The Trump administration’s national security leaders accidentally included the editor-in-chief of the Atlantic, Jeffrey Goldberg, in a chat on Signal discussing confidential plans to attack Yemen’s Houthis. “I could not believe that the national-security leadership of the United States would…
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US lifts sanctions on Tornado Cash, a crypto mixer linked to North Korean money laundering
Tornado Cash was used to launder billions in stolen crypto, according to the Treasury. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: US lifts sanctions on Tornado Cash, a crypto mixer linked to North…
Cyberattack disrupts train ticket sales in Ukraine
Ukrzaliznytsia, Ukraine’s state-owned railway operator, has been hit by a cyberattack that disrupted online ticket sales. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Cyberattack disrupts train ticket sales in Ukraine
23andMe faces an uncertain future — so does your genetic data
As 23andMe’s bankruptcy looms, privacy experts warn customers to delete their DNA data. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: 23andMe faces an uncertain future — so does your genetic data
Valve removes video game demo suspected of being malware
Valve removed a video game called Sniper: Phantom’s Resolution from Steam after users reported that its free demo contained malware. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Valve removes video game demo suspected…
Russian zero-day seller is offering up to $4 million for Telegram exploits
Two sources in the zero-day industry say Operation Zero’s prices for exploits against the popular messaging app Telegram will depend on different factors. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Russian zero-day seller…
Federal judge blocks DOGE’s access to Social Security Administration’s banks of personal information
The order accused DOGE of engaging in a “fishing expedition” at the federal agency. © 2025 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Federal judge…
North Korea launches new unit with a focus on AI hacking, per report
North Korea is reportedly launching a new cybersecurity unit called Research Center 227 within its intelligence agency Reconnaissance General Bureau (RGB). © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News |…
Hackers are ramping up attacks using year-old ServiceNow security bugs to target unpatched systems
Threat intelligence startup GreyNoise says it has observed a ‘notable resurgence’ in attack activity © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Hackers are…
How a $6M bet on Wiz turned into a massive 200x return for one early backer
Wiz’s $32 billion all-cash acquisition by Google parent Alphabet promises a colossal payday for the cybersecurity startup’s early-stage investors. The deal is a big win for Sequoia, one of the best-known VC firms, which stands to make $3 billion, about…
Data breach at stalkerware SpyX affects close to 2 million, including thousands of Apple users
Another consumer-grade spyware operation was hacked in June 2024, which exposed thousands of Apple Account credentials. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article:…
Hacked, leaked, exposed: Why you should never use stalkerware apps
Using stalkerware is creepy, unethical, potentially illegal, and puts your data and that of your loved ones in danger. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read…
Analytics company Dataminr secures $85M to fund growth
Dataminr, a data analytics company that counts NATO and OpenAI among its customers, has raised $85 million in a combination of convertible financing and credit, Dataminr announced on Wednesday. It’s chump change for Dataminr, which closed a $475 million round…
US teachers’ union says hackers stole sensitive personal data on over 500,000 members
PSEA says it “took steps to ensure” its stolen data was deleted, suggesting a ransom demand was paid © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the…
Cape opens $99/month beta of its privacy-first mobile plan, inks Proton deal, raises $30M
Mobile networks continue to be a major target for cybersecurity breaches, and Chinese hacking group Salt Typhoon‘s persistent attacks on multiple carriers are only the latest known examples. The mobile carrier startup Cape is taking a novel approach to addressing…
Researchers name several countries as potential Paragon spyware customers
The Citizen Lab said it believes several governments may be customers of spyware maker Paragon Solutions. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article:…
Here’s why Google pitched its $32B Wiz acquisition as ‘multicloud’
Tuesday’s big news that Google is acquiring security startup Wiz for a record-breaking $32 billion comes with a very big qualifier. Google says it will position Wiz as a “multicloud” offering, meaning Wiz will not be a Google-only shop. The…
CISA scrambles to contact fired employees after court rules layoffs ‘unlawful’
Federal court rules U.S. cybersecurity agency must re-hire over 100 former employees © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: CISA scrambles to contact…
Confirmed: Google buys Wiz for $32B to beef up in cloud security
Google is making the biggest acquisition in its history. The company’s parent company Alphabet is buying Wiz, the cloud security startup, for $32 billion in an all-cash transaction. The deal has now been confirmed. Wiz will remain an independent platform…
Confirmed: Google is buying Wiz for $32B to beef up in cloud security
Google is making the biggest acquisition in its history. The company’s parent company Alphabet is acquiring Wiz, the cloud security startup, for $32 billion in an all-cash transaction. The deal has now been confirmed. Wiz will remain an independent platform…
