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Malicious group that attacked Colonial Pipeline rebrands itself, and sends warning to US

According to leading cyber researchers, the DarkSide group, which dropped under the radar after the FBI recovered much of the ransom paid by Colonial Pipeline, has resumed activity under a different name. "We believe in our motherland, we love our families," a representative of the group said in an interview

Cybertech | 5/08/2021

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Zoom to pay users $85 million in compensation for 'Zoombombing'

The lawsuit claimed that the company violated user privacy by sharing data with third-party platforms and allowing malicious actors to enter and disrupt meetings. The plaintiffs' attorneys said the settlement was fair given the litigation risks

Cybertech | 4/08/2021

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Sophos research: Hackers targeting Discord platform

Cybercriminals are using the chat platform to distribute and control malware targeting users of the service

Cybertech | 4/08/2021

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New revelations on SolarWinds intrusion in US

The Justice Department released a list of federal prosecutors' offices throughout the country that were hit by the attack. Concern is focused on those in New York where 80% of the email accounts at all four offices were breached

Cybertech | 2/08/2021

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Commentary: Iranian cyberattacks threaten our daily operations

A series of documents, reportedly compiled by an attack group from Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps, provide a glimpse into how malicious actors are increasingly targeting industrial and building management systems, writes Rotem Bar, senior ICS/OT division manager at BDO Israel

Cybertech | 2/08/2021

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Israeli startup Cyolo completes $21 million funding round

The funding will be used to expand the company's solution, which connects users to their organization's systems in line with the new work dynamic, as well as to double the company's workforce by the end of the year

Cybertech | 1/08/2021

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If US ends up in war with major power, it will likely be consequence of cyber breach, Biden says

He expressed concern over growing threats, describing China and Russia as "possibly mortal competitors down the road", and said the U.S. "must work closely with our partners and allies to maintain our technological edge"

Cybertech | 29/07/2021

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Cyber insurance startup At-Bay joins unicorn club with $185 million Series D round

Amid growing challenges like ransomware, the company says it offers a combination of advanced technology and insurance expertise to empower businesses to thrive. At-Bay is now valued at $1.35 billion

Cybertech | 28/07/2021

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Ongoing cyberattack against online Jewish magazine in Turkey

The magazine reports news connected to the Jewish community and monitors antisemitism in the country. It recently published a series of articles about pogroms against the Jews of Thrace in 1934

Cybertech | 28/07/2021

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Commentary: Primary cyberthreats to airlines and tourism in summer 2021

Digital transformation is invaluable in helping businesses in the tourism and hospitality field remain competitive in today's market, but it also provides an entry point for cybercriminals to strike, writes Kim DeCarlis, CMO at PerimeterX

Cybertech | 27/07/2021