Ransomware with a difference: “Derestrict your software, or else!”
Credit to Author: Paul Ducklin| Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2022 16:33:45 +0000
“Change your code to improve cryptomining”… or we’ll dump 1TB of stolen secrets.
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Biden wants stronger privacy protections, no targeted ads for children
Credit to Author: Jovi Umawing| Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2022 16:48:01 +0000
During his SOTU speech, President Biden highlights teen mental health, privacy on children’s data, and targeted ads.
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Read moreGoogle launches Chrome 99, fixes 28 vulnerabilities
Credit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2022 14:57:56 +0000
Google has launched major version 99 of the Chrome browser. This update includes a patch for 28 vulnerabilities.
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Read moreThe Best VPNs to Protect Yourself Online
Credit to Author: Scott Gilbertson| Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2022 14:00:00 +0000
It won’t solve all of your privacy problems, but a virtual private network can make you a less tempting target for hackers.
Read moreIce Cream Machine Hackers Sue McDonald’s for $900 Million
Credit to Author: Andy Greenberg| Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2022 12:01:48 +0000
Kytch alleges that the Golden Arches crushed its business—and left soft serve customers out in the cold.
Read moreDeepfake study suggests fakes can run but not hide
Credit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2022 12:25:08 +0000
A new deepfake study suggests people are spotting them more easily. Meanwhile, jpeg edits and mislabelled videos do the heavy lifting.
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Read moreMeta blocks Russia-Ukraine disinformation campaigns on Facebook, Instagram
Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2022 12:09:35 +0000
Meta says it has detected and removed two disinformation campaigns regarding the current Russia-Ukraine war.
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Read moreToyota’s just in time manufacturing faced with disruptive cyberattack
Credit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2022 11:26:46 +0000
Due to a cyberattack at a supplier, Toyota has shut down 28 production lines at 14 plants in Japan. It expects to be able to resume production today.
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Read moreConti Ransomware Group Diaries, Part I: Evasion
Credit to Author: BrianKrebs| Date: Tue, 01 Mar 2022 20:50:30 +0000
A Ukrainian security researcher this week leaked several years of internal chat logs and other sensitive data tied to Conti, an aggressive and ruthless Russian cybercrime group that focuses on deploying its ransomware to companies with more than $100 million in annual revenue. The chat logs offer a fascinating glimpse into the challenges of running a sprawling criminal enterprise with more than 100 salaried employees. The records also provide insight into how Conti has dealt with its own internal breaches and attacks from private security firms and foreign governments.
Read moreFinding your first tech job by finding your niche
Credit to Author: stephenlawton| Date: Tue, 01 Mar 2022 19:35:18 +0000
Clearly define the job you want then go after it
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