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Hackers Make Off With Millions From Wisconsin Republicans

October 29 2020 By Syndicator in Security

According to the Wisconsin Republican Party, thieves used altered invoices to make off with $2.3 million in election funds.

Ransomware Wave Targets US Hospitals: What We Know So Far

October 29 2020 By Syndicator in Security

A joint advisory from the CSIA, FBI, and HHS warns of an "increased and imminent" threat to US hospitals and healthcare providers.

How Healthcare Organizations Can Combat Ransomware

October 29 2020 By Syndicator in Security

The days of healthcare organizations relying solely on endpoint security software to stop attacks are over. Here are six ways that healthcare providers can fight the ever-present threat.

Why Defense, Not Offense, Will Determine Global Cyber Powers

October 29 2020 By Syndicator in Security

Darktrace director of strategic threat Marcus Fowlers explains what to expect from nation-state attackers in the months to come -- and why kindergarten classes are a good model for...

Cybercriminals Aim BEC Attacks at Education Industry

October 29 2020 By Syndicator in Security

Heightened vulnerability comes at a time when the sector has been focusing on setting up a remote workforce and online learning amid the pandemic.

Buer Loader “malware-as-a-service” joins Emotet for ransomware delivery

October 29 2020 By Paul Ducklin in Malware, Ransomware, Security, SophosLabs

A relative newcomer in the "malware-as-a-service" scene is starting to attract the big-money ransomware criminals.

Analysis: Forcepoint Can Still Succeed, but It Needs Committed Ownership

October 29 2020 By Syndicator in Security

Raytheon intends to sell Forcepoint to PE firm Francisco Partners. Despite a solid product portfolio and bold strategy, Forcepoint's future is now even more uncertain.

How to Increase Voter Turnout & Reduce Fraud

October 29 2020 By Syndicator in Security

Digital identity verification has advanced, both technologically and legislatively. Is it the answer to simpler, safer voting?

Tracking Users on Waze

October 29 2020 By Bruce Schneier in Security, vulnerabilities

A security researcher discovered a wulnerability in Waze that breaks the anonymity of users:

I found out that I can visit Waze from any web browser at Read more

‘Act of War’ Clause Could Nix Cyber Insurance Payouts

October 29 2020 By Syndicator in Security

The indictment of six members of the Russian military for the NotPetya ransomware attack places companies on notice that insurance "is not a get-out-of-jail-free card."