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WhatsApp makes it harder for scammers to steal your account
WhatsApp's new Account Protect feature will ask you to use your old device to verify when you're moving your account to a new phone.
Biden administration bans federal agencies from using commercial spyware
In an executive order signed Monday, President Biden barred federal agencies from using commercial spyware.
US authorities arrest alleged BreachForums owner and FBI hacker Pompompurin
US law enforcement authorities this week arrested the person allegedly responsible for hacking the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in 2021.
Biden's cybersecurity plan expands requirements for critical infrastructure
The Biden administration has outlined a national cybersecurity strategy that creates standards for critical infrastructure and could hold companies liable for software flaws.
Dish Network suffers multi-day customer service and website outage
For the last few days, an “internal systems issue” has left many of the services and websites operated by satellite TV provider and Sling TV owner Dish Network inaccessible, and a ransomware attack may be to blame.
Dutch hacker arrested for trying to sell the personal information of nearly every Austrian citizen
A hacker was arrested in November after trying to sell stolen personal info for nearly everyone registered to live in Austria.
DOJ says it disrupted a major global ransomware group
The US Department of Justice announced Thursday it infiltrated and disrupted the Hive ransomware operation.
Riot Games may delay ‘League of Legends’ patch following cybersecurity breach
Riot Games, the studio behind League of Legends and Valorant, says a recent security breach may affect its content release schedule.
Russian hackers reportedly targeted three US nuclear research labs
Hackers linked to the Russian government reportedly targeted scientists at three US nuclear research labs last year. It's unclear whether their phishing attempts were successful.
LockBit ransomware gang apologizes for SickKids hospital attack and offers free decryptor
The LockBit ransomware gang has issued a rare apology for an attack that targeted Canada's largest pediatric hospital.
Okta had another security incident, this time involving stolen source code
Okta began notifying customers earlier today of an event that saw an unnamed party steal the company’s source code.
North Korean hackers used an IE vulnerability to target South Koreans after Halloween tragedy
According to Google, North Korea’s APT37 state-sponsored hacking group took advantage of a previously unknown Internet Explorer vulnerability to target South Koreans following the Itaewon Halloween tragedy.
FBI reportedly considered using Pegasus spyware in criminal investigations
Between late 2020 and early 2021, agency officials were in the “advanced” stages of developing plans to brief FBI leadership on the software, according to The New York Times.
Former New York Post employee apologizes for racist posting spree
“I deserved to get fired for a very volatile, irresponsible, and disgusting action and an utmost betrayal of the New York Post."
Google begins adding passkey support in Android and Chrome
Google has begun rolling out initial passkey support for Android and Chrome.
Hackers forced more than a dozen US public airport websites offline
The incident did not affect air traffic control or other critical operations.
UK police arrest alleged ‘GTA VI’ hacker
Reports suggest the 17-year-old may also have been responsible for an Uber cybersecurity incident.
2K confirms its support desk was hacked to send malware to gamers
Video game publisher 2K is warning the public not to open any emails from its support account after confirming it had been hacked.
American Airlines says hackers obtained some customer and employee data
The company said there's no evidence the information has been misused as yet.
Kiwi Farms says someone hacked its website
It told users that their password, email and device IPs may have been compromised.