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New SSDs Provide Ransomware and Data Theft Security
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New SSDs Provide Ransomware and Data Theft Security

Manufacturers bring self-defending SSDs to a wider audience
by George Dascalu, May 21st, 2021
more on this topicCritical Flaw Exposes Millions of Windows-Based DELL Laptops, Desktops & TabletsMicrosoft Alerts on New RAT Loader Malware
New Banking Trojan Dubbed Bizarro Is Spreading Across Europe
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New Banking Trojan Dubbed Bizarro Is Spreading Across Europe

New trojan steals credentials from customers of 70 banks in many countries from Europe and South America
by George Dascalu, May 21st, 2021
more on this topicNew Android Banking Trojan Emerges in Europe100 Million Users Exposed Due to Small Misconfigurations
Microsoft and Google Clouds Used for Phishing
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Microsoft and Google Clouds Used for Phishing

Cybercriminals use popular cloud communication tools to host and send millions of malicious messages
by George Dascalu, May 21st, 2021
more on this topicData Breaches in Microsoft 365 Are more Common than You ThinkWindows 10 Has Ransomware Protection: What You Need to Know
Ransomware Attacks Are Getting More Specialized Lately

Ransomware Attacks Are Getting More Specialized Lately

by George Dascalu, May 20th, 2021
eSentire report: six cybercriminal gangs gained $45 million this year from hundreds of institutions and firms
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100 Million Users Exposed Due to Small Misconfigurations
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100 Million Users Exposed Due to Small Misconfigurations

Misconfiguration of third-party cloud providers revealed the personal information of over 100 million users
by George Dascalu, May 20th, 2021
more on this topicAndroid May 2021 Update Out, Fixes Over 40 VulnerabilitiesNew Android Banking Trojan Emerges in Europe
DarkSide Earned $90 Million in Just 9 Months
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DarkSide Earned $90 Million in Just 9 Months

The cybercriminal gang managed to earn huge income following major attacks on the U.S. pipeline industry
by George Dascalu, May 20th, 2021
more on this topicSomeone Is Sweeping Ransomware Websites from the InternetU.S. Declares Emergency in 17 States Over Recent Pipeline Cyberattacks
Did You Know You Are Being Spied On?
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Did You Know You Are Being Spied On?

One in ten US police departments can access footage from millions of private surveillance systems without a warrant
by George Dascalu, May 20th, 2021
more on this topicEufy Cameras Used to Spy on StrangersFake Amazon Review Scheme Tricking Customers
Irish HSE Targeted by Conti Ransomware Group
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Irish HSE Targeted by Conti Ransomware Group

HSE refuses to pay $20 million ransom to Conti
by George Dascalu, May 19th, 2021
more on this topicIreland’s Hospital IT Systems Shut Down After Ransomware AttackSomeone Is Sweeping Ransomware Websites from the Internet
Canadian Insurance Company Hit by Cyberattack
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Canadian Insurance Company Hit by Cyberattack

guard.me claims to already have released a patch
by George Dascalu, May 19th, 2021
more on this topicSomeone Is Sweeping Ransomware Websites from the InternetSecurity Experts Warn Smart Cities Are Vulnerable to Cyberattacks
Windows 10 Has Ransomware Protection: What You Need to Know

Windows 10 Has Ransomware Protection: What You Need to Know

by George Dascalu, May 19th, 2021
How to Turn On Windows 10 Ransomware Protection
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Chrome Google Can Fix Compromised Passwords with One Click
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Chrome Google Can Fix Compromised Passwords with One Click

Chrome has more user-friendly privacy and security controls
by George Dascalu, May 19th, 2021
more on this topicGoogle Plans to Switch 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) On by DefaultNew Smishing Trojan Impersonates Google Chrome App
Apple Accused of Granting Chinese Government Control over User Data
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Apple Accused of Granting Chinese Government Control over User Data

Apple allows a Chinese state-owned company to host its data, exposing millions of users to severe consequences
by George Dascalu, May 18th, 2021
more on this topicSmart TVs Found to Be Spying on Their Owners in ChinaApple AirTag Hacked and Reprogrammed
Biden Proposes Billions of Dollars for Cybersecurity
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Biden Proposes Billions of Dollars for Cybersecurity

White House fact sheet reveals $20 billion for cybersecurity
by George Dascalu, May 18th, 2021
more on this topicDarkSide Cybercriminal Group Announces its DissolutionDarkSide Lost Control on Its Servers after Colonial Pipeline's Attack
AMD Discloses Security Flaws in EPYC Processors
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AMD Discloses Security Flaws in EPYC Processors

AMD EPYC flaws may lead to arbitrary code execution
by George Dascalu, May 18th, 2021
more on this topicCritical Flaw Exposes Millions of Windows-Based DELL Laptops, Desktops & TabletsQualcomm's Modem Bug Makes Billions of Android Devices Exploitable
Verizon’s Annual Report Reveals Phishing and Ransomware Attacks Rise
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Verizon’s Annual Report Reveals Phishing and Ransomware Attacks Rise

Financial and healthcare industries are top targets for phishing and ransomware attacks in the past year
by George Dascalu, May 18th, 2021
more on this topicSomeone Is Sweeping Ransomware Websites from the InternetMicrosoft Alerts on New RAT Loader Malware
Cloudflare Announces the End of the CAPTCHA Era

Cloudflare Announces the End of the CAPTCHA Era

by George Dascalu, May 18th, 2021
500 years a day lost on CAPTCHAs can be avoided
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DarkSide Cybercriminal Group Announces its Dissolution
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DarkSide Cybercriminal Group Announces its Dissolution

The group decide to call it quits soon after shutting down one of America's largest oil pipelines last week
by George Dascalu, May 17th, 2021
more on this topicSomeone Is Sweeping Ransomware Websites from the InternetColonial Pipeline Allegedly Pays Off the $5 Million Ransom
 
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