Hackable firmware lurks inside Dell, HP and Lenovo computers amid supply chain security efforts
"Unsigned" firmware continues to haunt the hardware industry.
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Chinese-linked hacking group using Windows backdoors to go after gambling industry targets
The group has links with Winnti or APT27.
DHS’s cyber wing responds to ransomware attack on pipeline operator
The incident serves as a warning for industrial companies of the ways that ransomware can impact operations.
Joshua Schulte's defense asks for a mistrial in the Vault 7 case
Former co-workers gave Schulte the nickname "nuclear option" at the CIA because of his propensity to explode.
Facebook must unblock NSO Group employee’s account, Israeli court rules
It is the latest twist in a broader, high-stakes legal battle between Facebook and NSO Group,
Dell to sell RSA to private equity group for $2 billion
The deal includes ownership of the annual conference held in San Francisco.
Iran-linked hackers use VPN exploits in far-flung spying campaign
A failure to patch has enabled a three-year running hacking campaign.
Reality Winner seeks clemency for leaking NSA report on Russian hacking attempts
Winner was sentenced in 2018 after she allegedly mailed classified information from the NSA.
Joshua Schulte's attorneys are trying to call Mike Pompeo in the Vault 7 trial
As CIA Director at the time of the leak, Pompeo would have overseen the investigation into how the Vault 7 files became public.
Mobile phishing scam hits customers at big North American banks
Customers at big banks like Chase, the Royal Bank of Canada, and London-based HSBC are among the targets, researchers said.
Energy Department shakes up cyber leadership with appointment of ex-NSA official
Gates replaces Karen Evans, who was sworn in in September 2018.
How the suspected Equifax hackers covered their tracks
At one point Justice Department personnel considered issuing a subpeona for Equifax documents.
Why aren’t presidential candidates talking about cybercrime?
Op-ed: The American electorate says reducing cybercrime is a top priority of theirs. It's time for the candidates to start talking about it.