Google is buying Wiz for up to $33B to beef up in cloud security
Google is making the biggest acquisition in its history. The company’s parent company Alphabet is acquiring Wiz, the cloud security startup, for between $32 billion and $33 billion, sources very close to the deal have told me. The deal should…
Google is buying Wiz for $32B to beef up in cloud security, sources say
Google is making the biggest acquisition in its history. The company’s parent company Alphabet is acquiring Wiz, the cloud security startup, for $32 billion, our sources say. The deal will still need regulatory and other approvals before closing. From what…
Google revives talks to acquire Wiz at higher valuation
Google’s parent company Alphabet is again in advanced talks to acquire cloud cybersecurity startup Wiz, a person familiar with the deal told TechCrunch. The two companies were close to securing a deal at a $23 billion valuation last summer, but…
Texas man faces prison for activating ‘kill switch’ on former employer’s network
Software developer Davis Lu was found guilty of sabotaging the company’s systems. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Texas man faces prison…
Hackers are exploiting Fortinet firewall bugs to plant ransomware
Security researchers say that a threat actor it calls Mora_001 has ‘close ties’ to the Russia-linked hacking group © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the…
DOGE staffer violated Treasury rules by emailing unencrypted personal data
Marko Elez emailed a spreadsheet containing personal information to two Trump administration officials. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: DOGE staffer violated…
Vote for the session you want to see at TechCrunch Sessions: AI
We’ve been blown away by the overwhelming response to speak at TechCrunch Sessions: AI on June 5 in Zellerbach Hall at UC Berkeley. After thorough consideration, we’ve selected six standout finalists. The power to choose who will take the stage…
UK’s internet watchdog puts storage and file-sharing services on watch over CSAM
As duties under the U.K.’s Online Safety Act (OSA) related to tackling illegal content came into force Monday, the internet watchdog, Ofcom, said it has launched a new enforcement program focused on online storage and file-sharing services. The regulator said…
European tech industry coalition calls for ‘radical action’ on digital sovereignty — starting with buying local
A broad coalition drawn from across the ranks of Europe’s tech industry is calling for “radical action” from European Union lawmakers to shrink reliance on foreign-owned digital infrastructure and services to bolster the bloc’s economic prospects, resilience, and security in…
AT&T technician Mark Klein, who exposed secret NSA spying, dies
Klein, a former AT&T technician turned whistleblower, exposed mass surveillance by the U.S. government in 2006. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article:…
Accused LockBit ransomware developer extradited to the US
The U.S. Department of Justice announced that Rostislav Panev, who developed code and maintained infrastructure for LockBit, is now in U.S. custody. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News…
Developer of LockBit ransomware gets extradited to the United States
The U.S. Department of Justice announced that Rostislav Panev, who developed code and maintained infrastructure for LockBit, is now in U.S. custody. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News…
US lawmakers urge UK spy court to hold Apple ‘backdoor’ secret hearing in public
U.S. bipartisan lawmakers say the U.K. order gagging Apple from disclosing the demand is unconstitutional. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: US…
UK’s secret iCloud backdoor order triggers civil rights challenge
The U.K. government’s secret order to Apple demanding it backdoor the end-to-end encrypted version of its iCloud storage service has now been challenged by two civil rights groups, Liberty and Privacy International, which filed complaints Thursday. They called the order…
Amazon is still hosting stalkerware victims’ data weeks after breach alert
Amazon won’t say if it will stop hosting data from three phone surveillance operations that spilled private data on millions of people. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News…
Apple’s Lockdown Mode is good for security — but its notifications are baffling
Lockdown Mode is an “extreme protection” feature that’s good for at-risk users, but its notifications are increasingly confusing. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the…
Apple’s appeal against UK’s secret iCloud backdoor order must be held in public, rights groups urge
Privacy rights groups have called on Apple’s legal challenge to a secret U.K. government order asking it to backdoor an end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) version of its iCloud storage service to be heard in public, rather than behind closed doors. The…
Estonia-based Blackwall raises €45 million Series B to protect SMBs from malicious online traffic
A huge chunk of online traffic now comes from bots, both good and bad — but AI is boosting the latter. From DDoS attacks to scraping, there’s a renewed barrage of threats that companies have to deal with. According to…
The people in Elon Musk’s DOGE universe
Meet the DOGE staffers and senior advisors in Elon Musk’s inner circle, and how they got there. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original…
Garantex administrator arrested in India under extradition law
