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US takes new aim at ransomware after costly year for attacks
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is taking new aim at ransomware after a year that officials say was the costliest on record for the crippling cyberattacks. Formation of a task force of FBI agents and Justice Department prosecutors is an acknowledgment of the growing threat posed by …
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga Review: Thin, Convenient, a Little Slow
When it comes to portability, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga ($1,684.99 to start) is all business. It’s an enterprise notebook that puts …
Some of our most popular fitness apps still fall behind when it comes to privacy, researchers say Running apps like Strava or Nike Run Club are an essential part of many runners’ training regime these days. But unfortunately, some of these apps still fall short when it comes to privacy, security …
Now this botnet is hunting for unpatched Microsoft Exchange servers | ZDNet
Prometei botnet’s key goal is cryptojacking – but it’s powerful capabilities could see it deployed for much more dangerous attacks. Cyber criminals …
Deep Instinct’s neural networks for cybersecurity attract $110M
The increasingly rich data companies are collecting make them a more tantalizing target for attacks. Deep Instinct wants to turn that same data into an enterprise’s great defensive asset. The company is applying end-to-end deep learning to cybersecurity. The approach allows the company to predict …
The quantum computer revolution: here tomorrow, so we must prepare today
• The impact of quantum computing on internet security will be so great we must start planning now. • Its exponentially higher processing power will …
How to report text and email scams that try and steal your money
Fresh warnings have been issued over a new scam that claims payment is required for a package to be delivered. The latest con involves the victim …
Why Telegram Is Now ‘Dangerous’ For Millions Of You
A stark new warning today, with millions of you exposed as a malicious new threat exploits Telegram to target you with dangerous malware—even if you’re not a user. If you’re hit by this cyber attack, you risk data theft, spyware, ransomware and even a complete system takeover. Here’s how to check …
Platforms Like Canvas Play Fast and Loose With Students’ Data
Many universities have yet to reckon with the data justice implications of learning technologies—now, with online learning the norm, these practices …
A New Facebook Bug Exposes Millions of Email Addresses
A recently discovered vulnerability discloses user email addresses even when they’re set to private. Still smarting from last month’s dump of phone …