Security News

Suspected Ransomware Outbreak Disrupts US Newspapers
2018-12-31 13:18

Tribune Media Suspects Ryuk Ransomware Hit Publishing and Production SystemsProduction of newspapers owned by Chicago-based Tribune Publishing have been disrupted after malware began infecting the...

US Investigating CenturyLink Internet Outage, 911 Failures
2018-12-30 16:53

U.S. officials and at least one state said Friday that they have started investigations into a nationwide CenturyLink internet outage that has disrupted 911 service. Federal Communications...

Cyberattack Hits US Newspaper Deliveries: Report
2018-12-30 13:41

A malware attack that appears to have originated outside the US delayed the hardcopy distribution of several major newspapers, according to a report. read more

Idaho Lab Protects US Infrastructure From Cyber Attacks
2018-12-26 15:18

It's called the "Dark Side" because the 50 workers there prefer to keep the lights low so they can dim the brightness on their computer screens. Or maybe it's because of what they do in cyber...

US Indicts Two Chinese Government Hackers Over Global Hacking Campaign
2018-12-21 07:48

The US Department of Justice on Thursday charged two Chinese hackers associated with the Chinese government for hacking numerous companies and government agencies in a dozen countries. The Chinese...

US Indicts Chinese Govt Hackers Over Attacks in 12 Countries
2018-12-20 17:46

The US Justice Department on Thursday announced the indictment of two Chinese government hackers who allegedly targeted 45 companies and agencies in a dozen countries, which US officials said...

US told to appoint a damn Privacy Shield ombudsperson already or EU will take action
2018-12-19 17:00

If there isn't a name by 28 February – ooo, just you wait The US has been told once again to appoint a permanent ombudsperson to oversee the deal governing transatlantic data flows, but this time...

How not to secure US missile defences
2018-12-19 10:09

One BMDS site’s patching was so deficient, it failed to address a critical vulnerability that first came to light nearly three decades ago.

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American bloke hauls US govt into court after border cops cuffed him, demanded he unlock his phone at airport
2018-12-18 21:43

California traveler wants damages for being made to open mobe, miss flight A California man is suing the US government for civil rights violations after he was apparently detained and forced to...

Stop us if you've heard this one: Facebook apologizes for bug leaking private photos
2018-12-14 20:51

Data gathering biz still having trouble keeping data secure Facebook on Friday apologized for a bug that may have exposed exposed private photos to third-party apps for the 12 day period from...