The Latest Breaking News from Cybersecurity

Terrorists could hijack remote cars and use them as weapons to ‘maintain emotional distance from victims’

Law Commission raises concerns technology could make it ‘easier’ to use vehicles for attacks

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2022

BlackBerry Beats Q1 Revenue Expectations, Says Well-Positioned To Invest And Drive Growth

Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect current Street revenue estimates for BlackBerry. BlackBerry Ltd (NYSE:BB) (TSX:BB) reported first-quarter FY23 revenue decline of 3.5% year-over-year to $168 million, beating the consensus of $160.70 million. Adjusted EPS was $(0.05), beating the consensus of $(0.06). IoT revenue was $51 million (+19% Y/Y),…

Benzinga · Jun 23, 2022

Johnson Controls Acquires Tempered Networks; Partners With Accenture On Innovation Centers

Accenture Plc (NYSE:ACN) and Johnson Controls International Plc (NYSE:JCI) collaborate to deliver and operate two new OpenBlue Innovation Centers. The centers will drive Johnson Controls' rollout of building control system products and services using technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), digital twins, the internet of things (IoT), 5G, and the cloud. The focus will be…

Benzinga · Jun 23, 2022

Inside the MAGA world scramble to produce findings suggesting the 2020 election was stolen

WASHINGTON — Days after the 2020 presidential election, before all votes were counted and Joseph R. Biden was declared the winner, cyber experts and analysts piled into suites at the Trump Hotel in Washington and other hotel rooms in the area.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 17, 2022

Costa Rica chaos a warning that ransomware threat remains

Costa Rica has been reeling from unprecedented ransomware attacks disrupting everyday life in the Central American nation for the last two months

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2022

Microsoft Fixes Flaw Exploited By State-Backed Hackers

Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) released a fix for Windows zero-day flaw exploited by state-backed hackers.  However, cybersecurity firm Sophos noted that the fix did not feature on the list of patches included in the release. However, it confirmed the mitigation of Follina. Microsoft strongly recommended that customers install the updates for complete protection from the vulnerability. Also…

Benzinga · Jun 15, 2022

Scotland’s first ever cybersecurity hub opens in Dundee creating 30 new jobs

The NHS online experts will be among the first residents of the £18 million cyberquarter at Abertay University.

Daily Record · Jun 15, 2022

Cybersecurity in the Pacific: how island nations are building their online defences

Leaders of several Pacific nations met in Fiji last week to strengthen ties and promote unity in the region.

The Conversation · Jun 15, 2022

We Go To RSA So You Don't Have To

Episode 411 of the Cyberlaw Podcast

Reason · Jun 13, 2022

Saudi Warns of Ukraine War Exacerbating Cybersecurity Breaches

Saudi experts are warning against aggravating cybersecurity breaches as the effects of the Russian-Ukrainian war take a toll.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 12, 2022