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France uses tough, untested cybercrime law to target Telegram’s Durov

Arab News | 2024-09-17, 11:47

Updated 7 sec ago Reuters September 17, 2024 08:52

Cyberattacks plague health care. Critics call the federal response 'inadequate'

National Public Radio | 2024-09-17, 10:50

The Change Healthcare cyberattack sparked a new strategy from the federal government on preventing destructive ransomware crimes. Critics say it doesn't go far enough. (Image credit: Jacquelyn Martin) ...

France uses tough, untested cybercrime law to target Telegram's Durov

Beijing News | 2024-09-17, 10:30

PARIS - When French prosecutors took aim at Telegram boss Pavel Durov, they had a trump card to wield - a tough new law with no international equivalent that criminalizes tech titans whose platforms allow illegal products or activities. The so-called LOPMI

Lazarus Group’s $5 Million in Stablecoins Frozen Following Investigation

LB News | 2024-09-16, 19:57

The Lazarus Group, a notorious hacking organization with links to North Korea, has had nearly $5 million worth of stablecoins frozen by major issuers following an extensive investigation led by blockchain analyst ZachXBT. This action was taken after the group

BBB warns consumers in Robeson County of voicemail hacking scams

The Robesonian | 2024-09-16, 19:27

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Port of Seattle confirms recent cyberattack was ransomware assault

TechRadar | 2024-09-16, 18:00

Despite hackers stealing some data, it won't be paying any ransom. ...

Sextortion scams evolve with Google Maps images to intimidate victims

Fox News | 2024-09-16, 16:33

Scammers often rely on fear to steal your hard-earned money. No matter the scam, whether it's a Microsoft call scam or government impersonation, they all attempt to scare you by claiming that something is seriously wrong with you or your devices and that

Germany’s CDU still struggling to restore data months after June cyberattack

The Register | 2024-09-16, 16:06

Putting a spanner in work for plans of

B-FY's revolutionary solution against cybercrime, a huge success in Washington ID Week

PR Newswire | 2024-09-16, 14:20

An innovative biometric protocol with an investment of over €35 million B-FY consolidates its presence worldwide and reinforces its commitment in the fight against cybercrime. WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- B-FY's introduction of its

Prison just got rougher as band of heinously violent cybercrims sentenced to lengthy stints

The Register | 2024-09-16, 14:17

Orchestrators of abductions, torture, crypto thefts, and more get their comeuppance One cybercriminal of the most violent kind will spend his best years behind bars, as will 11 of his thug pals for a string of cryptocurrency robberies in the US. ...

Ready, Set, Vlog! 5 Vlogging Hacks that you need to go Viral!

Urdu Point | 2024-09-16, 12:14

<p>Lahore (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 16 Sep, 2024) In a world where every moment is a story waiting to be told, young creators are leading the charge in capturing and sharing the essence of their lives. Young creators, travel enthusiasts, fitness

Suffolk cyberattack report calls for fixes; Romaine says progress being made

Newsday | 2024-09-16, 11:38

The litany of missed warnings and computer security deficiencies detailed in a final legislative analysis of the 2022 ransomware attack on Suffolk County has put new focus on the current government's readiness to head off future attacks. The report by a

'Shogun' smashes Emmys record as 'Hacks' and 'Baby Reindeer' shine

Knoxville Daily Sun | 2024-09-16, 07:26

Japan-set historical epic "Shogun" smashed all-time records and was named best drama at television's Emmy Awards on Sunday, as "Hacks" and "Baby Reindeer" racked up big wins at the glitzy gala in Los Angeles. "Shogun," the tale of warring dynasties in feudal

‘Hacks' stuns with top series win over ‘The Bear' at Primetime Emmy Awards

NBC Bay Area | 2024-09-16, 05:30

Hacks” won the top comedy series at Sunday's Emmy Awards, topping “The Bear," which took home several of the night's honors. “Shogun” won the best drama series win, collecting a whopping 18 Emmys for its first season, just one of several historic wins. Watch

CICC welcomes conviction of 17 Chinese for cybercrimes

The Philadelphia Inquirer | 2024-09-16, 01:51

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) welcomes the

Hong Kong police warn cybercrime targeting children; city logs 900 ‘naked chat’, scam cases

South China Morning Post | 2024-09-16, 00:27

Nine-year-old girl videotaped having sex with man after meeting on app in one case, with police stepping up warnings over cybercrimes. ...

Circle Accused Of Cashing In On Lazarus Group Cyberattack

Bitcoinist | 2024-09-15, 23:55

According to blockchain investigator ZachXBT, Circle had been making money from transactions in line with the notorious North Korean hacking group Lazarus Group, a severe accusation lodged against the company. The allegation comes after an incident in which

Toyota has a data dilemma after hackers leak 240GB of customer information

Fox News | 2024-09-15, 16:02

A threat actor leaked Toyota’s customer data on a dark web forum. The file shared by the hacker contained 240GB of data, including contact and financial information, emails and more. The Japanese automaker acknowledged the leak but later backtracked, claiming

Money for Info: City wants over $6,200 for emails from IT director in days after cyberattack

no EC Killeen Daily Herald | 2024-09-15, 15:17

The Killeen city government is still keeping a tight lid on the ransomware attack the city suffered last month. ...

OPINION: Killeen officials' continued lack of transparency on cyberattack is troubling

no EC Killeen Daily Herald | 2024-09-15, 14:41

More than a month after a cyberattack paralyzed parts of the city of Killeen’s operations, residents are still looking for answers. ...

Straight Talk: BBB warns about costly voicemail hacking scheme

The Alliance Review | 2024-09-15, 10:38

Impersonation has always been a common and effective tactic used by scammers. If a hacker can compromise a company’s voicemail system, they can follow up with customer inquiries (and request payment and personal information) without the business ever knowing.

Imran joins FIA cybercrime probe

The News International | 2024-09-15, 02:59

PTI founder Imran Khan speaks during a news conference on November 19, 2020. — Reuters RAWALPINDI: PTI founder Imran Khan has officially joined the Federal Investigation

CBI busts global cybercrime network, seizes 57 gold bars; one arrested in Mumbai

India Today | 2024-09-15, 01:23

CBI busts global cybercrime network seizes gold bars one arrested in Mumbai ...

Investment frauds drive cybercrime spike in Cyb

The Times of India | 2024-09-14, 23:50

Hyderabad: In the past eight months, the Cyberabad commissionerate has recorded the highest number of cybercrime cases among the tri-commissionerates. In fact, Cyberabad has already exceeded the total number of cybercrime cases registered last year, with over

Avis Rent A Car cyberattack exposes nearly 300,000 customers' information

Fox News | 2024-09-14, 18:24

Car rental giant Avis Rent A Car has taken a hit in the latest cyberattack. The New Jersey-headquartered company has admitted that it discovered intruders in one of its business applications. The security incident has apparently impacted hundreds of thousands

USDC Issuer Circle Accused of ‘Profiting’ From Lazarus Group Hack

CoinGape | 2024-09-14, 17:52

USDC issuer Circle is facing serious accusations after blockchain sleuth ZachXBT called out the company for allegedly ‘profiting’ from transactions linked to the North Korean hacker group Lazarus. ZachXBT, known for his investigative work in the Web3 space,

Mom’s viral airplane seating hack sparks debate: ‘Can’t stand when people do this’

New York Post | 2024-09-14, 15:16

Originally Published by: Travel experts reveal best time to fly before a cruise and why Flight attendant goes viral on TikTok for attempting to ease common flying fear Travelers could face new penalty for exceeding baggage limit on trains A family travel

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