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Men Convicted of Creating Ransomware Attacks
Their online encryption service allowed hackers to infect computer systems around the world from 2013 to 2017.
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Why Ransomware Is a Major Threat to Manufacturing
Cybercriminals are drawn to the most vulnerable and profitable sectors.
Jun 16th, 2021
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How We Are Protecting Against the Quantum Apocalypse
They're doing it a little differently this time.
Jun 10th, 2021
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Report: 80% of Firms Had Second Ransomware Attack After Paying Off First
Jun 18th, 2021
In this Wednesday, May 12, 2021, file photo, the Carnival Cruise ship 'Liberty' is docked at Port Canaveral, Fla., as crew members get vaccinated for COVID-19. Customers and employees of several Carnival Corp. cruise lines might have had personal information stolen.
Cruise Giant Carnival Says Customers Affected by Breach
Jun 18th, 2021
In this July 23, 2019, file photo, California attorney Michael Avenatti walks from a courthouse in New York, after facing charges. On Wednesday, June 9, 2021, Avenatti's lawyers said he should spend no more than six months behind bars after a jury concluded he tried to extort $25 million from Nike.
'Very Substantial' Prison Time Sought in Nike Extortion Case
Jun 17th, 2021
John McAfee listens during the 4th China Internet Security Conference in Beijing, Aug. 16, 2016.
Software Entrepreneur Fights Extradition for Tax Crimes
Jun 15th, 2021
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Mar 19th, 2021
Amazon headquarters, Seattle, Oct. 2019.
Man Gets 26 Months in Prison Over Amazon Insider Trading
He made $1.4 million with the help of confidential information provided by his wife.
Jun 14th, 2021
Apple store, Brooklyn, New York, March 14, 2020.
Apple Defends Privacy Stance Amid Trump Probe Revelations
A Trump administration probe resulted in the company handing over data from two Democratic congressmen.
Jun 14th, 2021
In this image taken from a video footage run by China's CCTV, a firefighter walks near the aftermath of a gas explosion in Shiyan city in central China's Hubei Province on Sunday, June 13, 2021. At least a dozen people were killed and more seriously injured Sunday after a gas line explosion tore through the residential neighborhood in central China.
Gas Explosion in Central China Kills at Least 12
More than 150 people were sent to the hospital.
Jun 14th, 2021
FBI Director Christopher Wray testifies before the House Judiciary Committee, Capitol Hill, June 10, 2021.
Despite Recent Trend, FBI Frowns on Ransomware Payments
FBI Director Christopher Wray said victims may not get back their data even after forking over millions.
Jun 11th, 2021
Santos Hilario Galvez makes a purchase at a store that accepts Bitcoin, Tamanique, El Salvador, June 9, 2021.
At Bitcoin Beach, a Glimpse of the Crypto Economy
El Zonte, known to surfers for its pounding waves, has had the cryptocurrency in its economy for the past year.
Jun 11th, 2021
This May 2, 2013, file photo, shows the Stillwater platinum and palladium mine near Nye, Mont. Two employees died in an underground accident at the mine in south-central Montana, just north of Two workers at the mining operation have died in an underground accident, company officials said. The employees were in a utility vehicle called a side-by-side that crashed into an underground locomotive at Wednesday afternoon, June 9, said Heather McDowell, a vice president with the South Africa-based Sibanye-Stillwater, which owns the Stillwater Mining Co.
2 Dead After Accident in Montana Mine
It is the only palladium and platinum mining operation in the U.S.
Jun 10th, 2021
An LED-illuminated wireless router in Philadelphia.
Just How Vulnerable Is the Internet?
An outage at a little-known firm raises more questions.
Jun 10th, 2021
TikTok and WeChat icons on a smartphone screen in Beijing, Aug. 7, 2020.
US Drops Order Targeting Chinese Apps
The Biden administration says it will conduct its own review.
Jun 10th, 2021
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10 of the Worst Cyberattacks Against Manufacturers
DuPont, Nissan, Shell and Mondelez have all been victims. A look at what happened and how to guard against these hacks and ransomware schemes.
Jun 10th, 2021
In this Oct. 12, 2020 photo, a worker heads into the JBS meatpacking plant in Greeley, Colo.
Meat Company JBS Paid $11M Ransom In Cyberattack
The news comes after Colonial Pipeline announced it also paid a ransom to a hacker group.
Jun 10th, 2021
The Fastly home page on a computer in Los Angeles, June 8, 2021.
Company Blames Global Internet Outage on Software Bug
The problem was triggered when a customer changed a setting.
Jun 9th, 2021