How vulnerable is critical infrastructure to cyberattack in the US?
How vulnerable is critical infrastructure to cyberattack in the US? Our water, health, and energy systems are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattack. Now, when tensions escalate – like when the US bombed nuclear facilities in Iran this month – the safety of these systems becomes of paramount concern. If conflict erupts, we can expect it to […]
Russia frees REvil hackers after sentencing
Russia frees REvil hackers after sentencing Four members of the REvil ransomware group have been released from custody despite pleading guilty to fraud and malware distribution charges. The Dzerzhinsky Court of St. Petersburg allowed Roman Muromsky, Andrei Bessonov, Mikhail Golovachuk, and Dmitry Korotaev to walk free after sentencing them to five years in prison on […]
Eufy’s new smart display keeps an eye on your security cams
Eufy's new smart display keeps an eye on your security cams Eufy’s new smart display keeps an eye on your security cams Mount it on a wall or take it with you between rooms. Eufy is launching its first portable smart display, designed to allow multiple users to control and monitor security devices from a […]
Wyze says its security cameras deserve your trust again
Wyze says its security cameras deserve your trust again Wyze’s new VerifiedView feature adds an additional layer of security by matching a user’s ID embedded in the footage with that of the account requesting access. In an effort to restore trust in the security of its cameras, smart home brand Wyze has developed VerifiedView — […]
LexisNexis leaked social security numbers and other personal data of over 364,000 people
LexisNexis leaked social security numbers and other personal data of over 364,000 people The data analytics firm LexisNexis Risk Solutions says it suffered a breach that could have exposed the names, Social Security numbers, contact information, and driver’s license numbers of over 364,000 people, as reported earlier by TechCrunch. In a notice filed with the […]
19-year-old student to plead guilty to huge school database hack
19-year-old student to plead guilty to huge school database hack A 19-year-old college student will plead guilty to carrying out a massive hack against PowerSchool, a popular student information system used by schools around the country. On Tuesday, the Department of Justice said Matthew Lane of Massachusetts agreed to plead guilty to four counts, including […]
Coinbase says ‘rogue’ support agents helped steal customer data
Coinbase says 'rogue' support agents helped steal customer data Coinbase says ‘rogue’ support agents helped steal customer data Coinbase says cyber criminals “bribed and recruited” support workers to help steal customer data and trick victims into sending money to attackers. As a result of the attack, bad actors obtained the names, addresses, phone numbers, government […]
How to turn on Lockdown Mode for your iPhone and Mac
How to turn on Lockdown Mode for your iPhone and Mac Apple is known for prioritizing privacy and security, but there are additional measures you can turn to if you feel you need them. iPhones, iPads, and Macs have what’s known as a Lockdown Mode that takes protecting your data to a whole new level. […]
Leaked document reveals more about Eufy’s first smart display
Leaked document reveals more about Eufy's first smart display Leaked document reveals more about Eufy’s first smart display A leaked brochure shared to Reddit reveals more details about Eufy’s first smart display. | Image: <a href=”https://www.reddit.com/r/eufy/comments/1k5dfbj/embrace_our_brandnew_allinone_smart_display_e10/”>Reddit</a> A brochure shared on Reddit provides new details on Eufy’s first smart display. The Eufy Smart Display E10 hasn’t […]
Meta awarded $167.25 million over Pegasus spyware attack
Meta awarded $167.25 million over Pegasus spyware attack NSO Group, the Israeli spyware-maker behind Pegasus, must pay Meta $167.25 million for hacking 1,400 users across WhatsApp. A federal jury in California made the decision on Tuesday after the court found the NSO Group liable for the attacks last year. Meta sued NSO Group in 2019 […]