EXPLAINER: The Security Flaw That’s Freaked Out the Internet
Security pros say it’s one of the worst computer vulnerabilities they’ve ever seen.
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Officials: Virginia IT Agency Hit With Ransomware Attack
The information technology agency that serves Virginia’s legislature has been hit by a ransomware attack that has substantially affected its operations, state officials said Monday.
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UK Court Allows Assange’s Extradition to US for Spying Case
A British appellate court opened the door Friday for Julian Assange to be extradited to the United States by overturning a lower court’s decision that the WikiLeaks founder’s mental health was too fragile to withstand the American criminal justice syst… Continue reading UK Court Allows Assange’s Extradition to US for Spying Case
Saudi Activist Sues 3 Former U.S. Officials Over Hacking
Loujain al-Hathloul, a prominent Saudi political activist who pushed to end a ban on women driving in her country, is suing three former U.S. intelligence and military officials she says helped hack her cellphone so a foreign government could spy on he… Continue reading Saudi Activist Sues 3 Former U.S. Officials Over Hacking
Report: Chinese Hackers Targeted Southeast Asian Nations
Chinese hackers, likely state-sponsored, have been broadly targeting government and private-sector organizations across Southeast Asia, including those closely involved with Beijing on infrastructure development projects, according to a report released… Continue reading Report: Chinese Hackers Targeted Southeast Asian Nations
Fearing Misuse, Israel Tightens Supervision of Cyber Exports
Israel’s Defense Ministry on Monday announced that it was tightening supervision over cyber exports — a move that follows a series of scandals involving Israeli spyware company NSO Group.
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TSA Requires Rail and Airports to Strengthen Cybersecurity
The Transportation Security Administration is issuing new directives and recommendations aimed at strengthening the cybersecurity defenses of U.S. rail and airport operators.
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Data Hacked for 400,000 Planned Parenthood LA Patients
The Los Angeles branch of Planned Parenthood was hit by a data breach involving about 400,000 patients, but there is no indication that the information was used “for fraudulent purposes,” the group said.
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Japan, Vietnam Look to Cyber Defense Against China
Japan and Vietnam on Tuesday signed a cybersecurity agreement as the two Asian nations rapidly step up their military ties amid concerns over China’s growing assertiveness.
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WhatsApp Pushes Privacy Update to Comply With Irish Ruling
WhatsApp is adding more details to its privacy policy and flagging that information for European users, after Irish regulators slapped the chat service with a record fine for breaching strict EU data privacy rules.
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