Garantex co-founder Aleksej Besciokov was arrested in India’s Kerala on Tuesday under the country’s extradition law. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article:…
Pentera nabs $60M at a $1B+ valuation to build simulated network attacks to train security teams
Strong and smart security operations teams are at the heart of any cybersecurity strategy, and today a startup that builds tooling to help keep them on their toes is announcing some funding on the back of a lot of growth.…
North Korean government hackers snuck spyware on Android app store
Cybersecurity firm Lookout found several samples of a North Korean spyware it calls KoSpy. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: North Korean…
Tata Technologies’ data leaked by ransomware gang
A ransomware gang has leaked internal Tata Technologies data, a month after the company confirmed a ransomware attack. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the…
Apple fixes new security flaw used in ‘extremely sophisticated attack’
The flaw was in the browser engine WebKit, used by Safari and other apps. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Apple fixes…
DOGE axes CISA ‘red team’ staffers amid ongoing federal cuts
Affected staff say more than 100 employees working to protect U.S. government networks were ‘axed’ with no prior warning © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read…
FTC says Americans lost $12.5B to scams last year — social media, AI, and crypto didn’t help
You’re not the only one getting voicemails about your car’s extended warranty. According to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), about 2.6 million people submitted reports on falling victim to fraud in 2024, totaling $12.5 billion in losses. That’s a…
Trump nominates Sean Plankey as new CISA director
Plankey, if approved by the Senate, will serve as CISA’s third director. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Trump nominates Sean Plankey…
FTC says Americans lost $12.5B to scams last year — social media, AI and crypto didn’t help
You’re not the only one getting voicemails about your car’s extended warranty. According to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), about 2.6 million people submitted reports on falling victim to fraud in 2024, totaling $12.5 billion in losses. That’s a…
Sola emerges from stealth with $30M to build the ‘Stripe for security’
Enterprises these days can choose from hundreds of apps and services available to secure their networks, data and assets — nearly as many more to help them manage all the alerts and extra work that those security apps generate. But…
Some say passkeys are clunky — this startup wants to change that
Hawcx, backed by Engineering Capital, aims to solve passkeys’ adoption challenge with its new tech. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Some…
What PowerSchool won’t say about its data breach affecting millions of students
New details have emerged about PowerSchool’s data breach — but here’s what PowerSchool still isn’t saying. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article:…
Hacker accessed PowerSchool’s network months before massive December breach
CrowdStrike says a hacker had access to PowerSchool’s internal system as far back as August. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Hacker…
Following takedown operation, Garantex invites customers to ‘face-to-face’ Moscow meeting
Russian crypto exchange Garantex has yet to directly address the international law enforcement operation that resulted in the seizure of its domains, and criminal charges against two of its administrators. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.…
US charges admins of Garantex for allegedly facilitating crypto money laundering for terrorists and hackers
The administrators of Garantex, Aleksej Besciokov and Aleksandr Mira Serda, allegedly knew their crypto exchange was used to launder money, according to U.S. prosecutors. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from…
Japanese telco giant NTT Com says hackers accessed details of almost 18,000 organizations
Unidentified hackers breached NTT Com’s network to steal personal information of employees at thousands of corporate customers © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original…
FBI says scammers are targeting US executives with fake BianLian ransom notes
The FBI is warning that scammers are impersonating the BianLian ransomware gang using fake ransom notes sent to U.S. corporate executives. The fake ransom notes, first reported by U.S. cybersecurity company GuidePoint Security, claim that hackers have gained access to…
Anthropic’s Claude Code tool had a bug that ‘bricked’ some systems
The problematic code changed file permissions that broke some systems, users say. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Anthropic’s Claude Code tool…
Hacked health firm HCRG demanded journalist ‘take down’ data breach reporting, citing UK court order
DataBreaches.net declined to comply, citing a lack of jurisdiction. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Hacked health firm HCRG demanded journalist ‘take…
Russian crypto exchange Garantex seized by law enforcement operation
An international coalition of law enforcement agencies seized the official website of Garantex, which has previously been sanctioned by the U.S. and E.U. governments. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from…
Armis buys Otorio for $120M to beef up cybersecurity in physical spaces
More consolidation is playing out in the security industry as platform players scoop up technology to give them deeper expertise in growing business areas. Thursday, Armis, a $4.2 billion specialist in cyber exposure management, said it would be acquiring Otorio,…
