White House declares BGP security issues a national priority – BGP handles routing for the entire internet
The "glue" protocol that sticks internet's networks together
Zen Browser is a new browser based on Firefox with minimal data collection
Despite its early stage, Zen includes useful features like split view, a sidebar, and a compact mode for more screen real estate. It is compatible with most desktop operating systems, including older ones.
Columbus judge sues researcher for disclosing true impact of ransomware attack
As it turns out, local politicians had not told the city the truth
Researchers disclose Windows "downgrade" attack as Microsoft provides a mitigation method
A new Microsoft-signed revocation policy can block impacted VBS files and tighten UEFI security
Russia could target undersea cables and GPS to cripple Western communication, says NATO
Taking the threat very seriously
Tools of disruption: With no viable worldwide alternatives to the undersea cable and GPS networks, the West remains highly vulnerable if Russia opts to leverage these systems as bargaining chips or as a means of sabotage. NATO is taking the threat seriously and is setting up backups as geopolitical tensions with Russia remain high over the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Experts suggest even more needs to be done.
Pavel Durov charged in France for failure to moderate illegal content on Telegram
"It is absurd to claim that a platform, or its owner, are responsible for abuse of that platform."
China-linked hackers suspected of exploiting zero-day flaw in software used by ISPs
Attacks have been ongoing since June
RFID cards could turn into a global security mess after discovery of hardware backdoor
WTF?! Chinese-made chips used in popular contactless cards contain hardware backdoors that are easy to exploit. These chips are compatible with the proprietary Mifare protocol developed by Philips spin-off NXP Semiconductors and are inherently "intrinsically broken," regardless of the card's brand.
US files lawsuit against Georgia Tech over cybersecurity failures, lab admin opposed the use antivirus software
Federal lawsuit alleges non-compliance with DoD security protocols
Telegram CEO, Pavel Durov arrested at French airport following investigation into platform
The warrant is connected to the platform's alleged contributions to criminal activity including drug trafficking, pedocriminal offenses, and fraud
Former bank CEO sentenced to 24 years after being scammed into collapsing a bank
Some $47 million may never be recovered
Microsoft will try to resurrect Windows Recall AI this October
Following privacy concerns, the screen recording feature will debut for Windows Insiders
Hacker faces 81-month prison sentence for faking his death to avoid child support payments
Deadbeat dad was also selling compromised data on the dark web and filling out bank forms using other people's identities
Sneaky phishers are using web apps to trick Android and iOS users into installing malware
It's ridiculous how innovative the technique is
Typing a specific combination of ordinary characters can crash your iPhone
Text string causes home screen and settings menus to crash, no security threat... yet
Microsoft security update breaks dual-boot Linux systems using Secure Boot
"Something has gone seriously wrong" with the August Patch Tuesday update
AMD reverses course, releases microcode update to fix Sinkclose flaw in Ryzen 3000 CPUs
CPUs from 2019 will be protected against the dangerous low-level vulnerability
California law for AI safety has been sugar-coated to please corporations
The law will still have "real teeth" against AI abuse, draft authors assure
Driving toward zero: how the DOT plans to use V2X wireless communication to eliminate traffic fatalities
Technology takes a page from Mother Nature
IRS' aging tech infrastructure is costing money and putting taxpayers at risk
Audit reveals some alarming developments at the agency
App found buried in Google Pixel devices can be exploited by hackers
The software can't even be uninstalled by users
Ransomware threats are on the rise, with LockBit 3.0 leading global attacks
That's despite the group's takedown earlier this year
Proton now offers a free VPN extension for Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and other browsers
The VPN service has a goal of "defeating censorship"
Massive data breach compromises billions of personal records around the world
Hacker posts 2.7 billion records from National Public Data
What just happened? A colossal data breach has surfaced, revealing nearly 2.7 billion personal information records purportedly encompassing every individual in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States. This breach stands out due to the vast amount of data exposed, potentially marking it as one of the largest in history.
Browsers are finally addressing 0.0.0.0 Day vulnerability
The vulnerability has persisted for nearly two decades