Core DoppelPaymer ransomware gang members targeted in Europol operation
Europol has announced that law enforcement in Germany and Ukraine targeted two individuals believed to be core members of the DoppelPaymer ransomware group. The operation…
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FTC to ban BetterHelp from sharing mental health data with advertisers
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed to ban the online counseling service BetterHelp from sharing its customers’ sensitive mental health data with advertising networks…
Microsoft is testing a modern Windows 11 volume mixer
Microsoft is testing a new and modern-looking Windows 11 volume mixer accessible via the taskbar Quick Settings panel that helps adjust the volume on a…
How to prevent Microsoft OneNote files from infecting Windows with malware
The seemingly innocuous Microsoft OneNote file has become a popular file format used by hackers to spread malware and breach corporate networks. Here’s how to…
New TPM 2.0 flaws could let hackers steal cryptographic keys
The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 specification is affected by two buffer overflow vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to access or overwrite sensitive data, such…
Bing Chat has a secret ‘Celebrity’ mode to impersonate celebrities
A secret Bing Chat ‘Celebrity’ mode allows users to instruct the AI to impersonate celebrities, answering questions and talking like the person it imitates. Microsoft…
Ransomware gang leaks data stolen from City of Oakland
The Play ransomware gang has begun to leak data from the City of Oakland, California, that was stolen in a recent cyberattack. The initial data…
The Week in Ransomware – March 3rd 2023
This week was highlighted by a massive BlackBasta ransomware attack targeting DISH Network and taking down numerous subsidiaries, including SlingTV and Boost Mobile. The attack…
Play ransomware claims disruptive attack on City of Oakland
The Play ransomware gang has taken responsibility for a cyberattack on the City of Oakland that has disrupted IT systems since mid-February. Oakland is a…
BidenCash market leaks over 2 million stolen credit cards for free
A carding marketplace known as BidenCash has leaked online a free database of 2,165,700 debit and credit cards in celebration of its first anniversary. Rather…
FBI and CISA warn of increasing Royal ransomware attack risks
CISA and the FBI have issued a joint advisory highlighting the increasing threat behind ongoing Royal ransomware attacks targeting many U.S. critical infrastructure sectors, including…
Brave Search launches AI-powered summarizer in search results
Brave Search has incorporated a new AI-powered tool named Summarizer, which gives a summarized answer to an inputted question before the rest of the search…