Data Breach Today

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

LockBit Leader Vows to Continue Hacking Russian-speaking ransomware operation LockBit reestablished a dark web leak site Saturday afternoon, posting a lengthy screed apparently authored by its leader, who vowed not to retreat from the criminal underground world. The FBI had no comment.

Ransomware 228

Ransomware IT 228

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Apple announced the implementation of a post-quantum cryptographic protocol called PQ3 will be integrated into iMessage. Apple announced a new post-quantum cryptographic protocol called PQ3 that will be integrated into the company messaging application iMessage to secure communications against highly sophisticated quantum attacks. Apple said that PQ3 is the first messaging protocol to reach what they call Level 3 security, which is the most secure protocol for messaging apps today.

Encryption 138

Encryption Communications Authentication Security 138

WIRED Threat Level

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

A student investigation at the University of Waterloo uncovered a system that scanned countless undergrads without consent.

Privacy 121

Privacy Security 121

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

A Russian national (49) was charged with a cyberattack on a local power plant that caused a widespread blackout. The news agency TASS reported that a Russian national (49) is set to face trial on charges of carrying out a cyberattack on a local power plant that left 38 villages in the Vologda region in the dark. The attack took place one year ago, the man faces up to eight years in prison.

Government 136

Government Access IT Information Security 136

Advertisement

Many software teams have migrated their testing and production workloads to the cloud, yet development environments often remain tied to outdated local setups, limiting efficiency and growth. This is where Coder comes in. In our 101 Coder webinar, you’ll explore how cloud-based development environments can unlock new levels of productivity. Discover how to transition from local setups to a secure, cloud-powered ecosystem with ease.

Cloud

WIRED Threat Level

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Plus: Scammers try to dupe Apple with 5,000 fake iPhones, Avast gets fined for selling browsing data, and researchers figure out how to clone fingerprints from your phone screen.

Privacy 94

Privacy Security 94