Top UK election cyber risks
Disinformation is expected to be among the top cyber risks for elections in 2024. Andrew Brookes | Image Source | Getty Images Britain is expected to face a barrage of …
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AT&T investigating breach that put customer data on dark web
A pedestrian passes an AT&T store in New York, U.S. Scott Mlyn | CNBC AT&T announced Saturday that it is investigating a two-week-old data breach that published millions of customers’ …
Senate should move swiftly on TikTok bill
TikTok creators gather before a press conference to voice their opposition to the “Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act,” pending crackdown legislation on TikTok in the House of …
Microsoft says Russian hacking group is still trying to crack its systems
A logo sits illuminated at the Microsoft booth in the Mobile World Congress 2024 on February 26, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. Xavi Torrent | Getty Images News | Getty Images …
Financial fraud targets older adults. How to recognize it
10’000 Hours | Digitalvision | Getty Images In an increasingly digital world, the specter of financial fraud looms large, especially for older adults. My experience with an 81-year-old client offers …
Google opens Asia-Pacific cybersecurity research center in Tokyo
Google opened a cybersecurity research center in Tokyo on Thursday as part of a push to enhance security in the Asia-Pacific region. The center will focus on enhancing cybersecurity policy …
North Korea broke into South Korean chip firms, Seoul’s spy agency says
SEOUL – North Korea’s hacking groups have broken into at least two South Korean manufacturers of chipmaking equipment, as the country looks to evade sanctions and turn out its own …
Biden admin warns House about China’s major presence at critical ports
A top trade official at the Department of Homeland Security said in Capitol Hill testimony on Thursday that the Biden administration is concerned about the extent of Chinese manufacturing presence …
Smart Doorbells at Risk for Hacking, Study Finds
A new report finds that some popular smart doorbells are susceptible to hacking, allowing infiltrators to easily take control of them if they are nearby. A test of security cameras …
The White House Warns Cars Made in China Could Unleash Chaos on US Highways
The US government has launched an investigation into the national security risks posed by foreign-made vehicles with internet connectivity—especially those made in China. At a briefing on Wednesday, Secretary of …