The Top Ransomware Threats Aren’t Who You Think
Move over REvil, Ragnar Locker, BlackMatter, Conti et al: Three lesser-known gangs account for the vast majority of ransomware attacks in the U.S. and globally.
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Author: Becky Bracken
Gamers Beware: Malware Hunts Steam, Epic and EA Origin Accounts
The BloodyStealer trojan helps cyberattackers go after in-game goods and credits.
Read More3.8 Billion Users’ Combined Clubhouse, Facebook Data Up for Sale
Combined cache of data likely to fuel rash of account takeover, smishing attacks, experts warn.
Read More100M IoT Devices Exposed By Zero-Day Bug
A high-severity vulnerability could cause system crashes, knocking out sensors, medical equipment and more.
Read MoreGoogle Report Spotlights Uptick in Controversial ‘Geofence Warrants’ by Police
Digital privacy rights defenders contend that geofencing warrants grab data on everyone near a crime, without cause.
Read MoreTikTok, GitHub, Facebook Join Open-Source Bug Bounty
The initiative, run by HackerOne, aims to uncover dangerous code repository bugs that end up going viral across the application supply-chain.
Read MoreAmazon Driver-Surveillance Cameras Roll Out, Sparking Debate
Drivers bristle under constant surveillance by artificial-intelligence (AI) tech, but Amazon says it works and boosts safety.
Read MoreHP Omen Hub Exposes Millions of Gamers to Cyberattack
A driver privilege-escalation bug gives attackers kernel-mode access to millions of PCs used for gaming.
Read MoreRomance, BEC Scams Lands Soldier in Jail for 46 Months
A former Army Reservist pleaded guilty to scamming the elderly with catfishing and stealing from veterans.
Read MoreWhatsApp’s End-to-End Encryption Isn’t Actually Broken
WhatsApp’s moderators sent messages flagged by intended recipients. Researchers say this isn’t concerning — yet.
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