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CYBERAug 31Is Someone Hacking DoD Refrigerators?It sure seems like it. The stores confirmed to be affected include Fort Irwin, Calif.; F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo.; Fort Huachuca, Ariz.; Naval Station Newport, R.I.; Columbus Air Force Base, Miss.; and Travis Air Force Base, Calif., according to announcements made online by each installation. Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif., also experienced an outage, according to M. Elizabeth, writer of the Substack newsletter Signal and Silence. Each service declined to answer questions about how many bases are affected by the outages, referring all questions to the Defense Department. Pentagon offiSchneier
CYBERAug 30Healthcare data breach exposes 3 . 75M patient records | Fox Wilmington WSFX - TVfoxwilmington.com · United States
CYBERAug 30Man posed as a 49ers player and convinced 26 women to hand over $1.3 million in romance scam schemeYahoo Finance
CYBERAug 30Nigerian man sentenced to 8 years in U.S. prison for $7.5m charity scamA Nigerian national has been sentenced to eight years in a United States federal prison for carrying out a business email compromise scam that defrauded two charitable organisations of more than $7.5 million. The post Nigerian man sentenced to 8 years in U.S. prison for $7.5m charity scam appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBERAug 29A routine US company data breach now averages $10 . 22 million in total losses , and the 241 - day window before it is fully contained drives a gap no patch can closeRoutine US company data breaches now average $10.22 million in losses and take 241 days to contain, highlighting a persistent and costly cybersecurity challenge. This analysis reveals the financial and temporal impact of data security incidents on businesses.gcn.com · United States
CYBERAug 29Why is one WNBA team calling in national security experts ? A WNBA team is reportedly engaging national security experts, raising questions about the reasons behind this unusual collaboration. This suggests a significant security concern impacting the team or its operations.wknofm.org · United States
CYBERAug 29US revises statements suggesting Chinese hackers attacked agenciesUS Justice Department clarifies that the US Senate and Federal Reserve were targets but were not successfully hacked.Al Jazeera [en]
CYBERAug 28US says Chinese hackers breached Fed , NASA , Justice Departmentargentinastar.com · Argentina
CYBERAug 28US says Chinese hackers breached Fed , NASA , Justice Departmentutahindependent.com · United States
CYBERAug 28Jackpotting attempt at Manchester bankPolice are asking the public to assist their investigation following an attempted jackpotting incident at a downtown Manchester bank on Thursday.thegazette_com · united states of america
CYBERAug 28This creepy Israeli spy tech is likely operating in a city near youSince the 2013 Edward Snowden leaks, surveillance and debates surrounding it have become part of the American experience. In recent years, Ring video doorbell users have successfully pushed back against the company’s policy of sharing data with police departments. A nationwide movement is demanding the discontinuation of Flock Cameras, a widely adopted automatic license plate reader that gathers data on anyone who drives past. However, another concerning surveillance trend has flown under the radar. Since 2023, local and state police departments across the country have purchased technology forResponsible Statecraft
CYBERAug 28How the world biggest water plant protects itself from cyberattack – NBC ChicagoNBC Chicago investigates how the world's biggest water plant implements measures to protect itself from cyberattacks. This highlights the importance of cybersecurity for critical infrastructure.nbcchicago.com · United States
CYBERAug 28Tates tell US judge they are playing characters onlineThe Tates informed a US judge that their online personas are simply characters they portray. This statement was made in the context of legal proceedings.dailyliberal.com.au · Australia
CYBERAug 27X account blocked for several hours, rues organisation hosting Bhagwat's New York eventThe X account of American Hindus for Engagement and Dialogue (AHEAD) Forum – @AheadForum1 remained "unavailable" to users and was restored after intervention from XThe Hindu
CYBERAug 27Meta settlement seen as step forward for youth safety , Minnesota group saysA settlement involving Meta is being viewed by a Minnesota group as a positive development for youth safety online. This indicates progress in addressing concerns about social media's impact on young people.parkrapidsenterprise.com · United States
CYBERAug 27U.S. cracks down on Chinese hacking network that targeted DOJ, Fed and SenateSeeking Alpha Tech
CYBERAug 26U.S. says Chinese hackers broke into Justice Department, NASA, Federal Reserve, SenateJapan Today
CYBERAug 25Washington Officials Warn Agencies of Water Cyber ThreatOfficials in Washington are issuing warnings to agencies regarding a potential cyber threat targeting water infrastructure, emphasizing the need for heightened security.govtech.com · United States
CYBERAug 22TikTok Agrees to $400 Million Settlement in U.S. Child Privacy LawsuitThe U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) announced on Friday that ByteDance-owned TikTok will pay $400 million to settle a 2024 lawsuit accusing the company of violating child privacy laws in the country. As part of the settlement, the social media platform will pay $300 million immediately, and an additional $100 million "upon entry of an order vacating a prior consent decree entered againstThe Hacker News
CYBERAug 20AI-Generated Exploit Scripts Target Siemens S7 PLCs in U.S. Critical InfrastructureThe Hacker News
CYBERAug 20'Grandoreiro' Malware Resurfaces With Mexico CampaignThe banking Trojan, post-law enforcement takedown, is sprucing itself up with features that make detection and analysis harder.Dark Reading
CYBERAug 19 She died by design : Grieving mothers condemn Meta as trial begins in California – The Oakland PressA trial has begun in California where grieving mothers are condemning Meta, suggesting platform design contributed to a death. This highlights legal and social challenges facing the tech giant.theoaklandpress.com · United States
CYBERAug 17British PM Burnham duped by White House impostorAl Jazeera [en]
CYBERAug 17States take Meta to trial in California in the biggest fight yet over social media harms to childrenStates are taking Meta to trial in California concerning alleged harms of social media to children. This represents a significant legal confrontation over the impact of tech platforms on youth.mercurynews.com · United States