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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.
Google expands Gmail client-side encryption to more users
Google's client-side encryption protections aren't available on personal Workspace plans or accounts just yet, however.
US Marshals Service says it's the victim of a 'major' ransomware attack
The US Marshals Service says it was the victim of a 'major' ransomware attack that compromised sensitive data.
LastPass says hackers broke into an employee PC to steal the company's password vault
The bad actors involved in a couple of LastPass security breaches last year also infiltrated a company DevOps engineer's home computer. Said employee was one of the four people with access to the keys needed to unlock the company's cloud storage.
Apple is convinced my dog is stalking me
As far as I know, no one is using an Apple AirTag to stalk me. But if that were to change, I’m not even sure I’d notice Apple’s attempts to warn me because I can't get rid of its safety notifications.
Twitter’s 2FA paywall is a good opportunity to upgrade your security practices
Twitter's decision to pull a popular method of two-factor authentication for non-paying customers could this make your account more vulnerable to attack, and undermine the platform’s security.
Samsung says the Galaxy S23 protects against malware hidden in image attachments
Message Guard isolates images you receive via Samsung Messages and Google Messages from the rest of your device. It checks them for malicious code.
Hyundai and Kia release software update to prevent TikTok thefts
Kia and Hyundai released a software update on Monday after a viral TikTok challenge taught users how to hack the vehicles.
Update your Apple devices now to patch a security flaw
Apple released security updates to its operating systems to fix flaws that hackers may have actively exploited.
1Password will soon skip passwords in favor of passkeys
Popular password manager app 1Password will soon let users drop passwords and use passkeys in their place.
Google Fi warns customers that their data has been compromised
Google has notified customers of its Fi mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) service that hackers were able to access some of their information, according to TechCrunch.
TikTok's CEO will testify before a congressional committee in March
TikTok's CEO will testify before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on the app's privacy and data security measures, its impact on kids and ties to China.
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.
Twitter engineers can still use 'GodMode' to tweet as any account, claims whistleblower
A new Twitter whistleblower has spoken to Congress and the FTC, claiming the company’s engineers can still access the “GodMode” that lets its engineers tweet as anyone.
Android 14 can block users from sideloading very old apps
Android 14 code could block users from installing ancient apps, so long as phone makers use the feature.
Apple releases iOS 16.3 with support for physical security keys
Apple’s latest mobile software update lets you log into your Apple ID with a physical security key.
The Guardian says ransomware attack compromised staff's personal data
The Guardian has confirmed that it was the victim of ransomware, and that the attackers accessed staff personal data.
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.
The FCC wants carriers to notify you sooner when there's a data breach
The FCC has proposed rules that could let carriers alert you to data breaches much sooner.