The LockBit ransomware gang apologizes, Google settles privacy lawsuits and cybercriminals impersonate brands and the U.K. government. Here are the latest threats and advisories for the week of January 6, 2023. Threat Advisories and Alerts Cybercriminals Impersonate Brands with Search Ads And Fake Sites The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning that cybercriminals are directing internet browsers to malicious sites via search ads. How does the scam work? Bad actors build a fake website that impersonates a legitimate brand and then advertises it to appear at the top of search results. Once browsers click the ad,…
WhatsApp Unveils Proxy Support to Tackle Internet Censorship
The Meta-owned firm also compiled a guide designed to help users set up their own proxy servers
U.S. to unveil over $3 bln in Ukraine aid with new air defense missiles
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Jan. 6: ‘There aren’t two sides to this’
To those who say there’s not enough information, yet, about the insurrection to make an objective judgment about what happened on Jan. 6: There are people from both parties who were traumatized by that day. It isn’t subjective — there aren’t two sides…
RSA crypto cracked? Or perhaps not!
Stand down from blue alert, it seems… but why not plan your cryptographic agility anyway?
What the latest employment surge means for technology jobs
Even if the economy hits rough waters, there will be demand for professionals who can design and build the systems to navigate through the storm.
Andrew Tate: Bodyguard description matches ‘loverboy’ accusation – Insider
Andrew Tate: Bodyguard description matches ‘loverboy’ accusation InsiderAndrew Tate luxury cars seized and properties raided – BBC News BBC NewsAndrew Tate: 2 women say they aren’t victims, wrongly named by police Insid…
Lawsuit blames Trump for Capitol riot death
Former President Donald Trump has been sued for the wrongful death of Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick
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Football: Change ‘gladiator’ mentality
Re: “Bills’ Hamlin in critical condition after collapse on field” [Jan. 2, Sports]: I do not watch football. This is because seeing the frequent injuries, like Damar Hamlin’s collapse on-field, is both horrifying — and predictable. This sport takes the…
Covid in Iran: 5 patients die, dozens infected
Iran’s Health Ministry announced on Friday 5 new Covid deaths and more than 70 cases of coronavirus over the past 24 hours