The cyber criminal Qilin ransomware gang seems to be upping the stakes in its ransomware attacks, stealing not just their victims’ data, but harvesting credentials stored within Google Chrome browsers on their endpoints, something that has never been observed before. Described as a “bonus multiplier for the chaos already inherent in ransomware situations” by the…
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Like other streaming options out there, YouTube Premium has been getting more expensive in recent years. Separately, Google has been trying to put a stop to ad blocker use on the free YouTube experience. Then, Google canceled YouTube Premium subscriptions made via VPNs. These moves indicate that Google is trying to make more money from…
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Mandiant has warned Snowflake customers to step up their game when it comes to basic credential hygiene, after revealing evidence that more than 160 customers – including Santander and Ticketmaster – have been compromised in a targeted campaign by a financially motivated threat actor it tracks as UNC5537. Mandiant said UNC5537 was systematically compromising Snowflake…
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Some of the most prominent malware-dropping botnets in operation today, including Bumblebee, IcedID, Pikabot, Smokeloader, SystemBC and Trickbot, have been disrupted in a coordinated law enforcement action orchestrated through the European Union’s (EU’s) Europol agency. Operation Endgame, which enlisted the support of both the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) and the US’s FBI, as well…
Former bosses at Copeland Borough Council blame a 2017 ransomware attack for the authority’s failure to submit audited accounts for its final four years of business. As part of local government reform, Copeland was incorporated into the joint Cumberland authority on 1 April 2023.Auditors from Grant Thornton have now also lambasted Copeland for its response…
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After all these years, DuckDuckGo doesn’t need an introduction. It’s a more private internet search tool than Google Search, and it’s my default search engine on the iPhone and most of my desktop browsing. It also offers a DuckDuckGo browser for mobile and desktop.Whether you’re using DuckDuckGo or not, now there’s a great new reason…
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watchOS 10 is Apple’s current operating system for Apple Watch models. It brings a redesign for larger displays, a focus on widgets, apps, new workout features, and stacks to Watch Faces. Apple is currently readying the introduction of watchOS 11.FeaturesHere’s everything new with the Apple Watch, thanks to the watchOS 10 update. Redesigned interface, new…
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I want to feel just as secure when I travel as I do at home. Choosing the right hotel or Airbnb is only half the job. That’s why I’ve decided to pack a wireless security camera when I travel for extra peace of mind. I’m using a basic Arlo Essential camera connected to a Wi-Fi…
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Nation states have been identified shopping on Russian cyber crime forums for malware they can use to wipe computers of data in hostile hacking attacks. Russian-speaking hacking forums, including Exploit and XSS, run black markets in tools and services used by cyber criminals intent on making money by hacking computer systems and stealing data. According…
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The British Library, which was hit by a ransomware attack that has disabled its computer systems, website, phone network and public Wi-Fi for more than three weeks, confirmed yesterday that internal HR documents have been leaked following the attack. The Rhysida ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the attack, which has left readers seeking access…
