S3 Ep 23.5: An interview with cybersecurity expert John Noble CBE
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Category Archives: Government security
FBI “ransomware warning” for healthcare is a warning for everyone!
The US government has warned of a ransomware escalation against the healthcare sector. BUT THAT DOESN’T MEAN THE REST OF US CAN RELAX! Continue reading FBI “ransomware warning” for healthcare is a warning for everyone!
Russian “government hackers” charged with cybercrimes by the US
What can we learn from the US DOJ indictments against the “Sandworm Team”? Continue reading Russian “government hackers” charged with cybercrimes by the US
Facial recognition – another setback for law enforcement
“Something needs to be done,” said the court. Where do you stand? For or against, have your say in our comments. Continue reading Facial recognition – another setback for law enforcement
Kinda sorta weakened version of EARN IT Act creeps closer
Critics say the amended bill that’s headed for a full Senate hearing still threatens encryption, albeit less blatantly. Continue reading Kinda sorta weakened version of EARN IT Act creeps closer
‘Anonymous’ takes down Atlanta Police Dept. site after police shooting
Hackers affiliating themselves with the hacktivist label have joined the Black Lives Matter backlash after a fatal police shooting on Friday. Continue reading ‘Anonymous’ takes down Atlanta Police Dept. site after police shooting
Congress wants to know who is using spyware against the US
A 2021 intelligence funding draft bill mandates a report on surveillance vendors and which countries or other actors are using spyware. Continue reading Congress wants to know who is using spyware against the US
Nuclear missile contractor hacked in Maze ransomware attack
Attackers hacked and encrypted the computers of a contractor whose clients include the US military, government agencies and major military contractors. Continue reading Nuclear missile contractor hacked in Maze ransomware attack
Scammers target COVID-19 CARES Act relief scheme
US states are being flooded by fraudulent unemployment applications in a scam run by a sophisticated cybergang. Continue reading Scammers target COVID-19 CARES Act relief scheme
FBI finally unlock shooter’s iPhones, Apple berated for not helping
The FBI’s Apple problem. Continue reading FBI finally unlock shooter’s iPhones, Apple berated for not helping