The Untold Story of a Crippling Ransomware Attack
Credit to Author: Matt Burgess| Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000
More than two years ago, criminals crippled the systems of London’s Hackney Council. It’s still fighting to recover.
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A Link to News Site Meduza Can (Technically) Land You in Russian Prison
Credit to Author: Andy Greenberg, Andrew Couts| Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2023 14:00:00 +0000
Plus: Hive ransomware gang gets knocked offline, FBI confirms North Korea stole $100 million, and more.
Read MoreADS-B Exchange, the Flight Tracker That Powered @ElonJet, Sold to Jetnet
Credit to Author: Justin Ling| Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000
ADS-B Exchange, beloved for resisting censorship, was sold to a company owned by private equity—and now even its biggest fans are bailing.
Read MoreMost Criminal Cryptocurrency Funnels Through Just 5 Exchanges
Credit to Author: Andy Greenberg| Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2023 17:00:00 +0000
The crypto money-laundering market is tighter than at any time in the past decade, and the few big players are moving a “shocking” amount of currency.
Read MoreThe Best Personal Safety Devices, Apps, and Alarms (2023)
Credit to Author: Medea Giordano| Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2023 15:00:00 +0000
Your smartphone or wearable could help you out in a truly dangerous situation. Here are some options to consider.
Read MoreThe Unrelenting Menace of the LockBit Ransomware Gang
Credit to Author: Matt Burgess, Lily Hay Newman| Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000
The notorious Russian-speaking cybercriminals grew successful by keeping a low profile. But now they have a target on their backs.
Read MoreFlaw in Diksha App Exposed the Data of Millions of Indian Students
Credit to Author: Vittoria Elliott, Dhruv Mehrotra| Date: Mon, 23 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000
A mandatory app exposed the personal information of students and teachers across the country for over a year.
Read MoreHow to Encrypt any File, Folder, or Drive on Your System
Credit to Author: David Nield| Date: Sun, 22 Jan 2023 13:00:00 +0000
Trust us, it’s safer this way.
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