Serbian prosecutor who investigated Belgrade Trump tower project ‘targeted with spyware’ Apparent attempt to hack Rade Bajić’s iPhone comes amid efforts to undermine landmark criminal case The Guardian - UK · Oct 20
"The Court Requires Me to Warn You That I Pose a Risk of Stalking and Harassment to Intimate Partners" From Judge Ted Stewart (D. Utah) in U.S. v. Wang, dated Sept. 9 but just docketed today: Defendant objected to… The post "The Court Requires Me to Warn You That I Pose a Risk of Stalking and Harassment to Intimate Partners" appeared first on Reason Magazine. Reason · Oct 19
Conduent Data Breach Settlement: What 62M People Need to Know About the Proposed $80M Deal Conduent agrees to a proposed $80M settlement over its 2024 cyberattack, potentially affecting 62 million people with monitoring and compensation subject to court approval. International Business Times UK · Oct 19
Trump Officials Asked Election Security Agency to Secretly Obtain and Hack a Voting Machine, Report Finds ProPublica reports that DHS appointees asked CISA to secretly buy and hack a voting machine for the White House. Staff objected, and the plan was abandoned. International Business Times UK · Oct 19
Hacker Group Claims Data Theft From MyMichigan Health, but the System Has Found No Evidence of a Breach MyMichigan Health is investigating a hacker group's unverified data theft claim and says it has found no breach so far. What patients can do now. Medical Daily · Oct 18
Bought a Cheap Android Phone? New Malware Discovery Raises Questions About Your Personal Data Buying a cheap smartphone can feel like a smart financial decision, especially when a $150 or $200 device promises many of the same features as... Saving Advice · Oct 18
Delhi Police prevents potential losses of Rs 1.53 crore in five 'digital arrest' scams Delhi Police successfully intervened to stop significant financial losses from digital arrest scams in various states. The Financial Monitoring Cell traced suspicious transactions and contacted victims to prevent further payments. Several elderly people were targeted, with some initially transferring large sums of money out of fear. Intervention efforts included counseling… The Economic Times · Oct 18
Smart Homes Face Cyber Risks: Hackers target everyday devices; experts share basic safeguards As the prevalence of internet-connected devices grows, so do the vulnerabilities they present to consumers. Everyday items like refrigerators, surveillance cameras, and smart cars are at risk of cyber intrusion. Hackers can exploit these devices to steal personal data and disrupt vital services. Experts suggest measures such as changing default… The Times of India · Oct 18
Your Bank Calls and Says Your Money Isn’t Safe — Would You Know It Was a Scam? A caller says someone is draining your bank account, and every minute counts. They know your name, identify your bank, and sound confident enough to make you forget that an unexpected phone call deserves suspicion. Then comes the instruction: move your money to a supposedly safe account before the thief… The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 17
ED makes 6th arrest in pan-India digital arrest fraud case The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Mukesh Kumar Pukhraj Jain in a significant money laundering investigation. This case involves a cyber fraud scheme worth Rs 30,000 crore across India. Jain allegedly facilitated bank transactions for the cyber criminal network as an RTGS agent. The investigation revealed connections to 400 bank accounts… The Economic Times · Oct 17
Governments are hacking people through online ads, report says Advertising is displayed on just about any device, and can be precisely calculated to specific people – making it a powerful hacking tool in the wrong hands, researchers warn The Independent UK · Oct 16
Israeli firm allegedly uses online ads to hack 45 journalists’ devices. Then researchers realize the scope: ‘surely just the tip of the iceberg’ 'Should set off alarm bells across Brussels.' We Got This Covered · Oct 16
Five Health Care Vendor Breaches Affected Nearly 36 Million: Steps to Freeze Credit and Spot Medical Identity Theft Five health care vendor breaches reported this year affected nearly 36 million people. Learn how to freeze credit, read insurance statements, and spot fraud. Medical Daily · Oct 16
Hacker Claims Password '123456' Enabled Access to Denmark's National Registry, Affecting 8.8M People Denmark's CPR breach exposed data linked to 8.8 million people. An alleged attacker cited stolen credentials, while reports identified weak passwords at a private company. International Business Times UK · Oct 15
Fortune · Oct 15 KPMG's CEO on why AI safety isn't another Y2K and why business leaders are thinking hard about talent right now Some 53% of CEOs surveyed say they’re planning reductions in some areas — but 86% are redesigning roles, career paths and team structures.
International Business Times · Oct 15 The Vast Majority of Cyber Attacks Now Involve AI, Report Shows Cybercriminals used AI in their attacks 84 percent of the time and many of the attacks focused on attacking identity infrastructure.
The Times of India · Oct 15 Iran Vows Tighter Starlink Crackdown: cyber officials deploy jammers and GPS spoofing; warn satellite internet threatens control Iranian authorities have vowed to step up efforts to block Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service and impose further restrictions on global internet access as the war with the United States and Israel continues.
The Independent UK · Oct 14 Hackers stole records dating back almost 50 years in legal aid cyber attack Data taken may include ‘basic personal details such as names, addresses and dates of birth, as well as information relating to legal aid applications and cases...’
The Times of India · Oct 14 700 supermarkets hit, millions lost: France warns refrigeration cyberattacks may persist A cyberattack targeting refrigeration systems at supermarkets in France has led to significant disruptions in food supply chains. The attack, which occurred on Monday, affected approximately 700 supermarkets, causing spoilage and financial losses. Authorities warn that the cyber threats might still be active, urging retailers to enhance their security measures.…
Roll Call · Oct 14 Justices wrestle with video privacy law from VHS era The Supreme Court on Wednesday grappled with how far a law Congress passed to cover video rentals in the 1980s should stretch to cover the modern advertising-supported internet. The case turns on the justices’ interpretation of the Video Privacy Protection Act, first passed in 1988 and last amended in 2013,…
International Business Times UK · Oct 14 Japan on Cyberattack Alert as Ransomware Wave Hits Major Brands and Exposes Millions of Records Japan's cyber crisis deepens as ransomware disrupts 495 organisations and data breaches put millions of records at risk, including driver's licence images reportedly valued at just 15 cents.
The Independent UK · Oct 14 French cybersecurity authority warns attack may be ongoing as stores scramble to restock Supermarkets in France and the Netherlands are dealing with the aftermath of a cyberattack that disrupted refrigeration systems
The Economic Times · Oct 14 Why border security force SSB is asking soldiers to stay away from unknown calls, OTP requests The Sashastra Seema Bal has issued a cyber security advisory warning personnel about online honey traps, fake identities, suspicious video calls and financial fraud. The force has outlined precautions for protecting personal information and banking details, urged personnel to avoid unknown APK downloads and advised victims to report cybercrime through…
Radio France Internationale · Oct 14 France toughens fight against foreign interference as cyberattacks continue France is stepping up its fight against foreign interference after cyberattacks disrupted supermarket refrigeration systems and knocked a key national security website offline. New legislation is being examined on Wednesday, a day after Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot vowed to tolerate no meddling from abroad – even from countries considered partners.
The Independent UK · Oct 13 How can I protect my data after Hobbs and ASOS cyber attacks? There’s little you can to avoid getting caught up in hacks – but plenty of ways to ensure you limit their danger