lockbit New LockBit Ransomware Uses Self-Spreading Automation to Rapidly Encrypt Networks A relatively new ransomware strain named LockBit relies on highly automated, self-spreading features to ravage corporate networks in just hours instead of weeks. The malware exploits weak administrative passwords and missing multi-factor authentication to quickly lock down victim data.
labcorp LabCorp Faces Shareholder Lawsuit Over Concealed Data Breaches A LabCorp shareholder files a derivative suit accusing the company's board of hiding two major data breaches from investors and the public. The legal action claims inadequate cybersecurity measures exposed millions of patient records.
xiaomi Xiaomi Smartphones Secretly Record User Browsing and App Activity Cybersecurity researchers discover that Xiaomi smartphones and browsers covertly track and transmit massive amounts of private user data to remote servers. The Chinese tech giant faces serious privacy accusations affecting millions of devices worldwide.
android New EventBot Malware Targets Android Banking and Crypto Apps A sophisticated new Android malware named EventBot steals passwords and two-factor codes from over 200 banking and cryptocurrency apps. The threat exploits accessibility features to quietly siphon funds and remains actively under development.
covid-19 Privacy Fears Spark Expert Exodus From European COVID-19 Tracing Project A major European initiative to create coronavirus contact-tracing apps faces a growing backlash from cybersecurity experts over centralized data concerns. Over 300 specialists warn the approach could lead to unacceptable government surveillance.
eu data strategy EU Commission Unveils Ambitious Plan to Create Single Data Market The European Commission presents a new data strategy aimed at establishing a single market for data that benefits citizens and businesses while upholding strict privacy rules. The initiative relies on four key pillars to boost the digital economy.
google Google Removes Over 500 Malicious Chrome Extensions Exposing Millions Google removes more than 500 data-stealing Chrome extensions from its Web Store after a security researcher uncovers a massive ad fraud network.
zoom India Warns Government Officials Against Using Zoom Over Security Fears India declares Zoom an unsafe platform and prohibits government employees from using it for official purposes. The advisory follows similar actions by Germany and Taiwan amid growing global scrutiny of the app's privacy practices.
clearview ai Clearview AI Source Code Exposed in Major Security Lapse A misconfigured server exposes the secretive facial recognition startup's source code, apps, and internal credentials to the open internet, raising serious privacy concerns.
dell technologies Dell Sells RSA Security for $2.1 Billion to Simplify Portfolio Dell Technologies is offloading its cybersecurity division RSA Security to a consortium for $2.1 billion in cash. The move allows Dell to streamline its business and focus on integrating automated security directly into its core solutions.
zoom Researchers Find Major Encryption Flaws in Zoom Video Meetings A new report reveals that Zoom uses a weak, custom encryption scheme rather than the robust AES-256 standard it claims to offer. The study also uncovers that meeting encryption keys sometimes route through servers in China.
zoom Zoom Creates New Cybersecurity Council and Hires Former Facebook CSO Stamos Zoom establishes a CISO Council and Advisory Board featuring industry leaders to prioritize privacy and security. Former Facebook security chief Alex Stamos joins as an outside advisor to lead a comprehensive platform review.
zoom FBI Warns of Security Risks as Zoom Surges in Popularity Millions rely on Zoom for remote connections during the pandemic, but the platform faces severe scrutiny over privacy flaws and uninvited meeting hijackings.
zoom Zoom Apologizes After Accidentally Routing North American Calls Through China Zoom admits that a massive surge in traffic causes some North American video calls to mistakenly route through Chinese data centers, exposing encryption keys to local authorities.
spacex SpaceX Bans Zoom Citing Privacy and Security Risks SpaceX prohibits employees from using Zoom due to significant privacy and security concerns, following similar warnings from U.S. law enforcement and NASA.