The Pennsylvania attorney general said Wednesday his office launched investigations into a data breach stemming from coronavirus contact tracing efforts that potentially exposed the personal … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania attorney general investigating massive coronavirus contact tracing data breach
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Gary, Indiana hit with ransomware attack on city’s government computers
The city of Gary, Indiana is reeling from a recent ransomware attack on several of its servers, according to multiple reports Thursday. City spokesman Michael Gonzalez told news outlets that a … [Read more...] about Gary, Indiana hit with ransomware attack on city’s government computers
Graham blasts Biden official’s remark on pipeline attack and electric cars: ‘Dumbest thing in the world’
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., blasted the Biden administration for their "unnerving" response to the cyberattack that temporarily shut down the Colonial Pipeline and triggered gas shortages."They're … [Read more...] about Graham blasts Biden official’s remark on pipeline attack and electric cars: ‘Dumbest thing in the world’
Colonial Pipeline cyberattack: Republicans demand more action from Biden energy security
The shutdown of a major fuel pipeline should be a wake-up call to the Biden administration that the U.S. needs to be investing more in oil and gas production and strengthening its ability to combat … [Read more...] about Colonial Pipeline cyberattack: Republicans demand more action from Biden energy security
Act on robocalls – or else, FCC warns phone companies
The Federal Communications Commission will require phone companies to act aggressively against robocalls – or else.By Sept. 28, phone companies must refuse to accept traffic that is not listed in the … [Read more...] about Act on robocalls – or else, FCC warns phone companies
Amazon, Apple, Microsoft among top brands used by scammers
Consumers need to be wary of scam emails that claim to be from top American brands, a new report says.The top 5 brands in 2020 exploited by scammers were Amazon, Apple, the Social Security … [Read more...] about Amazon, Apple, Microsoft among top brands used by scammers
Google sees new trick in renewed North Korea cyber attacks
Google is seeing fresh threats from a North Korean government cyber group.This comes after Google’s Threat Analysis Group in January documented a hacking campaign targeting cyber security … [Read more...] about Google sees new trick in renewed North Korea cyber attacks
Firms backing anti-China suit suggest country is behind uptick in incoming cyberattacks
Get the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.EXCLUSIVE: The firms behind a class-action lawsuit against China over its alleged mishandling of the coronavirus … [Read more...] about Firms backing anti-China suit suggest country is behind uptick in incoming cyberattacks
Amid coronavirus crisis, experts detect ‘dramatic’ hacks on the WHO and ‘negligent’ security precautions
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.EXCLUSIVE: Since the coronavirus pandemic began sweeping across the globe, the World Health Organization … [Read more...] about Amid coronavirus crisis, experts detect ‘dramatic’ hacks on the WHO and ‘negligent’ security precautions
Top coronavirus myths, hoaxes and scams
The surge in myths, hoaxes and scams surrounding COVID-19 shows no sign of abating.“People are moving online in unprecedented numbers [and] the public health crisis is making it easier…to exploit … [Read more...] about Top coronavirus myths, hoaxes and scams
