A woman uses her phone at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2022 in the Emirati capital on May 25, 2022. (Photo by Karim SAHIB / AFP/Getty Images) State Department debars ex-NSA cyber mercenaries who aided vast UAE surveillance operation The former intelligence operatives worked in a hacking unit of the cybersecurity firm DarkMatter, which is known for developing spyware. Aug 31, 2022 By Suzanne Smalley
Getty Images Belarusian hacktivists try NFTs to support antigovernment campaign Belarusian Cyber Partisans released NFTs based on stolen passports, but the marketplace OpenSea said the sale violated its terms of service. Aug 31, 2022
Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technology Anne Neuberger listens to a question during a press briefing at the White House on Sept. 2, 2021. (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images) White House to give aviation executives classified cyberthreat briefing, latest in series of industry meetings The meeting will follow an Aug. 4 briefing with railroad executives to discuss industry responses to critical infrastructure cybersecurity. Aug 30, 2022 By Suzanne Smalley
Wind turbines in the South China Sea, Hong Kong. Getty Images Chinese hackers zero in on Australian manufacturers, wind turbine operators The recently uncovered hacking activity is connected to a decade-old Chinese cyberespionage operation, researchers said. Aug 30, 2022
Cropped hands of woman pointing at map on smart phone while traveling in city during vacation FTC sues data broker over selling location data that can reveal abortion clinic visits The lawsuit against Kochava follows a Biden administration request that the agency use its authorities to protect reproductive privacy. Aug 29, 2022 By Tonya Riley
NEW YORK, NY – T-Mobile store. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Most top mobile carriers retain geolocation data for two years on average, FCC findings show Ten of the top 15 mobile carriers offer no way for consumers to opt-out of geolocation data collection, according to responses to the agency. Aug 26, 2022 By Tonya Riley
Sponsored Operational technology asset visibility fuels a capable cybersecurity program New report offers insights into the vital role of asset visibility in protecting the entire operational technology environment. Aug 25, 2022 By Scoop News Group
(Photo by LIONEL BONAVENTURE/AFP via Getty Images) Senate scrutiny on Twitter heats up after whistleblower complaint Twitter whistleblower Peiter Zatko has been called to testify in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee next month. Aug 25, 2022 By Tonya Riley
(Art Alex/Getty Images) Ransomware attacks jump as new malware strains proliferate, research finds Ransomware cases increased 47 percent amid a rise in attacks involving new strains of malware from the LockBit cybercrime syndicate. Aug 25, 2022 By AJ Vicens
(Photo illustration by Chesnot/Getty Images) Researchers unveil details of sprawling pro-Western influence campaigns The operations likely emanated from the U.S. and the United Kingdom, but conclusive attribution is not yet available. Aug 24, 2022