Bleeping Computer

MARCH 19, 2021

The REvil ransomware operation claims to have stolen unencrypted data after hacking electronics and computer giant Acer. [.].

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Security Affairs

JUNE 25, 2020

Maze ransomware operators claims to have breached the South Korean multinational electronics company LG Electronics. Researchers at Cyble discovered a data leak of LG Electronics published by Maze ransomware operators. SecurityAffairs – LG Electronics, Maze ransomware). ” reads the post published by Cyble. .

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Security Affairs

APRIL 9, 2023

made electronics on behalf of the Russian government and military. The Estonian man is accused of having helped the Russian government and military to purchase US-made electronics and hacking tools. “Shevlyakov also attempted to acquire computer hacking tools.” ” reads a press release published by DoJ.

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Computers and Electronics Hacking Penetration Testing Manufacturing 98

Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Of course the ESS ExpressVote voting computer will have lots of security vulnerabilities. It's a computer, and computers have lots of vulnerabilities. I am continuously amazed by how bad electronic voting machines are. Yes, they're computers. But it does require that every voter be able to verify the paper ballot.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 17, 2019

Electronic Arts (EA) has fixed a security issue in the Windows version of its gaming client Origin that allowed hackers to remotely execute code on an affected computer. Electronic Arts already released a security patch for the remote code execution vulnerability. .” SecurityAffairs – hacking, Electronic Arts).

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Schneier on Security

JULY 24, 2024

A transcript of Huffman’s speech was obtained by the Electronic Frontier Foundation’s Dave Maass using a Freedom of Information Act request and was shared with 404 Media. The Border Security Expo is open only to law enforcement and defense contractors. ” Slashdot thread. . ” Slashdot thread.

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Internet Internet Computers and Electronics Media 288

Dark Reading

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Security Pro File: Award-winning computer scientist and electronic voting expert Barbara Simons chats up her pioneering days in computer programming, paper-ballot backups, Internet voting, math, and sushi.

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Computers and Electronics Backups Internet Internet 95

Malwarebytes

MARCH 21, 2023

The creator of a Remote Access Trojan (RAT), responsible for compromising more than 10,000 computers, has been arrested by law enforcement in Ukraine. At the time of the arrest, the developer still had real-time access to 600 PCs.

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Malware Computers and Electronics Scams Advertising 88

Hacker Combat

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

However, the term Instance is favored in cloud computing, although many people still use Instance and server to mean the same. High memory bandwidth consumers will benefit from the collaboration between Google and AMD, which will increase Google Cloud’s Computing Instances available to them.

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Computers and Electronics Technology 119

Schneier on Security

MAY 16, 2019

Studying this case, our experts found other samples that used similar algorithms.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 4, 2021

CryptoAgility to take advantage of Quantum Computing. The same goes with the advent of Quantum Computing , which is supposed to bring exponential computing power that shall not only bring endless benefits but also raises question marks on the current state of cryptography that is the bedrock of all information security as we know today.

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Computers and Electronics Banking IoT Risk 98

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Magecart hackers have stolen customers’ credit card data from the computer hardware and consumer electronics retailer Newegg. The Magecart cybercrime group is back, this time the hackers have stolen customers’ credit card data from the computer hardware and consumer electronics retailer Newegg.

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Retail Cybercrime Computers and Electronics Hacking 92

Hacker Combat

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Cybersecurity refers to practices designed to defend computers, mobile devices, electronic data storage platforms and networks against attacks such as ransomware extortion and data breaches. Preventative techniques are key in. The post 5 Ways to Mitigate Risk in Cybersecurity appeared first on Hacker Combat.

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The Hacker News

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The botnet infrastructure had infected Windows systems then further expanded to infect Linux, Mac, and Android devices, victimizing computers and other electronic devices around the world, including in Asia,

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Security Affairs

MARCH 13, 2024

is a Taiwanese multinational company that produces computer hardware and electronics, Acer is investigating the security breach with the help of cybersecurity experts and notified the National Privacy Commission (NPC) and the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) in the Philippines.

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Schneier on Security

APRIL 5, 2021

SENS is envisioned as a way for devices capable of sending and receiving wireless data to use Wi-Fi signal interference differences to measure the range, velocity, direction, motion, presence, and proximity of people and objects.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 28, 2023

The NCA says hiring or launching attacks designed to knock websites or users offline is punishable in the UK under the Computer Misuse Act 1990. men with computer crimes related to their alleged ownership of popular DDoS-for-hire services. ” the NCA announcement continues. According to U.S.

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DDOS Marketing Computers and Electronics Risk 277

Dark Reading

MAY 18, 2018

Two men have been charged for their involvement in a plot to commit computer hacking as members of the Syrian Electronic Army.

