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DOJ Disrupts Ransomware Group That Extorted More Than $100M Including From Schools and Hospitals
The FBI did not announce any arrests, but is still investigating the group. FBI director Christopher Wray and Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the action in a press conference.
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North Texas Universities Block Students From Using Tiktok on Campus
The bans from the University of North Texas, the University of Texas at Arlington and the University of Texas at Dallas come after a Dec. 7 order from Gov. Greg Abbott.
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North Texas Universities Ban TikTok from Campus Networks, Devices
Universities across North Texas have banned TikTok from campus networks and devices, NBC 5 confirms.
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UT Austin Blocks Access to TikTok on School Wi-Fi
The move comes after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered in December that the app be removed from any government-issued devices.
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TikTok Banned on Government Devices Under Spending Bill Passed by Congress
Congress passed a large spending package that includes a bill banning TikTok from being used on government devices and new filing fees for mergers.
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DOJ Says Over 3,000 U.S. Minors Were Targeted in ‘Sextortion' Crimes in the Past Year
“Sextortion,” a type of online enticement where predators extort minors for sexual content or money, is on the rise, federal law enforcement officials said.
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What is ‘Doxxing'?
While the act of doxxing someone isn’t new, it’s getting easier for some bad actors to find and distribute private information online. Here’s what you need to know.
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This College is Shutting Down After a ‘Ransomware' Attack. Here's How They Work
Lincoln College in Illinois will close its doors after the pandemic and a cyberattack weakened the institution. Ransomware attacks can start with an attacker buying or guessing a password that allows access to their target’s systems, information security analyst Allan Liska says on LX News. He explains how these attacks can happen and how to dodge them.
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What Is Anonymous? How the Infamous ‘Hacktivist' Group Went From 4chan Trolling to Launching Cyberattacks on Russia
The “hacktivist” group Anonymous has been around for nearly two decades, and no one knows who’s behind it. Here’s what you need to know about the mysterious online community.
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‘We Want Them to Go to the Stone Age': Ukrainian Coders Are Splitting Their Time Between Work and Cyber Warfare
Over 311,000 people have joined a group called “IT Army of Ukraine” on the social media platform Telegram.
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The Metaverse May Bring New Cyber Risks. Here's What Companies Can Do
The metaverse has drawn hype, but unless its cybersecurity risks are addressed, companies may not see the success they’re hoping for in this new realm.
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Authentication Firm Okta Says It Has Found No Evidence of New Attack After Hackers Claim Breach
Hacking group Lapsus$ posted screenshots on its Telegram channel claiming it had access to a number of Okta systems.
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Russia Is Exploring Options for Cyberattacks, and Companies Must Be Ready, Says Biden
One U.S. official, Anne Neuberger, said Monday that the federal government had seen some preparatory activity, but she declined to name industries most at risk.
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If Your Passwords Are Less Than 8 Characters Long, Change Them Immediately, a New Study Says
A recent study from cybersecurity company Hive Systems broke down how long it would take the average hacker to crack your passwords. Here’s what it found.
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The HP Cybersecurity Acquisition Made for a World of Increasing Malware Threats
HP’s 2019 deal for cybersecurity start-up Bromium came as malware threats were becoming more advanced and cybersecurity deals have accelerated since.
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Russia May Aspire to a China-Style Internet, But It's a Long Way Off
As Russia moves toward a highly censored and tightly controlled internet amid its invasion of Ukraine, citizens are finding ways to bypass restrictions.
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Anonymous Declared a ‘Cyber War' Against Russia. Here Are the Results
Over three weeks ago, a Twitter account named “Anonymous” declared it was waging a “cyber war” against Russia. CNBC takes a look at its claims.
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Cyberattacks Are on the Rise as Hackers Use Russia-Ukraine War as a Distraction, CrowdStrike CEO Says
“The e-crime actors are looking at that as a distraction and ramping up their activities and stealing more money as the days go on,” the cyber CEO said.
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Cybersecurity Attacks Surge as Ukraine-Russia War Rages on. Here's How to Protect Yourself
Here are the best ways to protect yourself as cybersecurity attacks become a very real threat around the world.
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‘For the First Time in History Anyone Can Join a War': Volunteers Join Russia-Ukraine Cyber Fight
Cyber warfare is being waged, not only between Ukraine and Russia, but on behalf of these countries by “digital soldiers” around the world.