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Snowflake hackers identified and charged with stealing 50 billion AT&T records
- November 12, 2024
- Posted by: chuckb
- Category: TC Security
No CommentsThe U.S. government has accused Connor Moucka and John Binns of hacking AT&T, stealing around 50 billion customer call and text records. In July, AT&T revealed hackers accessed nearly all customer records but not message content, notifying about 110 million customers.
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Amazon confirms employee data stolen after hacker claims MOVEit breach
- November 11, 2024
- Posted by: chuckb
- Category: TC Security
Amazon confirmed that employee data was compromised after a “security event” at a third-party vendor. The breach involved work contact information but not sensitive data like Social Security numbers. The vendor has fixed the security vulnerability responsible for the breach.
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It’s the Senate’s last chance to pass the PRESS Act
- November 10, 2024
- Posted by: chuckb
- Category: TC Security
The PRESS Act, if passed, would enshrine nationwide protections for journalists from having to reveal their confidential sources, with limited exceptions for emergencies. It aims to safeguard press freedoms amid concerns over recent government abuses targeting journalists’ records.
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iPhones might be harder for police to unlock, thanks to new reboot feature
- November 9, 2024
- Posted by: chuckb
- Category: TC Security
New code in Apple’s latest iOS version makes it harder for police and thieves to unlock iPhones. Phones in forensic storage are rebooting, complicating access for password-cracking tools. Experts say this reboot happens after four days of being locked, enhancing security.
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Upwind, an Israeli cloud cybersecurity startup, is raising $100M at a $850-900M valuation, say sources
- November 9, 2024
- Posted by: chuckb
- Category: TC Security
Cybersecurity attracts significant attention from enterprises seeking protection against hackers, prompting VCs to invest. Upwind, specializing in cloud infrastructure security, is nearing a $100 million Series B round, aiming to reduce threat alerts by 90%.
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FBI says hackers are sending fraudulent police data requests to tech giants to steal people’s private information
- November 8, 2024
- Posted by: chuckb
- Category: TC Security
The FBI warns that hackers are exploiting compromised government and police email addresses to submit fraudulent emergency data requests, gaining access to private user information like emails and phone numbers. This alarming trend poses risks for customers.
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Hacker says they banned ‘thousands’ of Call of Duty gamers by abusing anti-cheat flaw
- November 7, 2024
- Posted by: chuckb
- Category: TC Security
In October, Activision reported fixing an anti-cheat bug that mistakenly banned some players. However, hacker Vizor, who exploited this flaw, claimed to have banned “thousands” by sending messages containing keywords like “Trigger Bot,” resulting in false bans for many.
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Canada orders shutdown of TikTok offices over security risks (but won’t block app)
- November 7, 2024
- Posted by: chuckb
- Category: TC Security
Canada has ordered the closure of TikTok Technology Canada, Inc. due to national security risks, impacting hundreds of jobs. Consumers can still use TikTok, but the company plans to appeal. This decision follows scrutiny over user data handling and aligns with broader social media assessments.
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Mozilla Foundation lays off 30% staff, drops advocacy division
- November 5, 2024
- Posted by: chuckb
- Category: TC Security
The Mozilla Foundation, Mozilla’s nonprofit arm, has laid off 30% of its workforce amid a “relentless onslaught of change.” Executive director Nabiha Syed announced the restructuring, which includes eliminating roles in advocacy and global programs to enhance agility and focus.
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The TechCrunch Cyber Glossary | TechCrunch
- November 5, 2024
- Posted by: chuckb
- Category: TC Security
The cybersecurity world is rich with jargon, making it essential to understand key terms. At TechCrunch, we’ve compiled a glossary of common words and expressions, providing clear explanations. This developing compendium will be regularly updated to aid comprehension.
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