states are being flooded by fraudulent unemployment applications in a scam run by a sophisticated cybergang. Source: Naked Security Sophos New feed Scammers target COVID-19 CARES Act relief scheme
Continue ReadingFBI finally unlock shooter’s iPhones, Apple berated for not helping
The FBI’s Apple problem. Source: Naked Security Sophos New feed FBI finally unlock shooter’s iPhones, Apple berated for not helping
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