BlackMatter ransomware gang rose to prominence in the criminal underworld this summer after competitors such as DarkSide and REvil fell by the wayside. The upstart group now appears to have suffered the same fate.
Amidst a recent storm of controversy in which leaks have revealed that repressive governments and even criminal groups have wound up with access to its Pegasus spyware, NSO Group now finds itself unwelcome in the US.
Apple's privacy policy changes have already cost other big tech firms nearly $10 billion in lost ad revenue. Research firm Lotame reports that Snap, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube have lost a combined $9.85 billion thus far in the third and fourth quarters.
Facebook's opt-in facial recognition system will no longer be available in a matter of weeks, and the templates it relied on to function will be deleted. The decision comes as the social media giant rebrands as "Meta" and looks to keep ahead of regulations.
Desorden group hacked Centara Hotels & Resorts again after negotiations for ransom payment collapsed and the hotel recovers part of the databases stolen in the first data breach.
Lazarus hacking group found to be developing capabilities in supply chain attacks and using the MATA framework to conduct cyber espionage on the defense industry.
Facebook is now using device accelerometer data as an alternate means of pinpointing locations and following app users about their day. This happens even if users both opt out of targeted advertising and disable location tracking within the Facebook app.
Cyber attack disrupted Iran’s gas stations accepting government-issued smart cards for subsidized fuel while hacked electronic signs mocked Supreme leader Khamenei and demanded gasoline.
The biggest names in Big Tech are about to be subject to a new investigation. The CFPB wants to look over their handling of payment data, as a means of providing better protections against things like fraud and data breaches.
If the new rules are approved, a broad range of Chinese companies will be subject to screening of data transfers that involve personal information or pertain to critical infrastructure.
