Schools have become magnets for ransomware. The number of schools hit by ransomware ticked up in September growing to roughly twice the number in August, according to cybersecurity firm … [Read more...] about Ransomware jumps in September as schools become primary target
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FBI warns on teenage sextortion as new twists on sex-related scams emerge
The FBI this week warned about recent incidents in Arizona involving an adult coercing teenagers into producing sexual content, as new twists on sextortion scams come to light.The cases in Arizona … [Read more...] about FBI warns on teenage sextortion as new twists on sex-related scams emerge
Ransomware strikes again: Hartford school district forced to postpone first day of classes
Ransomware has again shut down schools, an increasingly popular target for criminals.Hartford public schools in Connecticut postponed the first day of classes, Sept. 8, after the city was informed by … [Read more...] about Ransomware strikes again: Hartford school district forced to postpone first day of classes
Passwords face greater risk of being exposed, report says
Cybercriminals prey on passwords and it’s becoming a thriving business in the cyber underworld.The average person uses 191 services that require them to enter passwords or other credentials, according … [Read more...] about Passwords face greater risk of being exposed, report says
Will Biden’s plan to mandate ‘smart gun’ technology make the US safer?
Presidential candidate Joe Biden has promised to introduce some of the most sweeping gun control legislation in recent history if elected in November, with the notion of "smart guns" at the center of … [Read more...] about Will Biden’s plan to mandate ‘smart gun’ technology make the US safer?
Microsoft’s ‘tight’ ties to China under scrutiny ahead of potential TikTok purchase
As trade talks between the United States and China continue to crumble amid the global coronavirus pandemic, which emanated from the Chinese city of Wuhan, the issue of data-stealing has surfaced as a … [Read more...] about Microsoft’s ‘tight’ ties to China under scrutiny ahead of potential TikTok purchase
Online fraud is surging: Five facts you probably don’t know
Online fraud is surging as more people stay at home and online activity increases. Here are five things about online fraud you probably didn’t know.With COVID-19 lockdowns, there have been … [Read more...] about Online fraud is surging: Five facts you probably don’t know
FBI warns about rise in online shopping scams due to social media
Complaints about landing on fraudulent websites via social media platforms and search engines are on the rise, the FBI said this week.Shoppers who have visited these websites are not receiving the … [Read more...] about FBI warns about rise in online shopping scams due to social media
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
