Tag #Cybersecurity

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WhatsApp Wins Landmark Lawsuit Against Spyware Firm NSO Group

A US federal judge ruled that Israeli spyware firm NSO Group is liable for a 2019 hacking spree that targeted over 1,000 WhatsApp users, violating US and California laws; this ruling could set a significant legal precedent for future cases against spyware companies and potentially deter others from ...

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WhatsApp Wins Lawsuit Against Spyware Firm NSO Group

A US federal judge ruled that Israeli spyware firm NSO Group is liable for a 2019 hacking spree targeting over 1,000 WhatsApp users, violating US and California laws; the case highlights the growing global concern over the use of spyware against human rights activists and journalists.

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FAA Bans Drones Near Critical Infrastructure in New Jersey and New York

The FAA banned drones within two nautical miles of critical infrastructure in New Jersey and New York from December 18, 2024, to January 17, 2025, due to over 5,000 reported drone sightings, impacting over 13,000 registered drones in New Jersey.

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US Military Bases Face Growing Threat of Unauthorized Drone Incursions

Multiple US military bases, including Camp Pendleton, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, and Vandenberg Space Force Base, experienced unauthorized drone incursions recently, raising concerns about inadequate national security protocols and inter-agency coordination. A Chinese citizen was arrested in c...

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Urgent Google Chrome Security Update Patches Four High-Severity Vulnerabilities

Google issued an emergency Chrome security update on December 20, 2024, patching four high-severity vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-12692, CVE-2024-12693, CVE-2024-12694, CVE-2024-12695) affecting over 3 billion users; users must manually update and restart Chrome to activate the fixes.

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LockBit Ransomware to Relaunch in February 2025

LockBit ransomware, responsible for 37% of attacks in May 2024, plans to relaunch LockBit 4 on February 3, 2025, according to a dark web posting, highlighting the challenges in combating ransomware-as-a-service models and double-extortion tactics.

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North Korea's Cryptocurrency Heists Hit Record High in 2024

North Korea stole $1.34 billion in cryptocurrency in 2024, significantly up from $660 million in 2023, funding its weapons programs and deepening its ties with Russia, raising global security concerns.

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Washington D.C. Deploys AI-Powered Air Defense System

Washington, D.C. has implemented the Enhanced Regional Situational Awareness (ERSA) system, an AI-powered air defense system using infrared cameras with laser range finders and machine learning for enhanced target detection and tracking; two cameras are currently operational, with plans to add seven...

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Lack of US Drone Policy Exposes National Security Gaps

A series of drone sightings over US military bases exposes a critical lack of a coordinated government policy to address unauthorized incursions, prompting calls for legislation and highlighting vulnerabilities in national security.

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NATO to Deploy Drone Ships for Baltic Sea Cable Protection

NATO is developing an underwater surveillance system using drone ships to protect internet cables in the Baltic Sea after two were damaged in suspected sabotage incidents.

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FBI and Google Warn of Surge in AI-Powered Phishing Attacks

The FBI and Google warn of a surge in phishing emails mimicking Apple and other brands, advising users to verify sender addresses, URLs, and spelling before interacting with unsolicited emails; a recent TikTok video highlights a convincing Apple-themed scam.

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Outdated Cybersecurity Advice from FBI and NSA

The FBI and NSA are issuing outdated cybersecurity advice; the FBI's suggestion to check for spelling errors in phishing emails is ineffective against AI-generated scams, and the NSA's advice to reboot smartphones weekly to mitigate malware is outdated due to modern malware's resilience to reboots.

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