Scammers are getting serious about texting.Over the past few months, cybercriminals have launched a large-scale “smishing” (SMS-based phishing) campaign, according to a report from cybersecurity firm … [Read more...] about Texting scams are on the rise: report
Foreign hackers who targeted Trump, Biden campaigns are turning to malware, Google says
Foreign hackers who have been trying to hack the Biden and Trump campaigns are now using fake McAfee and YouTube videos and Dropbox-based malware, Google said in a report.After revealing in June that … [Read more...] about Foreign hackers who targeted Trump, Biden campaigns are turning to malware, Google says
FBI, DHS say hackers have gained access to election systems
Hackers, possibly nation-state actors, have penetrated U.S. government networks and accessed election systems, the FBI and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) said in a joint … [Read more...] about FBI, DHS say hackers have gained access to election systems
Amazon Prime Day causing cyber criminals to ‘prey on the unwary’
Amazon Prime Day is here. And so are the scams. The massive retail event brings out cyber criminals armed with phishing and fraud campaigns using the Amazon brand and logos, according to multiple … [Read more...] about Amazon Prime Day causing cyber criminals to ‘prey on the unwary’
Hospitals increasingly targeted by ransomware attacks, report says
Ransomware attacks are up sharply in the U.S., with hospitals becoming a favorite target, according to a new report.According to research from cybersecurity firm Check Point, ransomware attacks are up … [Read more...] about Hospitals increasingly targeted by ransomware attacks, report says
US Treasury warns ransomware attack payments could trigger investigation
Ransomware has become a cyber-pandemic in the U.S., prompting the U.S. Treasury Department to issue a stern warning about paying a ransom to criminals.The advisory, which cites “sanctions risks” from … [Read more...] about US Treasury warns ransomware attack payments could trigger investigation
Large Pennsylvania health care company hit by malware attack
The computer network at a Fortune 500 health care services company went down as a result of a malware attack over the weekend, experts say.The Pennsylvania-based Universal Health Services (UHS) issued … [Read more...] about Large Pennsylvania health care company hit by malware attack
Hackers attack Nevada school district, publish social security numbers online
Hackers published sensitive data, including the names and social security numbers of staff at the Clark County school district in Nevada, after it refused to pay up, according to a cybersecurity … [Read more...] about Hackers attack Nevada school district, publish social security numbers online
Ransomware attack results in death at German hospital
The first ransomware-related death means that sensitive data isn’t the only victim of these attacks.After a Sept. 9 ransomware attack at Düsseldorf University Hospital, a patient had to be directed to … [Read more...] about Ransomware attack results in death at German hospital
FBI warns on ‘foreign actors’ spreading disinformation on election results
The FBI issued a warning to “raise awareness” of the threat posed by disinformation in the wake of the 2020 elections.The goal of foreign interlopers and cybercriminals would be to use bogus websites … [Read more...] about FBI warns on ‘foreign actors’ spreading disinformation on election results
