Month: December 2024
Clop ransomware shows attack victims
The prolific ransomware threat actor Cl0p has added partial names of some of the companies that were successfully targeted through bugs in Cleo software. This is likely part of its pressure tactic, as it tries to extort money from its victims. Cleo allegedly released a patch in October which didn’t entirely fix the issue, leaving
The extradition of cryptocurrency mogul Do Kwon
Kwon was charged in the U.S. with fraud by federal prosecutors in New York over a $40 billion crash of Terraform Labs’ cryptocurrency, which devastated retail investors around the world. Montenegro has approved the extradition of a South Korean mogul known as “the cryptocurrency king” to the United States. The move follows a months-long legal
Azerbaijan Airlines deadly plane crash
The airline had previously reported that there had been 62 passengers and five crew members aboard the flight. Reports indicate that there were only 29 survivors. Preliminary results of Azerbaijan’s probe into the fatal incident suggest the aircraft was struck by a Russian anti-aircraft missile, or shrapnel from such a missile, individuals briefed on the
NATO Baltic Sea patrols
Finnish authorities seized control of the ship, the Eagle S, on Thursday as they tried to establish whether it had damaged a power cable linking Finland and Estonia and several data cables. It was the latest in a string of incidents involving the disruption of key infrastructure in the region. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said
Samsung Expanded Galaxy Ring Sizes
Samsung is preparing to introduce larger versions of its popular smart ring, the Galaxy Ring, which has already captured attention for its sleek design and health tracking features. The company recently confirmed that two new size options are on the way, listed under the model numbers SM-Q514 and SM-Q515 on its official Support website.One of
The State Of Xbox
Xbox put out a large number of games across console, PC, and mobile, but the company also made Game Pass an expensive mess. And yeah, Xbox had a great showcase this year, giving fans an exciting roadmap for the future, but Microsoft’s gaming division also laid off a lot of people while trying to explain
Cyber threats and defence
The consequences of cyberattacks extend beyond agency IT departments. Traditionally, we think of cyber protection as a technology issue and respond accordingly e.g., how to recover from an incident, how to identify and mitigate attacks, how to prevent exfiltration and other technical fixes. Given the stakes, cybersecurity threat response requires a different mindset that views
23andMe data breach
Last year, genetic testing giant 23andMe lost the genetic and ancestry data on close to 7 million customers, thanks to a data breach that saw hackers brute-force access to thousands of accounts to scrape data on millions more. 23andMe belatedly rolled out multi-factor authentication, a security feature that could have prevented the account hacks. 23andMe
Restrictions of Pornhub content in the USA
Prior to the change, research showed significant amounts of pornography encounters on the site, surpassing even the traffic of Pornhub. Research in 2023 highlighted in the eSafety Commissioner’s online roadmap for age verification technology revealed that 41% of teens ages 16 to 18 reported encountering pornography on X, surpassing the 37% who accessed it on
Crypto AML Rules in Turkey
Turkey is set to implement stringent crypto regulations by February 2025 as part of their effort to tighten anti-money laundering (AML) frameworks to align with global standards. Under the new rule, Turkish crypto service providers will be required to collect identifying information from users who execute transactions worth more than 15,000 Turkish lira (approximately $425).