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More PyPl packages hacked following phishing attack

Package maintainers gave away login credentials, which were then used to taint packages with malicious code......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailAug 26th, 2022

23andMe: Profiles of 6.9 million people hacked

Hackers were able to gain access because some customers reused old passwords, biotech company 23andMe said......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsDec 5th, 2023

Why all civilian lives matter equally, according to a military ethicist

Some commentators have criticized Israel for causing what is claimed to be disproportionate harm to civilians in its military response to Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 4th, 2023

Could X go bankrupt under Elon Musk?

Musk's profane attack on advertisers baffled experts - without adverts, how would X survive?.....»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsDec 3rd, 2023

Ransomware group threatens Yanfeng after claiming cyberattack

Qilin, a ransomware operation known to breach firms in critical sectors via phishing emails, added Yanfeng to its extortion portal Monday......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsDec 1st, 2023

Climate change to drive surge in insects that attack almonds, peaches, walnuts: Study

As a result of climate change, the Golden State's farms are expected to face a surge in agricultural pests, which poses a threat to California's specialty crops industry......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsDec 1st, 2023

Egress unveils graymail detection capability to improve employee productivity

Egress has launched a highly accurate graymail solution, with full end-user control, dedicated to improving employee productivity and reducing the time administrators spend reviewing incorrectly reported phishing emails. The graymail feature is archi.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 30th, 2023

What custom GPTs mean for the future of phishing

OpenAI is putting more power into the hands of users of GenAI, allowing them to create their custom AI agents without writing code. These custom GPTs are the latest leap forward in the rapidly evolving AI landscape, but this highly tailorable yet eas.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 30th, 2023

Elon Musk launches profane attack on X advertisers

The billionaire accuses firms of trying to blackmail him with ad dollars, claiming they will kill X......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsNov 30th, 2023

Study shows that inoculating soil with mycorrhizal fungi can increase plant yield by by up to 40%

Farmland often harbors a multitude of pathogens which attack plants and reduce yields. A Swiss research team has now shown that inoculating the soil with mycorrhizal fungi can help maintain or even improve yields without using additional fertilizers.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 29th, 2023

Enterprises prepare for the inevitable cyber attack

Recent IDC research shows that in many cases, senior executives/line-of-business leaders are minimally engaged in their company’s cyber preparedness initiatives. In fact, 52% of senior leaders have no involvement in their company’s cyber cases. I.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 29th, 2023

Amazon packages reportedly overwhelm small post offices, delaying other mail

USPS "agreement with Amazon is interfering with timely deliveries," senator says. Enlarge / Amazon boxes sit at a United States Postal Service facility in Fairfax, Virginia, on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. (credit: Getty Images | Bloo.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 28th, 2023

Slovenian power company hit by ransomware

Slovenian power generation company Holding Slovenske Elektrarne (HSE) has been hit by ransomware and has had some of its data encrypted. The attack HSE is a state-owned company that controls numerous hydroelectric, thermal and coal-fired power plants.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 28th, 2023

North Korean hackers combine malware to attack macOS

North Korea is becoming more of an online threat, with its hackers conducting multiple campaigns and frequently targeting macOS.North Korea is among a number of countries best known for having hackers working on its behalf, and occasionally they caus.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 28th, 2023

Cyber-attack leaves home sales in limbo

Buyers say they have been left hanging as a company that provides IT to law firms sees its services hit......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsNov 27th, 2023

Why it’s the perfect time to reflect on your software update policy

The threat landscape is evolving by the minute, with both malicious actors and well-intentioned researchers constantly on the hunt for new attack vectors that bypass security controls and gain control of systems and applications. In fact, thousands o.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 27th, 2023

Free cybersecurity tools from pCloud help protect you from hacks

With more than 12 billion hacked accounts identified to date, cybersecurity tools have never been more important. Hackers who gain access to your accounts can create anything from a minor nuisance to a major disaster, in the case of critical accounts.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 27th, 2023

British Library: Employee data leaked in cyber attack

A group of cyber criminals have claimed they are behind the ransomware attack and are auctioning off the data......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsNov 21st, 2023

Only 9% of IT budgets are dedicated to security

Despite their best efforts, 67% of businesses say they need to improve security and compliance measures with 24% rating their organization’s security and compliance strategy as reactive, according to Vanta. The expansion of attack surfaces in a pos.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 20th, 2023

You don"t have to flip this Magic Mouse hack over to charge

An engineer has hacked Apple's Magic Mouse to give it a USB-C charging port — in a better place — and also given it a more ergonomic case.Ivan Kuleshov''s hacked Magic MouseIvan Kuleshov has previously hacked Apple's Mac mini to be powered over E.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 17th, 2023

Transforming cybersecurity from reactive to proactive with attack path analysis

An attack path is important to prioritize potential risks in cloud environments. The attack path offers the ability to look at cloud environments from the attacker’s perspective. With today’s general awareness and concerted effort toward cybe.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 17th, 2023