BitLocker vulnerability discovered and cracked using a $10 Raspberry Pi Pico With a Frankenstein of a hack, a Raspberry Pi Pico was used to crack BitLocker on devices with an external TPM. Windows Central · Feb 8, 2024
Brands Need New Answers As Consumers Shun Cookies The EU's General Data Protection Regulation law has been in place since 2018 and has applied to both companies based in the EU, and to any American companies serving consumers in the EU. Now, similar data privacy laws are coming into effect across the US, meaning these rules will also… International Business Times · Feb 8, 2024
3 million smart toothbrushes reportedly hacked in massive DDoS attack — how to protect yourself Smart devices may offer additional functionality but they can also provide hackers with an easy way into your home network. Tom’s Guide · Feb 7, 2024
“Our appetite for watching women fail does contribute to the rest of our behaviour online.” New mother Emily Clarkson reflects on a life spent online Marie Claire · Feb 7, 2024
Cyber-hacking victims ‘paid out record $1.1bn in ransoms last year‘ Ransomware gangs targeted hospitals, schools and bodies such as BA and the BBC, Chainalysis finds The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2024
EU Agrees First Law Combatting Violence Against Women EU member countries and lawmakers reached an agreement on Tuesday on the bloc's first rules to tackle violence against women, the European Parliament and officials said. International Business Times · Feb 6, 2024
Fake Facebook job ads are using malware to syphon off credit card data and passwords — don’t fall for this Cybercriminals are using weaponized PDFs to trick job seekers into installing new info-stealing malware on their PCs. Tom’s Guide · Feb 6, 2024
UK and France Head International Agreement on Spyware Control Britain and France spearhead an international agreement involving 35 nations to address the issue of spyware and mercenary hackers, highlighting the import... Top News · Feb 6, 2024
Kerala Police get more teeth to fight cyber crimes Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan launches Cyber Division of Kerala Police, bringing together various wings to combat cybercrimes. The Hindu · Feb 6, 2024
Thanks to a shadowy hacker group, the British Library is still on its knees. Is there any way to stop them? The future of cybercrime resembles an arms race between an industry of hackers-for-hire and the UK’s weak defences, says author Lamorna Ash The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2024
Scamsters are increasingly creating fake profiles of government officials, well known figures to target public: T.N. police Beware of fake profiles impersonating government officials and celebrities on social media platforms, aiming to scam people for money. The Hindu · Feb 6, 2024
The FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program Could End. Here’s Why That Might Not Be Bad for Schools John Harrington, chief executive officer of Funds for Learning, discusses Affordable Connectivity and E-Rate. Tech&Learning · Feb 6, 2024
Turkmenistan Faces 'Parallel Reality' Media Landscape "We know about Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. For video, the authorities have launched Belet, a YouTube alternative purged of any content -- both news and entertainment -- that could show what life is like beyond the isolated country's borders. International Business Times · Feb 6, 2024
Top News · Feb 5, 2024 Chicago Children's Hospital Faces Cyberattack, Networks Offline Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital experiences a cyberattack, leading to limited access to medical records and disrupted communication since last week. Pa...
Top News · Feb 5, 2024 US Implements Visa Restrictions for Misuse of Commercial Spyware The United States has announced a new visa restriction policy targeting individuals who misuse commercial spyware for cybercriminal activities, aiming to e...
Dynamite News · Feb 5, 2024 Safer Internet Day: MP reports 3rd highest cybercrime cases against children According to the analysis based on the latest National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB), Madhya Pradesh reports the third highest cases of cybercrime against children among all other states in the country. Read further on Dynamite.
Tom’s Guide · Feb 5, 2024 This hidden Chrome security feature can protect you from dangerous websites and downloads — here’s how Google's Enhanced Safe Browsing feature is easy to enable and it helps keep you safe from malware and phishing attacks in Chrome.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2024 Russia, China and Iran could target UK via Irish ‘backdoor’, thinktank warns Policy Exchange report highlights security threat and accuses Dublin of ‘freeloading’ on European defence
The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2024 ‘Elevated’ risk of hackers targeting UK drinking water, says credit agency Moody’s warning over hacking’s effect on debts may bolster water utilities’ plans to hike bills to cover needed investments
The Hindu · Feb 4, 2024 There is no free meal. Don’t let your guard down in the cyber world, says Commissioner Dayananda Bengaluru City Police Commissioner discusses rising cybercrimes, challenges, and initiatives to combat them effectively
Dynamite News · Feb 4, 2024 Pakistan: Inquiry initiated against Imran Khan's sister Aleema Khan for "anti-state" speech Aleema Khan, sister of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, has been summoned by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on charges of "anti-state" speech. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Hindu · Feb 3, 2024 CEN stations in Bengaluru woefully understaffed; personnel to be augmented over two years There are eight CEN stations in the city, one each in every police division, and each of these stations booked at least over a thousand cybercrime cases in 2023. This is after the city police began to register cybercrime cases in law and order police stations as well, reducing the…
Kiplinger · Feb 2, 2024 Hulu Ban on Password Sharing Coming Soon Disney-owned Hulu cracks down on password and account sharing with threat to suspend accounts.
The Hindu · Feb 2, 2024 Telangana strikes hard against cyber crime, takes down 66,726 inter-State fraudulent links Between 2021 and 2023, over ₹1.33 crore was frozen in the suspects’ bank accounts, which is 18% of the lost amount compared to India’s total of 12%.