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Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The Washington Post is reporting that the US Customs and Border Protection agency is seizing and copying cell phone, tablet, and computer data from “as many as” 10,000 phones per year, including an unspecified number of American citizens.

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Computers and Electronics Surveillance 238

Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Technical Assistance Notices (TANs): TANS are compulsory notices (such as computer access warrants) that require companies to assist within their means with decrypting data or providing technical information that a law enforcement agency cannot access independently.

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Encryption Computers and Electronics Government Security Intelligence 295

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 5, 2019

Preparing for Data Security in the Quantum Computing Era. Each passing day brings the world closer to the exciting reality of powerful quantum computing. Quantum computing is a threat to public key infrastructure and security systems that rely on it. Waiting until quantum computing is widely available ?

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Graham Cluley

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Law enforcement agents across the country took part in 16 searches that not only seized electronic equipment and computer databases, four expensive vehicles, and $80,000 Euros but also confiscated a baseball bat, a katana, and two firearms. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.

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Computers and Electronics Scams Phishing 107

Bleeping Computer

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

A malware named Electron Bot has found its way into Microsoft's Official Store through clones of popular games such as Subway Surfer and Temple Run, leading to the infection of 5,000 computers in Sweden, Israel, Spain, and Bermuda. [.].

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Computers and Electronics Malware 131

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The Snatch ransomware group claims to have hacked HENSOLDT France, a company specializing in military and defense electronics. HENSOLDT is a company specializing in military and defense electronics. The company develops specific electronics solutions and offers dedicated COTS solutions for hazardous environments.

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Quick Heal Antivirus

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Cryptocurrency is a type of digital currency that generally only exists electronically. The post Blockchain & Fraud Prevention: Strategies to overcome the cryptocurrency scam appeared first on Quick Heal Blog | Latest computer security news, tips, and advice. What is Cryptocurrency? There is no.

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Bleeping Computer

MARCH 19, 2021

The REvil ransomware operation claims to have stolen unencrypted data after hacking electronics and computer giant Acer. [.].

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Computers and Electronics Ransomware Hacking 128

Security Affairs

JULY 19, 2023

361 (Unauthorized interference in the work of information (automated), electronic communication, information and communication systems, electronic communication networks), Art. The police seized computer equipment, mobile phones, more than 250 GSM gateways and about 150,000 SIM cards of various mobile operators. ​

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Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

While current election systems are far from perfect, Internet- and blockchain-based voting would greatly increase the risk of undetectable, nation-scale election failures.Online voting may seem appealing: voting from a computer or smart phone may seem convenient and accessible.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The charges being pursued by investigators include criminal conspiracy for unauthorized access to computer systems, illegal interception, falsification of electronic communications, disclosure of confidential information, aiding and abetting, and extortion. ” reads a statement from a lawyer for Del Vecchio.

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Computers and Electronics Banking Marketing Hacking 135

Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2024

The Australian man faces twelve counts of computer offenses. The RAT allowed customers to access and control their victims’ computers remotely, its author advertised its stealing capabilities. “ According to the indictment, Chakhmakhchyan engaged in electronic communication with buyers after advertising the Hive RAT. .

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 12, 2022

A group of security researchers have discovered a series of vulnerabilities in Electron, the software underlying popular apps like Discord, Microsoft Teams, and many others, used by tens of millions of people all over the world. It's an open source project that has been used as the foundation for some extremely popular apps. Mitigation.

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Adam Shostack

JULY 13, 2020

The EFF has filed an amicus brief on the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act: Washington, D.C.—The

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Computers and Electronics Cybersecurity 130

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets standards for protecting sensitive health information, particularly electronic health records (EHRs). This includes administrative, physical, and technical safeguards like encryption and access controls.

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Cybersecurity Computers and Electronics Cyber threats Healthcare 120

Heimadal Security

JULY 30, 2021

Earlier this month, Iran’s transportation ministry confirmed a cyberattack against its computer systems, which has caused the portal page of the ministry and its affiliated pages to go offline. What’s more, electronic tracking of trains across Iran failed. The […].

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

However, making electronic devices with these extremely small materials at speed, with precision, and without compromising on quality has been a long-standing obstacle. Its expertise in nanotechnology, automation, and high-precision robotics will be pivotal in the industry’s move beyond silicon to the next generation of electronics.

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Graham Cluley

JUNE 17, 2021

Video gaming giant Electronic Arts suffers a hack following slack security, the Japanese Olympics are proving unpopular with everyone apart from cybercriminals, and le coq est mort.

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Computers and Electronics Hacking Data breaches 82

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

They gang was received money through electronic payment systems YuMoney, Qiwi, and WebMoney, which are prohibited in Ukraine. ” During the searches, the police seized hard magnetic disks with personal data of citizens, computer equipment, mobile phones, SIM cards and flash drives with evidence of illegal activity.

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