Russian Ransomware Gang Attack Destabilizes UK Royal Mail
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Security / National Security
A Police App Exposed Secret Details About Raids and Suspects
SweepWizard, an app that law enforcement used to coordinate raids, left sensitive information about hundreds of police operations publicly accessible.
A Siemens S7-1500 Logic Controller Flaw Raises the Specter of Stuxnet
More than 120 models of Siemens’ S7-1500 PLCs contain a serious vulnerability—and no fix is on the way.
Slack Discloses Breach of Its Github Code Repository
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January 6 Report: 11 Details You May Have Missed
The January 6 Committee’s 841-page report will go down as one of the most important documents in US history. These key details stand out.
Turla, a Russian Espionage Group, Piggybacked on Other Hackers’ USB Infections
The infamous, FSB-connected Turla group took over other hackers’ servers, exploiting their USB drive malware for targeted espionage.
WhatsApp Launches Proxy Tool to Fight Internet Censorship
Amid internet shutdowns in Iran, the encrypted messaging app is introducing proxy connections that can help people get online.