Privacy Experts: Facebook’s $5B Fine Unlikely to Do Much
The FTC has levied its biggest fine ever against the social network, but it’s unlikely to have much effect.
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Why Cities Are a Low-Hanging Fruit For Ransomware
In this first part of a two part series, Shawn Taylor with Forescout talks to Threatpost about lessons learned from helping Atlanta remediate and recover from its massive ransomware attack.
Heather Mills Gets An Apology and ‘Substantial’ Settlement in Spyware Case
Rupert Murdoch’s News Group has agreed to pay damages to Paul McCartney’s ex as part of the massive phone-hacking scandal by UK tabloids.
The data breach fine against Marriott by the Information Commissioner’s Office comes a day after British Airways was also penalized.
Apple report now includes data on requests by governments to take down apps from the tech giant’s app store.
After a March report exposed Iran-linked APT33’s infrastructure and operations, the cyberespionage group has adopted new tactics and techniques.
After being hit by a ransomware attack, the second Florida city this month has opted to pay hackers their requested ransom.
The Department of Homeland Security is warning that U.S. agencies are being targeted by Iranian-backed cyberattacks with destructive wiper malware.
Rampant security-operations bungling allowed cyberattackers to infiltrate JPL’s network, which carries human mission data.
The social platform has suspended six sets of accounts across four jurisdictions for running alleged influence campaigns, including Iran.
