Google extends security update support for Chromebooks to 10 years
Google has announced the Auto Update Expiration (AUE) date will be extended from 5 years to 10 for all Chromebooks, guaranteeing a decade of monthly security…
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ORBCOMM ransomware attack causes trucking fleet management outage
9/15/23 update added below. Trucking and fleet management solutions provider ORBCOMM has confirmed that a ransomware attack is behind recent service outages preventing trucking companies from…
Google pays $93M to settle Android tracking lawsuit in California
California’s Attorney General announced today that Google will pay $93 million to settle a privacy lawsuit alleging it violated the U.S. state’s consumer protection laws.…
TikTok slapped with $368 million fine over child privacy violations
The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has fined TikTok €345 million ($368 million) for violating the privacy of children between the ages of 13 and…
Bing Chat AI is down, affecting Windows Copilot and more
Bing Chat, the famous ChatGPT-powered chatbot that allows users to converse with various personalities and topics has connectivity issues worldwide. BleepingComputer can confirm Bing Chat is not…
MGM casino’s ESXi servers allegedly encrypted in ransomware attack
An affiliate of the BlackCat ransomware group, also known as APLHV, is behind the attack that disrupted MGM Resorts’ operations, forcing the company to shut down…
MGM Resorts ESXi servers allegedly encrypted in ransomware attack
An affiliate of the BlackCat ransomware group, also known as APLHV, is behind the attack that disrupted MGM Resorts’ operations, forcing the company to shut down…
Auckland transport authority hit by suspected ransomware attack
The Auckland Transport (AT) transportation authority in New Zealand is dealing with a widespread outage caused by a cyber incident, impacting a wide range of…
Criminal IP Elevates Payment Security with PCI DSS Level 1 Certification
With payment card information being an enticing target for cyber attackers, the safeguarding of payment card transactions is of utmost importance. AI Spera is pleased…
Iranian hackers breach defense orgs in password spray attacks
Image: Midjourney Microsoft says an Iranian-backed threat group has targeted thousands of organizations in the U.S. and worldwide in password spray attacks since February 2023.…
Windows 11 Snipping Tool gets OCR support to copy text from images
Microsoft has added text recognition support to the latest Snipping Tool build, allowing users to select and copy text from screenshots. The new OCR (optical…
Caesars Entertainment confirms ransom payment, customer data theft
Caesars Entertainment, self-described as the largest U.S. casino chain with the most extensive loyalty program in the industry, says it paid a ransom to avoid…