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Change Healthcare Falls Victim to Second Ransomware Attack in 2024
Change Healthcare is reportedly facing yet another ransomware attack. This comes after a recent breach in February that cost the company $22 million in an extortion payout. So, it’s no surprise that another group is following up w...
Second Roku Data Breach Impacts 576,000 Users
Roku, a popular international streaming service, has reported a large-scale data breach affecting 576,000 users. This announcement comes on the heels of a similar, but much smaller, incident.
The responsible parties accessed ro...
DuckDuckGo Unveils Privacy Pro with VPN and Identity Protection
DuckDuckGo, a popular privacy-first search engine, has launched a new subscription service called Privacy Pro.
This service aims to enhance users' online privacy and give them better control over their data by bundling 3 tools:...
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Set National Data Privacy Standards in US
A landmark data privacy bill is set to change how personal information is protected in the US.
Democratic Senator Maria Cantwell of the Commerce Committee and Republican Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers of the House Energy...
Google Introduces New Chrome Feature to Combat Cookie Hijacking
Google has developed a new prototype feature for the Chrome browser, aimed at combating hacking attempts that use malware to steal browser cookies and hijack online accounts.
The new technology, named "Device Bound Session Cred...
Researchers Voice Concerns Over Apple’s Privacy Protection
Researchers at Aalto University found troubling issues with Apple’s privacy protection policies. Namely, that it was nearly impossible to hide data from Apple.
Despite many studies being done into how tech companies handle user...
Malware Targeting WordPress Websites Drains Crypto Wallets
Hackers breached over 2,000 WordPress websites and infected the sites with crypto-draining malware.
After the hackers successfully deployed the malware, the websites were turned into NFT promotion websites that advertised porta...
Baltimore Schools Hacked After Ignoring State Cybersecurity Recommendations
According to a report by the Maryland Office of the General Inspector for Education, a cyber attack on Baltimore schools cost nearly $10 million to remedy. The attack, which was launched in 2020, came after Baltimore County Public...
Google Comes Up With A Strategy For Dealing With Cookie Theft
Google has come up with a plan to combat cookie theft by tying users' information to a cryptographic key.
Cookies are a simple method many websites employ to track and manage user data, but they can also contain private informa...
Solar Spider Expands Malware Attacks to Saudi Arabia
The China-linked Solar Spider cybercriminal group recently rolled out malware targeting Saudi financial institutions, expanding from its traditional operating areas in Southeast Asia and India. Resecurity, a cybersecurity firm fam...