Crogl, armed with $30M, says it’s built an AI ‘Iron Man suit’ for security analysts
AI agents are marching across the world of IT, and on Thursday a startup called Crogl is debuting its contribution to the field: an autonomous assistant that helps cybersecurity researchers analyze daily network alerts to find and fix security incidents.…
Crogl, armed with $30M, takes the wraps off a new AI ‘Iron Man suit’ for security analysts
AI agents are marching across the world of IT, and on Thursday a startup called Crogl is debuting its contribution to the field: an autonomous assistant for cybersecurity researchers to help them analyse thousands of daily network alerts to find…
UK quietly scrubs encryption advice from government websites
The UK is no longer recommending the use of encryption for at-risk groups following its iCloud backdoor demands © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the…
Catalan court says NSO Group executives can be charged in spyware investigation
The ruling said that a lower court can charge two NSO Group co-founders and a former executive of two affiliate companies for the alleged hacking of a lawyer. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article…
Former NSA official says federal worker cuts will have ‘devastating impact’ on cyber and national security
Former top U.S. cybersecurity official Rob Joyce told lawmakers on Wednesday that cuts to federal probationary employees will have a “devastating impact” on U.S. national security. Joyce, who was the director of cybersecurity for the National Security Agency until retiring…
Justice Department charges Chinese hackers-for-hire linked to Treasury breach
The individuals are accused of hacking over 100 U.S. organizations over the course of a decade © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article:…
Broadcom urges VMware customers to patch ‘emergency’ zero-day bugs under active exploitation
Security experts warn of ‘huge impact’ of actively exploited hypervisor flaws that allow sandbox escape © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Broadcom…
CIA director says US has paused sharing intelligence with Ukraine
The confirmation of the pause on intelligence sharing follows a heated exchange between the U.S. and Ukrainian presidents © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the…
Apple is challenging U.K.’s iCloud encryption backdoor order
Apple is challenging a U.K. Government data access order in the Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT), the Financial Times reports. The order targeted iCloud backups that are protected by end-to-end encryption. Last month, press leaks revealed the existence of the January…
Hackers launder most of Bybit’s stolen crypto worth $1.4B
Experts note that this is just the first step for the alleged North Korean hackers to profit from the historic heist. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News |…
Hackers launder most of Bybit’s stolen crypto worth $1.4 billion
Experts note that this is just the first step for the alleged North Korean hackers to profit from the historic heist. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News |…
Polish space agency says it’s investigating a cyberattack
Poland’s space agency (POLSA) says it is working to restore services following a cybersecurity incident. POLSA, the Polish government agency responsible for the country’s space activities, said in a post on X that it had “immediately disconnected” its network from…
Lee Enterprises ransomware attack halts freelance and contractor payments
The ransomware attack is affecting Lee’s ability to pay outside vendors, including freelancers and contractors, TechCrunch has learned. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the…
Lee Enterprises ransomware attack hits freelance and contractor payments
The ransomware attack is affecting Lee’s ability to pay outside vendors, including freelancers and contractors, TechCrunch has learned. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the…
US said to halt offensive cyber operations against Russia
The reported policy shift comes as the U.S. government signals a change in its threat assessment of Russia © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the…
As Skype shuts down, its legacy is end-to-end encryption for the masses
iMessage, Signal, and WhatsApp have made E2EE the default for messaging, but Skype paved the way decades ago. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the…
Researchers uncover unknown Android flaws used to hack into a student’s phone
Amnesty International said that Google fixed previously unknown flaws in Android that allowed authorities to unlock phones using forensic tools. On Friday, Amnesty International published a report detailing a chain of three zero-day vulnerabilities developed by phone-unlocking company Cellebrite, which…
The biggest data breaches of 2025 — so far
School student records. Federal government data. Health records and more. Expect an unprecedented year for data breaches. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original…
Belgium investigating alleged cyberattack on intelligence agency by China-linked hackers
The hackers reportedly exploited a flaw in US cybersecurity firm Barracuda’s software to access VSSE’s email server © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original…
Spyzie stalkerware is spying on thousands of Android and iPhone users
Another little-known phone monitoring outfit has quietly amassed half a million customers, whose email addresses are now in Have I Been Pwned. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News…
