A hacking group that distributed files stolen from a Russian contractor to the media last week has published some of the documents online.
Tag Archives: Government security
Hacked Bulgarian database reaches online forums
Data on millions of people stolen from the Bulgarian government has already popped up on hacker trading forums.
Stop facial recognition trials now, warns UK committee
The UK government should suspend trials of automatic facial recognition systems until it can meet regulators’ concerns about the technology, according to a report released Friday.
Ransomware attackers, US mayors say you should go jump in a lake
The US Conference of Mayors has unanimously adopted a resolution not to pay any more ransoms to hackers.
Georgia’s court system hit by ransomware
There’s a hint that it might involve Ryuk ransomware. If so, it might be the fourth Ryuk attack against state and local agencies since May.
$50 DeepNude app undresses women with a single click
“I’m not a voyeur, I’m a technology enthusiast,” says the creator, who combined deepfake AI with a need for cash to get ka-CHING!
Presidential text alerts are open to spoofing attacks, warn researchers
Researchers have shown that it’s technically possible for hackers to target the US Presidential text Alerts system to send fake messages.
Government agencies still send sensitive files via hackable .zips
Senator Ron Wyden has written to NIST asking for guidance and training for government staff in how to share files securely.
The US is reportedly seeding Russia’s power grid with malware
The US is alleged to have been quietly planting malware throughout Russia’s energy networks in response to years of Russian attacks on its own power grid.
I’d like to add you to my professional network of people to spy on
A deepfake was reportedly spotted in the wild: LinkedIn’s well-connected, young, attractive Eurasia/Russia expert “Katie Jones.”