Evil Corp hit with new sanctions, BitPaymer ransomware charges
The Evil Corp cybercrime syndicate has been hit with new sanctions by the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia, with the US also indicting one…
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Police arrest four suspects linked to LockBit ransomware gang
Law enforcement authorities from 12 countries arrested four suspects linked to the LockBit ransomware gang, including a developer, a bulletproof hosting service administrator, and two…
Microsoft fixes Windows KB5043145 reboot loops, USB and Bluetooth issues
Microsoft fixes a known issue in the Windows KB5043145 preview update that causes reboot loops, freezes systems, and breaks USB and Bluetooth devices. The company…
The Playstation Network is down in a global outage
The PlayStation Network is suffering a global outage, with subscribers confirming that they can no longer play online games or access the company’s website. When…
Microsoft overhauls security for publishing Edge extensions
Microsoft has introduced an updated version of the “Publish API for Edge extension developers” that increases the security for developer accounts and the updating of browser…
Hacker charged for breaching 5 companies for insider trading
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged Robert B. Westbrook, a U.K. citizen, with hacking into the computer systems of five U.S. public companies…
Microsoft Defender adds detection of unsecure Wi-Fi networks
Microsoft Defender now automatically detects and notifies users with a Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription when they’re connected to unsecured Wi-Fi networks. The Defender…
T-Mobile pays $31.5 million FCC settlement over 4 data breaches
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced a $31.5 million settlement with T-Mobile over multiple data breaches that compromised the personal information of millions of U.S.…
JPCERT shares Windows Event Log tips to detect ransomware attacks
Japan’s Computer Emergency Response Center (JPCERT/CC) has shared tips on detecting different ransomware gang’s attacks based on entries in Windows Event Logs, providing timely detection…
Man charged for selling forged license keys for network switches
The U.S. government has indicted a co-owner of a Minnesota IT company for his participation in an international conspiracy to sell forged license keys for…
iPhones, Android devices stuck in SOS mode
A widespread Verizon outage is causing iPhones and Android devices to enter SOS mode, preventing them from making mobile calls unless they use WiFi calling.…
Media giant AFP hit by cyberattack impacting news delivery services
Global news agency AFP (Agence France-Presse) is warning that it suffered a cyberattack on Friday, which impacted IT systems and content delivery services for its…