Security News

Bay Area: Join us 1/9 to talk about personal data security in 2019
2019-01-03 18:08

Researcher Ashkan Soltani will discuss what happens when companies sell your data.

US newspapers battle ransomware
2019-01-03 13:54

On 29 December one of America's largest publishing groups, Tribune Media, found itself battling a major ransomware attack.

Hacker cyber-gang: Give us cyber-cash for cyber-cache of 18,000 stolen Sept 11th insurance docs
2019-01-03 00:20

Law firm computers raided, siphoned of info – and companies can pay to redact files, it is claimed The hackers who claim to have breached a British insurer last year say their cache of pilfered...

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...