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US Government Takes an Aim at Government Contractors with Poor Cybersecurity Standards
The DOJ’s new Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative will combat cybercrime and make sure Government contractos follow cybersecurity processes.
Multiple Local TV Stations in the USA Stop Working Due to A Cyber Attack
Sinclair Broadcast Group’s TV stations have been disrupted by a cyber attack. A $ 5 million reward is being offered for information leading to the hacker.
What is killware?
Killware is the big next cybersecurity threat according to DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Several attacks of these kind have affected Americans.
The largest – and weirdest – cyber heist ever
A hacker stole $610m worth of cryptocurrency. And then gave it back.
The biggest ransomware attack ever paralyzed thousands of businesses
Small businesses were demanded to pay up to $5 million ransom. This is not the first time that soviet-based REvil attacks American companies or citizens.
A new wave of ransomware attack hits up to 1,500Â businesses worldwideÂ
By taking advantage of a flaw in Kaseya VSA software, ransomware authors gained access to the RMM system and were able to use it to install ransomware on some of Kaseya’s customers networks.
Are hackers getting rich by using gamers?
Downloading free, pirate versions of videogames may have a high price. Hackers are infecting gamers’ hardware with cryptojacking software.