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Bad Rabbit Ransomware Hits Russia And Ukraine
The ransomware appears to be a variant of the Petya ransomware
Microsoft Ends ‘Gag Order’ Lawsuit Against US Government
Microsoft said the US Department of Justice has changed its policy in the use of data search warrants accompanied gag orders, ending the need for the case
British Financial Regulator Opens Probe Into Equifax Breach
The Financial Conduct Authority said it has opened an investigation into the breach of 15.2 million UK citizens' records following a letter from Parliament
Legal Changes Could Mean More Privacy Restrictions For Facebook, Skype
A legal opinion and a vote by MEPs could signal more restrictions on what social media and digital communications firms can do with users' data
Microsoft To Offer Cray Supercomputers On Azure Cloud Platform
Microsoft and Cray are to link supercomputers directly into Azure data centres, providing high-end scalability for AI workloads
Google Claims 64 Percent Of Chrome And Android Traffic Protected By HTTPS
The search giant's efforts to encourage websites and app makers to adopt the secure protocol are paying-off
Kaspersky Opens Source Code For Independent Probing To Combat Spying Allegations
The cyber security firm is looking to win back trust in its products
Mirai-Like IoT Botnet ‘Has Already Hacked Millions Of Devices’
The Reaper botnet is expanding more aggressively than Mirai did and has the potential to cause more disruption, researchers say
US Government Warns Of ‘Ongoing’ Attacks On Energy, Nuclear Sectors
Critical industries including energy, nuclear and manufacturing have been targeted for cyber-espionage since earlier this year
Windows Trick ‘Can Spread Malware Through Outlook Emails’
The unpatched security vulnerability allows attackers to use a Windows code-sharing feature to trigger malware using formatted Outlook messages
Mac Users Targeted By Malware Unwittingly Distributed By A Popular Media Player
ESET says it found the OSX/Proton malware in a version of Eltima's media player
Tales In Tech History: BlackBerry
Ultimate survivor. The rise, fall, and rise (?) of former smartphone giant BlackBerry
WhatsApp Live Location Enables Real-Time Location Tracking
But the tracking feature has already raised concerns over safety and privacy
Pizza Hut Admits Data Breach That Led To Customer Credit Card Fraud
Customers left cheesed-off after the pizza firm oozed credit card details
Government Surveillance Regime Lacks Oversight
GCHQ, MI5 and MI6 are sharing mass personal data with mininal privacy safeguards, Privacy International has told a tribunal
Google Adds ‘Advanced Protection’ Account Security Option
The feature, aimed at 'high-risk' users including politicians, journalists and dissidents, requires two hardware keys amongst other protections
Microsoft ‘Did Not Disclose 2013 Breach Of Bug Database’
In the incident, which Microsoft described at the time as limited, hackers reportedly accessed the company's internal database of unfixed software flaws
Adobe Patches Flash Bug Used To Install Spyware
The zero-day Flash flaw patched by Adobe's emergency fix has been observed attempting to install the notorious FinSpy surveillance tool
WPA2 Eavesdropping Flaw ‘Affects All Wi-Fi Devices’
The 'KRACK Attack' exploit could allow an attacker to listen in on sensitive information sent over any protected Wi-Fi network, finds a Belgian researcher
Government Review Lays Out Steps To Boost UK’s AI Industry
'Data trusts' should be formed to ensure information is shared securely, while guidance should be developed on how to explain AI to a wary public
iOS Vulnerable To ‘Shockingly Easy’ Phishing Attack
iOS' frequent authentication pop-ups, together with developers' ability to create authentic-looking dialogue boxes, spells phishing trouble
Hyatt Hotels Suffers Another Card Breach
Not again. Second data breach in two years as hotel chain admits hackers 'checked out' with payment card data
Equifax Denies It Suffered Fresh Cyber Attack
Nothing to see here. Troubled firm denies it has been attacked again as it removes web page after malware issue
Israeli Spies Claim Kaspersky Anti-Virus Software Was Used By Russian Hackers To Spy On US Intelligence Ops
Kaspersky vehemently denies being involved in any Russian spying activities
MPs To Question Equifax Over Delay In Data Breach Report
MP demands to know why it took so long for Equifax to report breach and why it has not contacted consumers
Airbus Security Boss Talks Tackling Today’s And Tomorrow’s Cyber Threats
INTERVIEW: Ian Goslin, head of UK cyber security at Airbus discusses how to protect critical infrastructure and being ready for cyber threats
F35 Fighter Data Stolen In Hack On Australian Contractor
30GB of data on next generation joint strike fighter jet stolen in damaging hacking operation down under
Symantec Halts Government Reviews Of Source Code
Symantec CEO claims government source code reviews pose 'unacceptable risk' to security software
Patch Tuesday: Microsoft Fixes Exploit Found In Wild
No rest for system admins as Patch Tuesday tackles 62 vulnerabilities; 28 of which are rated as critical