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Biden Administration to Ban Sale of Russian Kaspersky Antivirus Software in the US
The Biden administration is set to announce a ban on the sale of antivirus software made by Russia's Kaspersky Labs in the United States. This move comes amid concerns over the company's ties to the Russian government and the pote...
Total Fitness Data Breach: Photos of Nearly 500k Members Leaked
UK health club chain Total Fitness has left a sizable database filled with members' personal information unsecured. The breach was uncovered by cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler, who reported that over 474,000 images of mem...
Cybersecurity Shortcomings at Federal Agencies Put Nation at Risk
US government agencies have been slow to implement recommended cybersecurity measures, which is increasing the risk to national security, critical infrastructure, the US economy, and US citizens’ personal information. This is acco...
Key Takeaways From The 2024 Cybersecurity Assessment Report
Cybersecurity company Bitdefender has released its 2024 Cybersecurity Assessment Report. The report details the various obstacles that companies face in a rapidly evolving cyber landscape. It also provides insights that companies...
QR Code Scams Are On The Rise
A new wave of QR-based scams prompted the FTC to release a notice that warned potential victims about how they might fall victim to these easy-to-fall-into scams.
A QR code scam is especially effective because of how easy it is...
US Healthcare Providers Ask UnitedHealth To Notify Customers Of A Data Breach
UnitedHealth, an American healthcare insurance and services provider, faced a massive data breach in February that affected the Change Healthcare unit. The hack may affect up to a third of American citizens. It’s already caused wi...
Watchdog Urges More Protection for Consumers’ Data
The director of a US watchdog agency, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), has urged the US Congress to do more to protect consumers’ financial data, citing some companies' reported plans to monetize their customers’ t...
High-Profile Business Leaders' Personal Info Leaked in Clarity.fm Data Breach
Clarity.fm, an online platform that connects entrepreneurs and professionals with on-demand expert advice from industry leaders and specialists, has experienced a data breach that leaked the personal information of more than 121,0...
Microsoft and Google to Boost Cybersecurity for Rural Hospitals
The White House is partnering with Microsoft and Google to provide free or discounted cybersecurity services to rural hospitals across the US in an effort to reduce their vulnerability to cyberattacks.
The White House and the t...
Ad Blocking Just Got Harder: YouTube Tests Server-Side Ad Injection
YouTube's efforts to curb ad-blocking tools are evolving.
The company is reportedly experimenting with injecting ads directly into video streams, which would make it a lot more challenging for ad blockers to prevent advertiseme...