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Cybercrime
Apple Removed 95,000 Fraudulent Applications From App Store in 2020
In 2020, Apple removed or rejected hundreds of thousands of applications from the App Store for engaging in various forms of fraudulent behavior, including spam, mischief, and privacy violations.
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Security Researchers Dive Into DarkSide Ransomware
Following the ransomware attack that impacted the pipeline operated by Georgia-based Colonial Pipeline, security firms are providing detailed information on the cybercriminal gang behind the attack.
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Alaska Courts Restore Email, Lack Answers on Cyber Attack
The Alaska court system said Tuesday it had restored email capabilities nearly two weeks after a cybersecurity attack.
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Ransomware world in 2021: who, how and why
In this report, we take a step back from the day-to-day ransomware news cycle and follow the ripples back into the heart of the ecosystem to understand how it is organized.
Ransomware Gang Threatens Release of DC Police Records
A Russian-speaking ransomware syndicate that stole data from the Washington, D.C., police department says negotiations over payment have broken down, with it rejecting a $100,000 payment, and it will release sensitive information that could put lives a…
University of California Confirms Personal Information Stolen in Cyberattack
The University of California (UC) this week confirmed that personal information was stolen in a cyberattack involving the Accellion File Transfer Appliance (FTA) service.
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XcodeGhost Malware Discovered in 2015 Impacted 128 Million iOS Users
Documents submitted in a court case involving Apple revealed that the XcodeGhost malware discovered in 2015 impacted 128 million iOS users.
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The best CISOs think like Batman, not Superman
Many CISOs see themselves as Superman — soaring overhead, cape fluttering, and ready to swoop in and save the day at a moment’s notice if a crisis arises. There have been entire summits and award ceremonies based around the idea of CISOs as superheroes…