US gov declares emergency after wave of domain hijacking attacks

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued an emergency directive tightening DNS security after a recent wave of domain hijacking attacks targeting government websites. Continue reading US gov declares emergency after wave of domain hijacking attacks

Tesla, Hacking Cranes, & Flash – Hack Naked News #203

    US Government Shutdown leaves dozens of .Gov sites vulnerable, Firefox 69 to disable Adobe Flash, an Unpatched vCard flaw could leave your PCs open to attackers, Tesla’s contest Pwn2Own could win you a Model 3, and how building site cranes ar… Continue reading Tesla, Hacking Cranes, & Flash – Hack Naked News #203

Employee used US government network for adult websites, infected infrastructure with Russian malware

An investigation into “suspicious internet traffic” conducted by the Office of Inspector General at the US Geological Survey’s Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center satellite imaging facility in Sioux Falls, SD, reveal… Continue reading Employee used US government network for adult websites, infected infrastructure with Russian malware

Apple’s new tool will make it easier for law enforcement to request data

Apple is planning to create an online portal that will allow law enforcement officials around the world to request information about its users more easily. Continue reading Apple’s new tool will make it easier for law enforcement to request data

US Government warns of more North Korean malware attacks

With Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un exchanging handshakes and smiles at the Singapore security summit earlier this month, you may have been fooled into thinking that all was cordial between the United States and North Korea. Look under the surface, howev… Continue reading US Government warns of more North Korean malware attacks

Founder of Cybersecurity Company Says His Firm Was Sanctioned Because He was Born in Russia

The US Treasury sanctioned five companies accusing them of helping the Russian government hack. But the founder of one of those companies vehemently denied the accusations. Continue reading Founder of Cybersecurity Company Says His Firm Was Sanctioned Because He was Born in Russia