Cybersecurity
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Defense Department alerts over 20,000 employees about email data breach
The Department of Defense sent a data breach notification letter to thousands of current and former employees alerting that their personal information had been leaked, DefenseScoop reported on Tuesday.
Katie Malone02.15.2024
HIPAA protects health data privacy, but not in the ways most people think
With misinterpretations of HIPAA starting with just its name, misunderstandings of what the law actually does greatly impact our ability to recognize how the kinds of data do and don't fall under its scope. That’s especially true as a growing number of consumer tech devices and services gather troves of information related to our health.
Katie Malone02.14.2024
Ring’s cheapest subscription plan is going up by $10 a year
Amazon's Ring is raising the price of its cheapest Basic subscription, following similar bumps by Google and others.
Steve Dent02.09.2024
US officials believe Chinese hackers lurk in critical infrastructure
By lurking behind the scenes of transportation, water, electricity and other important systems, the hackers have the opportunity to strike whenever they deem the time is right, US officials say in a 50-page report on the subject.
Katie Malone02.07.2024
How security experts unravel ransomware
Increasingly, security professionals are coming together with law enforcement to provide free decryption tools — freeing locked files and eliminating the temptation for victims to pony up.
Katie Malone02.07.2024
Fallout from the Fulton County cyberattack continues, key systems still down
Key systems in Fulton County, Georgia have been offline since last week when a 'cyber incident' hit government systems.
Katie Malone02.03.2024
23andMe's data hack went unnoticed for months
The 23andMe hacks started in late April 2023 and went on for months before the company discovered the data breach.
Mariella Moon01.26.2024
How to turn on Stolen Device Protection on your iPhone to secure your data
Apple’s Stolen Device Protection is a new feature that makes it harder for iPhone thieves to wreak further havoc. The feature requires a combination of biometric scans and time delays before using payment features or changing account security when it's away from familiar locations.
Will Shanklin01.25.2024
LoanDepot discloses that hackers breached personal data of 16 million customers
As mortgage lender LoanDepot continues recovery efforts from a ransomware attack, it revealed on Monday that hackers stole data from more than 16 million customers.
Katie Malone01.23.2024
Carnegie Mellon reveals it was hit by a cyberattack over the summer
The Pittsburgh-based university known for its top tech and computer science programs said on Friday that the attack impacted up to 7,300 students, employees, contractors and other affiliates.
Katie Malone01.22.2024
Apparel supplier for North Face, Vans admits its cyberattack led to a data breach of 35 million customers
If you've purchased from its major brands like Vans, North Face, Timberland, Dickies and more, you may have been impacted — but VF Corp still insists that the incident won't impact its financial performance.
Katie Malone01.22.2024
Russian state-sponsored hackers accessed the emails of Microsoft’s ‘senior leadership’
A hacking group linked to a Russian intelligence agency accessed the emails of several senior Microsoft executives and other employees, the company disclosed Friday.
Karissa Bell01.20.2024
The year of the passkey is still far away
To give passkeys the credit they deserve, top security experts agree that the new way of logging in comes with greater security. Like every other security advancement from SMS-based multifactor authentication to hardware authentication keys, however, adoption lags because people still hesitate to make the leap.
Katie Malone01.12.2024
What is credential stuffing and how do you keep your accounts safe from it
Credential stuffing has become so prevalent, that you’ve likely already fallen victim.
Katie Malone01.12.2024
NordVPN two-year plans are up to 67 percent off right now
NordVPN’s limited-time sale will knock up to 67 percent off its subscription plans.
Malak Saleh01.10.2024
Toronto Zoo hit by a cyberattack, but don't worry, the hackers didn't go after the animals
The zoo reassured the public that the attack did not impact animal wellbeing and support staff, but it was still determining possible consequences for human visitors.
Katie Malone01.10.2024
China says it can bypass AirDrop privacy measures to identify message senders
A Chinese state-backed institute has reportedly found a way to identify people who send files and messages via AirDrop. Police are said to have used the method to identify several people suspected of sharing 'undesirable content.'
Kris Holt01.09.2024
Philips' smart deadbolt will unlock a door by looking at your palm
Philips teased its first-ever smart deadbolt that works using a touch-free palm reading system at CES 2024.
Malak Saleh01.09.2024
Apple reportedly faces pressure in India after sending out warnings of state-sponsored hacking
Indian authorities allied with Prime Minister Narendra Modi have questioned Apple on the accuracy of its internal threat algorithms and are now investigating the security of its devices, according to The Washington Post.
Mariella Moon12.28.2023
CBS and Paramount’s parent company reports hack affecting over 80,000 people
National Amusements, CBS and Paramount’s parent company, confirmed a year-old hack this month affecting 82,128 people. TechCrunch first reported on the breach, revealed in a company legal filing with Maine’s Attorney General under a 2005 state digital privacy law.
Will Shanklin12.27.2023