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. […]
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 to access confidential earnings information and conduct insider trading. […]
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 extensions. […]
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. […]
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 of ongoing attacks before they spread too far into a network. […]
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 networking devices. […]
North Korea Hackers Linked to Breach of German Missile Manufacturer
The targeting of Diehl Defence is significant because the company specializes in the production of missiles and ammunition.
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Verizon outage: 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. […]
Patelco Credit Union Data Breach Impacts Over 1 Million People
Patelco Credit Union has informed authorities that data on more than 1 million individuals was stolen in a ransomware attack this summer.
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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 partners. […]