May 8, 2024 The alleged LockBit ransomware leader is identified, and the gang makes false claims of new victims. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It's Wednesday, May 8, 2024. I'm Howard Solomon, contributing reporter on cybersecurity for TechNewsday.com. more...
May 7, 2024 Microsoft is reported to be tying executive compensation to its security performance, signalling a serious commitment to addressing cybersecurity concerns. This strategic decision comes after high-profile attacks, such as those by China’s Storm-0558 and Russia’s more...
May 6, 2024 Ransomware gang claims responsibility for attacking Italian healthcare service, Russian gang blamed for attacks in Europe, and more. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It's Monday, May 6th, 2024. I'm Howard Solomon, contributing reporter on cybersecurity more...
May 5, 2024 Microsoft has identified a serious vulnerability in Android apps that could allow malicious software to hijack legitimate apps and steal valuable user information. This flaw, named "Dirty Stream," affects many popular apps with billions of more...
May 5, 2024 A recent study conducted by researchers from the Harbin Institute of Technology reveals significant security issues plaguing Chinese government websites, leaving them vulnerable to malicious attacks. The study, which examined nearly 14,000 government websites across more...
May 3, 2024 North Korea exploits weak email DMARC settings, and the latest Verizon analysis of thousands of data breaches. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It’s Friday May 3rd, 2024. I’m Howard Solomon, contributing reporter on cybersecurity for more...
May 1, 2024 Security firm Okta warns of an unprecendented password stuffing attack that is piggybacking on regular user’s mobile and home devices, the UK is banning obvious passwords, Chrome has moved to “post quantum” encryption and maybe more...
May 1, 2024 The latest update to Google Chrome, version 124, which integrates a new quantum-resistant encryption mechanism, has led to significant connection issues for some users. This new feature, the X25519Kyber768 encapsulation mechanism, is designed to enhance more...
May 1, 2024 Starting Monday, the UK will enforce new laws banning the sale of devices with weak default passwords such as "admin" or "12345." This groundbreaking regulation requires all smart devices, including phones, TVs, and smart doorbells, more...
April 30, 2024 The US federal government relaxes the requirement for university degrees for cyber security professionals, a new study finds that AI may have more empathy that human therapists, Elon Musk lays off an employee who slept more...
