A Microsoft logo adorns a building in Chevy Chase, Maryland on May 19, 2021. (Photo by Eva HAMBACH / AFP) (Photo by EVA HAMBACH/AFP via Getty Images) Feds use gag orders to collect cloud data in secret, Microsoft executive tells Congress The Justice Department is abusing secret subpoenas to collect cloud user data at alarming rates, a top Microsoft executive testified. Jun 30, 2021 By Tonya Riley
Denmark’s central bank, the Danmarks nationalbank, is pictured in Copenhagen. (Photo by Francis Dean/Corbis via Getty Images) SolarWinds hackers had access to Denmark’s central bank, report says Meanwhile, investigations into the cyber-espionage activity are ongoing. Jun 30, 2021 By Jeff Stone
A recent press tour inside a Europol facility, where investigators coordinate with law enforcement through the world. (Photo by Sem van der Wal / ANP / AFP) / Netherlands OUT (Photo by SEM VAN DER WAL/ANP/AFP via Getty Images) International cops seize DoubleVPN, a service allegedly meant to shield ransomware attacks from investigators Police have seized VPN technologies before. Jun 30, 2021 By Jeff Stone
A CCTV camera. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) US watchdog urges federal law enforcement to better track facial recognition amid accuracy concerns The report underscores the mounting concerns associated with the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement. Jun 29, 2021 By Tonya Riley
WASHINGTON, DC: Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technology Anne Neuberger speaks about the Colonial Pipeline cyber attack during the daily press briefing at the White House. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) White House weighs cracking down on secret ransomware payments, pursuing hackers But Anne Neuberger said she was less sure about banning ransomware payments. Jun 29, 2021 By Tim Starks
(Getty) Ransomware group ‘Hades’ claims more victims as investigators seek answers Opinions already varied widely on who is behind Hades. Jun 29, 2021 By Tim Starks
The FIN7 hacking group stole more than 15 million payment cards from businesses throughout the U.S., according to the FBI (Flickr/Vilson Frangaj). Cybercriminals are deploying legit security tools far more than before, researchers conclude Hackers are also turning to trusted services like Dropbox and Google Drive to host and distribute malware. Jun 29, 2021 By Tonya Riley
(Getty Images) Russian hackers breached Microsoft customer support to try phishing targets in 36 countries Spies accessed some "basic account information" from a limited number of Microsoft clients. Jun 28, 2021 By Jeff Stone
A display copy of Grand Theft Auto V (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) Hackers are using bootleg copies of ‘Grand Theft Auto V’ game to mine Monero There's no such thing as a free download. Jun 25, 2021 By Tonya Riley
(Marc Treble / Flickr) Andrii Kolpakov, who supervised hackers for FIN7, sentenced to 7 years in prison It's the full amount of time that prosecutors requested. Jun 24, 2021 By Jeff Stone