A ransomware gang has struck gold again, this time for more than $1 million.The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) announced on June 26 that it paid $1.14 million to a ransomware group.“We … [Read more...] about University of California pays over $1M to ransomware gang
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5 steps to make sure hackers cannot access your home network and files
Kim Komando has the tools to keep your files safe from hackers. (iStock) Cybercrimes are on the rise with hackers and scammers chomping at the bit for a shot at your system. There’s one tool … [Read more...] about 5 steps to make sure hackers cannot access your home network and files
Hacker ring ‘Dark Basin’ targeted thousands of corporate critics, researchers say
A hacking-for-hire group known as Dark Basin targeted journalists, advocacy groups and government officials -- thousands of people on six continents -- and is being probed by U.S. authorities.The vast … [Read more...] about Hacker ring ‘Dark Basin’ targeted thousands of corporate critics, researchers say
Google: Chinese and Iranian hackers targeted Biden and Trump campaign staffers
A senior Google official says that Chinese and Iranian hackers attempted to access the personal email accounts of some staffers on President Trump’s reelection campaign, as well as former Vice … [Read more...] about Google: Chinese and Iranian hackers targeted Biden and Trump campaign staffers
North Korea conducting massive cyber threats against US, other countries, reports say
North Korea is conducting a wide-ranging malicious campaign against the U.S. and global targets, according to several reports.Last month, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), … [Read more...] about North Korea conducting massive cyber threats against US, other countries, reports say
5 router settings you must change to protect your network
While the world is focused on the coronavirus, malicious hackers, cybercriminals and scammers are pushing out their own form of malware. IBM’s X-Force reports that COVID-19 related spam is up a … [Read more...] about 5 router settings you must change to protect your network
FBI, US government warn on spike in coronavirus scams
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.Fraudsters are seizing upon the COVID-19 crisis to mount fresh attacks to get your money, the FBI and DHS … [Read more...] about FBI, US government warn on spike in coronavirus scams
Stimulus check scams, sanitize food deliveries, spying bosses and more : Tech Q&Aspying bosses and more : Tech Q&A
Beware of scams related to the stimulus checks being sent to U.S. households, Kim Komando warns. (Getty)Each week, I receive tons of questions from my listeners about tech concerns, new … [Read more...] about Stimulus check scams, sanitize food deliveries, spying bosses and more : Tech Q&Aspying bosses and more : Tech Q&A
Credit card skimming is new threat in coronavirus era
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.Credit card skimming is on the rise as online shopping explodes in the wake of the coronavirus … [Read more...] about Credit card skimming is new threat in coronavirus era
Hackers could exploit the shift to working from home, experts say
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.The enforcement of mandatory work-from-home policies has opened new doors for hackers, according to … [Read more...] about Hackers could exploit the shift to working from home, experts say
