2024
Google blocked 1,000-plus pro-China fake news websites from its search results
Beijing's propaganda buddies aren't just using social media Google’s Threat Intelligence Group has blocked a network China-related firms from its search results for operating fake news services and websites.…
Imagine a land in which Big Tech can’t send you down online rabbit holes or use algorithms to overcharge you
China is trying to become that land, with a government crackdown on the things that make the internet no fun Internet echo chambers and nasty e-commerce tricks that analyze your behavior to milk you for more cash are set to be banned – in China.…
Volunteer DEF CON hackers dive into America’s leaky water infrastructure
Six sites targeted for security clean-up, just 49,994 to go A plan for hackers to help secure America's critical infrastructure has kicked off with six US water companies signing up to let coders kick the tires of their computer systems and fix any vulnerabilities.…
Trump taps border hawk to head DHS. Will Noem’s ‘enthusiasm’ extend to digital domain?
Meanwhile, CISA chief Jen Easterly will step down prior to inauguration Analysis President-elect Donald Trump has announced several unorthodox nominations for his cabinet over the last two weeks, including South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, whom he tapped to serve as Homeland Security Secretary. …
Andrew Tate’s site ransacked, subscriber data stolen
He'll just have to take this one on the chin The website of self-proclaimed misogynist and alleged sex trafficker and rapist Andrew Tate has been compromised and data on its paying subscribers stolen.…
1000s of Palo Alto Networks firewalls hijacked as miscreants exploit critical hole
PAN-PAN! Intruders inject web shell backdoors, crypto-coin miners, more Thousands of Palo Alto Networks firewalls were compromised by attackers exploiting two recently patched security bugs. The intruders were able to deploy web-accessible backdoors to remotely control the equipment as well as cryptocurrency miners and other malware.…
How to master endpoint security
Get some advice from this discussion with a Kaseya expert Webinar Want to access the key takeaways from the recent "Secure Everything for Every Endpoint" webinar?…
SafePay ransomware gang claims Microlise attack that disrupted prison van tracking
Fledgling band of crooks says it stole 1.2 TB of data The new SafePay ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for the attack on UK telematics biz Microlise, giving the company less than 24 hours to pay its extortion demands before leaking data.…
Helpline for Yakuza victims fears it leaked their personal info
Organized crime types tend not to be kind to those who go against them, so this is nasty A local Japanese government agency dedicated to preventing organized crime has apologized after experiencing an incident it fears may have led to a leak of personal information describing 2,500 people…
Here’s what happens if you don’t layer network security – or remove unused web shells
TL;DR: Attackers will break in and pwn you, as a US government red team demonstrated The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency often breaks into critical organizations' networks – with their permission, of course – to simulate real-world cyber attacks and thereby help improve their security. In one of…