South_agency | E+ | Getty Images There has been a significant increase in nationwide “phantom hacker” scams targeting senior citizens, resulting in the loss of their entire bank accounts, savings, retirement or investment accounts, according to the FBI. These scams, which have evolved from tech support scams, are a form of cybercrime that poses a …
Discover these crucial tips to protect yourself from cyber attacks. A cybersecurity expert from McAfee, the renowned antivirus software developed by entrepreneur John McAfee, has issued a warning about the various ways spyware can infiltrate your computer or smartphone and empty your bank account. According to the expert, one of the most significant risks is …
Israel supporters hold flags as they protest, following Hamas’ biggest attack on Israel in years, in Bogota, Colombia October 9, 2023. Luisa Gonzalez | Reuters Cybersecurity threats in Israel are escalating amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Recent incidents include the hijacking of two smart billboards that briefly displayed pro-Hamas content and a cyberattack on a …
cyano66 | iStock | Getty Images Recent weeks have been filled with cyberattack-related news, leaving companies scrambling to address the aftermath. It all began last Wednesday, when Johnson Controls announced that it had fallen victim to a cyberattack. The company stated that it had experienced disruptions to its internal IT infrastructure and applications. The financial …
About a year ago, Palo Alto Networks, a US security firm, started receiving reports from numerous companies that had fallen victim to unusual hacking methods. In these attacks, English-speaking hackers would call a company’s helpdesk posing as an employee and request login details by claiming to have forgotten their own. These hackers were highly skilled …
With the $28 billion acquisition of Splunk by network-equipment giant Cisco Systems, Splunk and Cisco aim to develop AI-driven cybersecurity monitoring tools for real-time detection of hacking threats, enabling businesses to prevent cyberattacks from damaging corporate networks. Splunk, a 20-year-old technology company that has not yet turned a profit, has been pursuing this goal and …
Caesars Entertainment reportedly spent a substantial sum of $15 million to appease hackers who threatened to expose sensitive customer data that had been stolen during a cyberattack. The Wall Street Journal stated that this payout was around half of the initial $30 million demanded by the hackers. Caesars confirmed that the breach occurred due to …
Just days before MGM’s computer systems experienced a cyberattack, Caesars, another casino operator, paid $15 million in ransom to a cybercrime group that infiltrated and disrupted their systems, according to sources familiar with the matter disclosed to CNBC. CNBC’s Contessa Brewer also reported that the same cybercrime group has demanded a ransom from MGM as …
The recent cyberattack on MGM Resorts International highlights the challenges of protecting a vast tech infrastructure and thousands of employees while the hospitality sector integrates internet-connected technology. Experts say that the impact of this attack on a major operator in a security-focused industry came as a surprise to some. “I’ve been in this industry for …
UPDATE Sep 14, 2023 12:22 AM CDT In a shocking turn of events, Joshua Schulte, a former CIA software engineer, has been convicted not only of stealing classified information but also of possessing child sexual abuse images. A jury delivered its verdict in Manhattan federal court, revealing that Schulte had over 3,000 …