Chinese hackers compromise South Korean VPN — malicious code found inside NSIS installer ESET researchers uncovered a supply chain attack on a South Korean VPN by the China-aligned APT group PlushDaemon Tom’s Hardware · Jan 23, 2025
Colorado DNA crime analyst due in court to face forgery and other charges A former Colorado Bureau of Investigation DNA scientist faces 102 criminal charges after authorities said she cut corners and didn’t follow standard testing protocols in hundreds of criminal cases The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2025
More than 70 million students and teachers had their personal data stolen in PowerSchool breach The PowerSchool ransomware attack affects millions of students and teachers across 6500+ school districts in the U.S. and Canada. Tom’s Guide · Jan 22, 2025
Against the odds, Prince Harry has won a landmark victory THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: By poisoning the well of journalism, phone-hacking undermined confidence in a trade that tries, for all its faults, to hold the powerful to account. Harry’s private battle has had a knock-on effect in aiding democracy – which needs a free press people can trust The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2025
Dark theory on foreign actors behind anti-Semitic crime As authorities investigate whether foreign actors are paying Australians to commit acts of anti-Semitism, experts are warning they won't be easy to track down. AAP · Jan 22, 2025
One in 12 children faces online sexual exploitation or abuse, new report warns The researchers said online child sexual exploitation was ‘an urgent public health issue that is escalating’ The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2025
Macron Urges Europe To Boost Defense Amid Changing US Policy Macron urges Europe to boost defense spending to reduce reliance on U.S. amid concerns over Ukraine conflict and evolving global dynamics. Top News · Jan 21, 2025
Contactless ticketing roll-out date for London commuter belt revealed after cyber attack delays Passengers automatically get ‘best value’ fares and will have Tube and bus journeys in London ‘capped’ Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2025
India's 'Digital Arrest' Scammers Stealing Savings Within five hours while sitting at home in India, retired professor Kamta Prasad Singh handed over his hard-earned savings to online fraudsters impersonating police. International Business Times · Jan 20, 2025
The first-ever ransomware dropped 35 years ago disguised as a floppy sharing 'AIDS Information' The first-ever example of ransomware dropped 35 years ago, in December 1989. Tom’s Hardware · Jan 19, 2025
‘No plans’ for UK TikTok ban This week, the US Supreme Court rejected TikTok’s appeal and unanimously upheld the law banning the app. Evening Standard · Jan 18, 2025
India, US sign agreement for cooperation in cybercrime investigations A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cybercrime investigations was signed by India's Ambassador to US, Vinay Kwatra and Acting US Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Kristie Canegallo in Washington, DC. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Jan 18, 2025
Cybercrime Collaboration: India, US signed MoU to enhance cooperation India and the US have agreed to enhance cooperation and information sharing on cyber threat intelligence and digital forensics. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Jan 18, 2025
"Another Email Account Impersonating a Banker Working for [Plaintiff] Invited … Recipients … to Join a Fictitious Neo-Nazi Banking Club" One of many allegedly defamatory statements allegedly sent by a former summer intern at a financial company; the court holds a proposed preliminary injunction against future speech by defendant about plaintiff would be an unconstitutional prior restraint, but issues a narrower injunction. Reason · Jan 17, 2025
The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025 Treasury levels sanctions tied to a massive hack of telecom companies and breach of its own network The Treasury Department has announced sanctions in connection with a massive Chinese hack of American telecommunications companies and a breach of its own computer network
The Texas Tribune · Jan 17, 2025 State employees suspected of stealing from low-income Texans' public assistance accounts Seven human services employees were fired after a string of fraud and theft — and the largest data breach in agency history.
Top News · Jan 17, 2025 Gov. Kristi Noem Faces Confirmation Hearing For DHS Leadership Governor Kristi Noem's confirmation hearing for DHS leadership highlights her qualifications and plans for border security, cybersecurity, and emergency re...
Tom’s Guide · Jan 16, 2025 Apple Passwords password manager review Apple Passwords is available on almost every Apple device and platform but has limited features compared to existing paid offerings.
Tom’s Guide · Jan 16, 2025 3.5 million hit in major law firm data breach — full names, SSNs, dates of birth, addresses and more exposed The law firm Wolf Haldenstein has revealed that it fell victim to a data breach that exposed the personal information of nearly 3.5 million individuals.
Tom’s Guide · Jan 16, 2025 Massive MikroTik router botnet has been spreading malware – here’s how to stay safe Hackers are using thousands of hijacked routers in a botnet to spread dangerous malware.
Cycling News · Jan 16, 2025 American cycling clothing brand hit by ransomware attack Over 10,000 files of employee and financial data obtained
Top News · Jan 16, 2025 President Biden To Sign Executive Order Strengthening Cyber Defenses President Biden's executive order strengthens US cyber defenses against Chinese and Russian cyberattacks, enhancing encryption, combatting identity fraud, ...
The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025 Biden executive order aims to shore up US cyber defenses An executive order issued by President Joe Biden just days before he leaves office aims to shore up America's cyber defenses while making it easier to go after foreign countries that launch cyberattacks
Tom’s Guide · Jan 15, 2025 Microsoft patches over 160 security flaws including 3 active zero days — update your PC right now Microsoft just released its first round of Patch Tuesday updates this year and you should update your Windows PC right now to stay safe.
Top News · Jan 15, 2025 Outgoing CISA Head Advocates For Election Security Continuation CISA faces transition with focus on election security and critical infrastructure protection amidst calls for change.