Hackers Have Access to iOS 14 Months Before You Will Apple gives developers early prototypes of their new software so that Apple doesn’t have a disaster on its hands when the new software is released and user’s applications no longer work. Unfortunately, some developers sell those phones – or at least access to them – […]
Continue reading → [DISPLAY_ACURAX_ICONS]About a year ago the Governor of New York signed the SHIELD act into law. Among other things, the law broadened the definition of a breach to include ACCESS to the data, not just stealing it. It also broadened the definition of personally identifiable information. Notice that no one talks about non-public personal information any […]
Continue reading → [DISPLAY_ACURAX_ICONS]AG Says They Unlocked Shooter’s iPhone Without Needing Apple to Hack Their Security For a couple of decades the FBI and Justice Department has been saying that software vendors need to insert backdoors into their security software to make it easier for the government to hack it if they want to. One high profile case […]
Continue reading → [DISPLAY_ACURAX_ICONS]There is this expression – misery loves company. Well, maybe, the group of U.S. defense contractors who have been hacked feel better that they are not alone. Of course, maybe not. I am not sure why this information is coming out now, but, if we assume that the groups who are attacking the Japanese are […]
Continue reading → [DISPLAY_ACURAX_ICONS]Pitney Bowes Hit By Ransomware for 2nd Time in 7 Months Pitney Bowes has verified that it has been hit by a ransomware attack for the second time in 7 months. This time it is the maze ransomware, which steals data before encrypting your systems. Sometimes ransomware hackers leave their hooks in a victim’s system […]
Continue reading → [DISPLAY_ACURAX_ICONS]UPDATE: To add insult to injury, scammers are taking advantage of the situation and sending emails to people telling them that have come in contact with someone who tested positive and they should click on this link. It goes without saying that no good could possibly come from that, so don’t click. Credit: Computer Weekly […]
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