FTC exposes massive surveillance of kids, teens by social media giants
Source: Bleeping Computer
A Federal Trade Commission (FTC) staff report has found that social media and video streaming companies have been engaging in widespread user surveillance, particularly of children and teens, with insufficient privacy protections and earning billions of dollars annually by monetizing their data.
Microsoft: Vanilla Tempest hackers hit healthcare with INC ransomware
Source: Bleeping Computer
Microsoft says a ransomware affiliate it tracks as Vanilla Tempest now targets U.S. healthcare organizations in INC ransomware attacks. INC Ransom is a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation whose affiliates have targeted public and private organizations since July 2023.
What's Next for Secure Communication After Exploding Pagers?
Source: Data Breach Today
Secure communications in an age of network insecurity has focused mostly on encryption and fears of surveillance tracking. But as this week revealed to the dismay of terrorists and criminals alike, no OpSec measure is bulletproof to the effects of a corrupted supply chain.
Critical Infrastructure at Risk From Email Security Breaches
Source: Infosecurity Magazine
An overwhelming majority of the critical infrastructure (CI) sector has suffered an email-related security breach over the past 12 months. A study, by Osterman Research and commissioned by CI security vendor OPSWAT, revealed that 80% of organizations were victims of an email-based security breach.
Hackers Demand $6 Million for Files Stolen From Seattle Airport Operator in Cyberattack
Source: Security Week
Hackers are demanding $6 million in bitcoin from the operator of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for documents they stole during a cyberattack last month and posted on the dark web this week, an airport official said Wednesday.
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