The Snowflake Attack May Be Turning Into One of the Largest Data Breaches Ever Data breaches have become an all too familiar story in recent years, with major corporations and government agencies falling victim to cyber attacks. However, the latest incident dubbed the “Snowflake Attack” has the potential to be one of the largest data… Continue reading The Snowflake Attack May Be Turning Into One of the Largest Data Breaches Ever
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How Researchers Cracked an 11-Year-Old Password to a $3 Million Crypto Wallet
How Researchers Cracked an 11-Year-Old Password to a $3 Million Crypto Wallet Cryptocurrencies have often been hailed for their robust security measures, but recent research has highlighted potential vulnerabilities that could compromise the safety of digital assets. A team of cybersecurity experts recently made headlines by cracking an 11-year-old password to access a $3 million… Continue reading How Researchers Cracked an 11-Year-Old Password to a $3 Million Crypto Wallet
Cybersecurity experts say the west has failed to learn lessons from Ukraine
Over the past few years, cyberattacks have become increasingly common in the western world. But despite the countless warnings from security experts, many countries in the West have failed to learn from the lessons of the attack that hit Ukraine in 2015. In December of that year, malicious software dubbed BlackEnergy afflicted the power grid… Continue reading Cybersecurity experts say the west has failed to learn lessons from Ukraine
Our health care system may soon receive a much-needed cybersecurity boost
The issue of healthcare security has been at the forefront of the national dialogue for the past decade, as technology advancements, malicious actors, and increasing digital data in the medical field have all worked together to make healthcare cybersecurity a serious challenge. As the industry continues to work to mitigate risks, particularly around patient data,… Continue reading Our health care system may soon receive a much-needed cybersecurity boost
Can AI Fix America’s Cybersecurity Woes? The White House Thinks So.
As Americans become increasingly reliant on technology and the internet, the risk of cybercrime and hacker attacks have increased exponentially. Cybersecurity has become a major issue in the United States, and the government has been attempting to tackle the problem with a variety of strategies. Recently, the White House has announced that it believes artificial… Continue reading Can AI Fix America’s Cybersecurity Woes? The White House Thinks So.
Israel cybersecurity agency says no breach after senior official self-infects home PC with malware
On Wednesday, February 19th, all eyes were on Israel’s National Cyber Directorate (NCD) after word spread that a senior official had self-infected his home computer with malware. The incident happened out of curiosity when the official was exploring unfamiliar dark websites during a cybersecurity education tutorial. Fortunately, NCD quickly swung into action to investigate the… Continue reading Israel cybersecurity agency says no breach after senior official self-infects home PC with malware
Microsoft called out for ‘blatantly negligent’ cybersecurity practices
Microsoft, the world-renowned software giant, has recently come under fire for its “blatantly negligent” cybersecurity practices. This is due to a data breach on August 13th, 2020 that exposed the personal information of thousands of its customers. The company had implemented a form of two-factor authentication (2FA) for its users, but it was not enough… Continue reading Microsoft called out for ‘blatantly negligent’ cybersecurity practices
US senator blasts Microsoft for “negligent cybersecurity practices”
Microsoft recently came under fire from US Senator Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts who accused the tech giant of “negligent cybersecurity practices” in response to a massive data breach that leaked personal information of some 250 million customers. According to reports, the breach occurred when a hacker gained access to a Microsoft customer service portal. Microsoft subsequently… Continue reading US senator blasts Microsoft for “negligent cybersecurity practices”
FTX’s Cybersecurity Was Hilariously Bad
When cryptocurrencies first entered the market, one of the primary concerns was the safety of their users’ currency. Cryptocurrency exchanges have to maintain secure networks in order to ensure that customer’s money is secure, but some have failed to do so. Recently, the popular cryptocurrency exchange FTX was the victim of a major security breach… Continue reading FTX’s Cybersecurity Was Hilariously Bad
TechCrunch roundup
The latest batch of Y Combinator startups have emerged from their Demo Day and the tech world is buzzing with anticipation. Meanwhile, a handful of Silicon Valley venture capitalists are turning to thrift stores for funding, and cybersecurity product challenges are providing a testing ground for the industry’s most innovative products. Here is a TechCrunch+… Continue reading TechCrunch roundup