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IBM joins other tech giants and removes Russian state controlled network from its cloud service

An IBM spokesperson said it was "unaware" of its cloud platform's involvement, and took "steps" to make sure RT content was not available via its services

Jul 12, 2022

White House hosts open-source software security summit in light of expansive Log4j flaw

The meeting will combine tech leaders with feds.

Jan 13, 2022 By Tim Starks

WASHINGTON, DC – AUGUST 25: U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during a meeting about cybersecurity in the East Room of the White House. Members of the Biden cabinet, national security team and leaders from the private sector attended the meeting about improving the nation’s cybersecurity. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

White House rolls out pipeline, supply chain security initiatives as companies pledge billions in cyber spending

Companies also will offer cyber tools and training after a private sector cybersecurity summit at the White House.

Aug 25, 2021 By Tim Starks

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during an event in the East Room of the White House on August 23, 2021 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Apple, JPMorgan Chase bosses among industry heads set to gather at White House for cyber ‘call to action’

The administration expects to make "concrete announcements" about tackling root causes of cyberattacks, a senior official said.

Aug 25, 2021 By Tim Starks

Chat logs show how Egregor, an $80 million ransomware gang, handled negotiations with little mercy

The chats also showed how victims could negotiate successfully, and offered a window into the structure of a ransomware operation.

Jul 21, 2021 By Tim Starks

Moscow Metro Subway Escalator Russia — An escalator in the Moscow subway. (Getty Images)

How REvil evolved into a ransomware collective capable of extorting Kaseya, JBS

REvil has risen among ransomware gangs, some experts say, with standout audaciousness and even dramatic flair.

Jul 8, 2021 By Tim Starks

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As vaccine passports morph into digital IDs, privacy advocates want to know that user data is protected

Vaccine passports might be clearing the runway for greater adoption of digital IDs. Privacy experts say there are still many unanswered questions.

Jun 16, 2021 By Tonya Riley

vaccine, coronavirus, COVID-19, research, supply chain, pandemic — (Getty Images)

COVID-19 hacking extends to supply chain for controlling vaccine temperature, IBM says

The phishing campaign began in September and has targeted organizations in six countries in Europe and Asia, according to IBM.

Dec 3, 2020 By Sean Lyngaas

Ghost in the machine: Researchers find Webex vulnerabilities allow hidden visitors

Uninvited guests can inhabit the video conferencing platform in three different ways, IBM Research found.

Nov 18, 2020 By Tim Starks

brazil coronavirus scams — A bus driver in Pernambuco, Brazil, wears a face mask with Brazil’s flag. Crooks in Brazil are impersonating government apps used to sign up for financial relief and sending people a flurry of text and email messages asking them to hand over their data. (Getty Images)

In Brazil, scammers see the coronavirus as a serious money-making opportunity

IBM has uncovered nearly 700 malicious websites related to COVID-19 in Brazil in recent months.

Jul 8, 2020 By Sean Lyngaas