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Caesars reportedly paid millions to stop hackers releasing its data
Caesars Entertainment reportedly paid "tens of millions of dollars" to hackers who threatened to release company data.
Hackers claim it only took a 10-minute phone call to shut down MGM Resorts
The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group claimed responsibility for the MGM Resorts cyber outage on Tuesday, according to a post by malware archive vx-underground.
MGM Resorts hit by 'cybersecurity issue,' leading to massive outage
MGM Resorts shut down certain systems, impacting gambling at its casinos, on Monday.
Update your iPhone now to patch a major 'Pegasus' vulnerability
Apple has released a critical iOS 16 security update for iPhones and iPads to patch a particularly malicious bug.
Tesla tops Mozilla's list of 'creepiest' carmakers, but 25 brands failed basic data privacy tests
Of the 25 car brands the research team studied, not a single one passed the reviews, with top brands like Tesla, Nissan and Hyundai landing at the top of the worst-of-the-worst list.
Google's Nest Aware subscription service gets a $20 price hike
Google Nest device owners will have to pay at least $20 more if they want access to their security cameras' and doorbells' more sophisticated features and lengthier footage history.
Philips Hue gets into home surveillance with its new Secure cameras
Signify, the Philips spinoff known for its Hue lighting products, has announced a new category for the brand that puts it in direct competition with companies like Ring and Nest.
NYC subway security flaw makes it possible to track riders’ journeys
The contactless payment system for New York City’s subways has a security hole. Anyone with access to someone’s credit card number can see when and where they entered the city’s underground transit during the last seven days. The problem lies in a “feature” on the website for OMNY, the tap-to-pay system for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), which allows you to view your recent ride history using only credit card info. Further, subway entries purchased using Apple Pay — which gives merchants a virtual number instead of your real one — still somehow link to your physical credit card number.
Meta took down thousands of fake accounts linked to massive Chinese propaganda campaign
Meta has shared details about a massive network of fake accounts that attempted to spread pro-China propaganda on its platform.
Benevolent hackers clear stalking spyware from 75,000 phones
The WebDetetive breach compromised more than 76,000 devices, or more than 1.5 gigabytes of data freed from the server, according to the hackers. The spyware advertises the ability to monitor everything a victim types, listen to phone calls and track locations for "less than a cup of coffee" without being seen.
Discord's March data breach only affected 180 users, but it's worth a security checkup
Of the 150 million monthly users that Discord reports to have, only 180 had sensitive information exposed in the attack, according to a data breach notification filed with the Office of the Maine Attorney General.
Tesla says data breach that affected over 75,000 people was caused by 'insider wrongdoing'
A Tesla data breach affected more than 75,000 people and was caused by "insider wrongdoing," according to a notification on Maine's Attorney General website.
New York City bans TikTok for government employees
New York City will ban TikTok from government devices, The Verge reported on Wednesday.
With some tech savvy, you can disconnect your robot vacuum from the cloud
With all these features, robot vacuums can act as a surveillance system in your own home, meaning there’s a world where someone can access live view functions and spy on you. Companies can say this information is secure and only used when needed to improve your experience, but there’s not enough transparency for reviewers or consumers to figure out what’s actually going on.
The legal loophole that lets the government search your phone
“Technically and legally there's not much really truly blocking the government from getting the information they want if they want it,” Allison Young, digital forensics analyst at The Legal Aid Society, told Engadget.
America's original hacking supergroup creates a free framework to improve app security
Cult of the Dead Cow (cDc), a hacking group known for its activist endeavors, built an open source tool for developers to build secure apps. Veilid, launched at DEF CON on Friday, has options like letting users opt out of data collection and online tracking as a part of the group’s mission to fight against the commercialization of the internet.
Chip implants get under your skin so you can leave your keys at home
Software engineer Miana Windall has about 25 implants under her skin, ranging from magnets to RFID tech. While that might make your skin crawl if you’re squeamish, “for the most part, they’re not really noticeable,” she told Engadget.
The White House's 'AI Cyber Challenge' aims to crowdsource national security solutions
The White House revealed plans Wednesday to defend critical digital infrastructure by launching a DARPA-led challenge competition to build AI systems capable of proactively identifying and fixing software vulnerabilities.
Tech companies are selling your privacy back to you
This resurgence of privacy-focused ads has a lot to do with the popularity of data laws. That’s not to say advertising privacy is new, it dates back as far as these companies themselves, but regulation made compliance a selling point.
Colorado education department discloses data breach spanning 16 years
While authorities continue to investigate the full extent of the damage, the department has disclosed that the attacked breached personally identifiable information like names and social security numbers.