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published on 07/27/2021

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Apple warns users to immediately install update to counter serious security flaw

The company says the update process take less than five minutes

Apple users are being urged to immediately install an update on their devices to avoid a nasty exploit that could lead to a malicious malware infection.

Thanks to a tip-off from an anonymous researcher, Apple has issued a security update for Mac, iPhone, and iPad users -- iOS 14.7.1, iPadOS 14.7.1, and macOS Big Sur 11.5.1. The company says the update will repair a memory corruption issue that has been proven to allow a malicious app to "execute arbitrary code with kerne...

07/27/2021 By Gary Guthrie

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Microsoft warns consumers about LemonDuck malware threat affecting Windows devices

Users should be wary of any email that has misspelled words and curious-looking subject lines

Microsoft sent out an important heads-up to its customers on Friday to warn about malware that’s targeting Windows-based computer systems. This specific th...

07/23/2021 By Gary Guthrie

France says China state hackers are using compromised routers in massive attack campaign

Officials say hackers are targeting organizations through compromised routers

Authorities from France warned Wednesday that Chinese hackers are using hacked home and office routers as part of a large and ongoing attack campaign....

07/22/2021 By Sarah D. Young

Cybersecurity researchers discover Windows malware that gets installed via ads

The ‘MosaicLoader’ malware is being used to steal passwords and other sensitive information

Cybersecurity firm Bitdefender has discovered a new form of malware that gets installed through advertisements in search results. The company says the malw...

07/21/2021 By Sarah D. Young

E.U. condemns use of spyware on journalists following widespread spyware breach

The accused cybersecurity intelligence agency says E.U. officials have it all wrong

The European Union (E.U.) says any use of spyware to take advantage of what journalists are communicating on their electronic devices is not only improper...

07/19/2021 By Gary Guthrie

Biden administration accuses China of being behind major cyberattacks

The U.S. and its allies say China used ‘criminal contract hackers’ to execute Microsoft Exchange hack

On Monday, the Biden Administration, along with governments in Europe and Asia, formally accused China of being behind a string of hacks and cyberattacks i...

07/19/2021 By Sarah D. Young

Mint Mobile data breach compromises customers’ phone numbers and personal information

The carrier says some phone numbers were sent to another carrier without permission

Another data breach has hit the consumer world, this time affecting those who use the phone carrier Mint Mobile. The carrier reportedly sent messages t...

07/13/2021 By Christopher Maynard

Identity theft is on its way to a record year

People are safer than businesses, but they’re still vulnerable to trickle-down issues

There seems to be no end in sight when it comes to identity theft. The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC), a nonprofit organization established to suppo...

07/08/2021 By Gary Guthrie

Russia-linked ‘Cozy Bear’ hackers breach Republican party computer systems

Cyber criminals are still trying to breach government systems around the world

A group of hackers with ties to the Russian government breached the computer systems of the Republican National Committee (RNC) last week, Bloomberg report...

07/07/2021 By Sarah D. Young

Microsoft issues patches for PrintNightmare vulnerability

The company is urging users to install the updates immediately

Microsoft has issued a security patch for the so-called PrintNightmare flaw, which affects the Print Spooler feature that runs by default on Windows. T...

07/07/2021 By Sarah D. Young

Hacker group locks up a million devices and demands $70 million in ransom

The extent of the hack varies, but the U.S. government says it’s on the case

While many consumers were celebrating the Fourth of July, a ring of international hackers were celebrating for an entirely different reason. Over the holid...

07/06/2021 By Gary Guthrie

LinkedIn data breach grows to include over a billion hacked files

The security of the social networking platform is very concerning, one expert says

Remember that LinkedIn breach that put 700 million user records at risk? That number has now risen to a billion records that include the personal informati...

07/01/2021 By Gary Guthrie

LinkedIn data breach puts 700 million user records at risk

Experts say the breach may have compromised 93% of the platform’s user accounts

A LinkedIn breach could have unveiled the personal data of 93% of its user base, or around 700 million accounts. RestorePrivacy says that the data has...

06/29/2021 By Gary Guthrie

Researchers find security flaw in Peloton Bike+ that allows hackers to spy on riders

Bikes set up in public spaces could be used to steal personal information

Researchers have found that the Peloton Bike+ had a flaw that rendered it vulnerable to being remotely hacked. The product isn’t yet commercially available...

06/16/2021 By Sarah D. Young

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Users should be wary of any email that has misspelled words and curious-looking subject lines

Officials say hackers are targeting organizations through compromised routers

The ‘MosaicLoader’ malware is being used to steal passwords and other sensitive information

The accused cybersecurity intelligence agency says E.U. officials have it all wrong

The U.S. and its allies say China used ‘criminal contract hackers’ to execute Microsoft Exchange hack

The carrier says some phone numbers were sent to another carrier without permission

Findings suggest that customer privacy should be a top priority for social media companies

People are safer than businesses, but they’re still vulnerable to trickle-down issues

Cyber criminals are still trying to breach government systems around the world

The company is urging users to install the updates immediately

The extent of the hack varies, but the U.S. government says it’s on the case

The security of the social networking platform is very concerning, one expert says

Experts say the breach may have compromised 93% of the platform’s user accounts

Bikes set up in public spaces could be used to steal personal information

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