Archipelo comes out of stealth with $12M funding to secure human and AI-driven code
When it comes to AI software, you can build something clever, but that’s not always the same as building something that is secure. With so much software now getting written by AI, having a window into its security can be…
FBI says North Korea ‘responsible’ for $1.4 billion Bybit heist
The U.S. government law enforcement agency said a North Korean government hacking group it calls TraderTraitor was behind the massive hack of Bybit. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security…
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Just 2 days left to save up to $1,130
Clock’s ticking! You’ve got just 48 hours left to lock in your spot at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 and save up to $1,130 on individual ticket types or 30% on group tickets. Don’t wait — secure your pass now before prices…
These alternatives to popular apps can help reclaim your online life from billionaires and surveillance
Not every app or service wants to monetize your personal data. Here are some of our favorite alternatives to popular apps. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News |…
Hacked crypto exchange Bybit offers $140M bounty to trace stolen funds
Bybit has already paid more than $4 million to bounty hunters who helped trace and freeze some of the stolen funds. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News |…
Hacked crypto exchange Bybit offers $140 million bounty to trace stolen funds
Bybit has already paid more than $4 million to bounty hunters who helped trace and freeze some of the stolen funds. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News |…
Cellebrite suspends Serbia as customer after claims police used firm’s tech to plant spyware
Security researchers found evidence that Cellebrite was used by Serbian police to hack into the cellphones of a local journalist and an activist. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security…
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: 3 days left to save up to $1,130 on passes
Tick-tock! The last three days to save up to $1,130 to TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 are winding down! Get your tickets today for massive savings on Disrupt 2025 individual passes and up to 30% on group tickets. These offers end February…
Anagram takes a gamified approach to employee cybersecurity training
Despite employers requiring their employees to complete yearly cybersecurity training courses, human-driven cybersecurity breaches still happen. The problem could even get substantially worse as generative AI increases the scale and personalization of social engineering campaigns. Anagram, formerly known as Cipher,…
Hackers publish sensitive patient data allegedly stolen from Australian IVF provider Genea
Genea gets a court injunction after ransomware gang Termite claims to have leaked patient information © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Hackers…
Thousands of exposed GitHub repos, now private, can still be accessed through Copilot
Data exposed even briefly can live on in generative AI chatbots long after the data is made private. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the…
The people in Elon Musk’s DOGE universe
Meet the DOGE staffers and senior advisors in Elon Musk’s inner circle, and how they got there. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original…
US employee screening giant DISA says hackers accessed data of more than 3M people
The Texas-based company said hackers accessed applicants’ SSNs and financial information © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: US employee screening giant DISA…
DOGE’s HR email is getting the ‘Bee Movie’ spam treatment
Over the weekend, Elon Musk surveyed his followers on X — the platform he spent $44 billion to buy — asking whether federal employees should be required to send his team an email with a list of five things they…
Three years on, Europe looks to Ukraine for the future of defense tech
Today marks three years since Russia’s illegal, unprovoked, and brutal invasion of Ukraine. The Ukrainian people have heroically fought the war with grit and determination, but they have also, against the odds, innovated on and off the battlefield. In addition…
Researchers accuse North Korea of $1.4 billion Bybit crypto heist
North Korea is behind the massive crypto hack, according to several blockchain monitoring firms and a well-known researcher © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the…
Australia bans government use of Kaspersky software due to ‘unacceptable security risk’
The Australian government followed the U.S., Canada, and the United Kingdom in taking action against the Russian cybersecurity giant © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read…
A single default password exposes access to dozens of apartment buildings
An unchanged credential allows anyone to virtually control door locks and elevators at dozens of apartment buildings across North America, a security researcher found. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from…
Crypto exchange Bybit says it was hacked and lost around $1.4B
Crypto exchange Bitby disclosed a breach that that amounts to a loss of $1.4 billion, the largest crypto theft of all time. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News…
Crypto exchange Bybit says it was hacked and lost around $1.4 billion
Crypto exchange Bitby disclosed a breach that that amounts to a loss of $1.4 billion, the largest crypto theft of all time. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News…