Phishing attack nets $2.3 million from Texas school district
A Texas school district found out how easy it is to become the victim of a phishing attack. In this case, the district lost millions of dollars.
Apple bug bounty program now open to public with $1M top payout
In an historic move, Apple has opened up its exclusive bug bounty program to the public, and the top prize is huge: a cool $1 million.
Massive phishing attack targets Canadian banks and customers
The victims are many in this massive two-year phishing attack directed at customers at some of the largest Canadian banks.
Ransomware attack ravages telemarketing firm Heritage Co.
Things at The Heritage Co. went from bad to worse after the Arkansas-based telemarketing firm badly mishandled a ransomware attack.
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Twitter patches security issue for Android app, users urged to update
Twitter is warning users about an exploitable security issue in its Android app. The app has been patched — and users are advised to update immediately.
Hospital system pays ransomware hackers: Did it make the right choice?
After being hit by ransomware hackers, New Jersey’s biggest hospital health system paid the attackers to get their files back. Did they do the right thing?
Rooster Teeth experiences data breach, Magecart implicated
Hip entertainment website Rooster Teeth says it experienced a data breach, and InfoSec researchers suspect the notorious Magecart hackers are the culprits.
Fuel pump data theft attacks on the rise, Visa says
Filling your tank? Thieves are looking to empty your bank account. New research shows fuel pump data theft attacks are on the rise.
Data breach at IT firm Conor leaks millions of records
Conor, a South Africa-based information and communication technologies company, is in deep trouble after a massive data breach.
Interpol launches all-out attack against strong encryption
In another assault on privacy, Interpol plans to join law enforcement agencies in the U.S., Australia, and the UK in opposing strong encryption.
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