Suffolk County recovering from cyberattack
Suffolk County has for the most part recovered after a cyberattack. A forensic examination is underway to find out exactly what happened. But what is being done to stop the next attack?
Pro-Russia Killnet DDoS attacks target U.S. airports
The websites for LaGuardia and other major airports in the U.S. went down on Monday in an apparent coordinated denial-of-service attack.
American Airlines confirms customer, employee data breach after phishing scam
The company said a small amount of information was contained in the hacked e-mail accounts.
3 Iranian citizens charged in hacking campaign in US
Three Iranian citizens have been charged in the United States with cyberattacks that targeted power companies, local governments and small businesses and nonprofits, including a domestic violence shelter.
How safe is your data with tap-and-go subway payments?
With the MTA's OMNY payment system for subways and buses about to complete its takeover next year, making the MetroCard a thing of the past, the technical upgrade in our lives to a real-time system tracking our every commuting move has some civil rights and privacy groups sounding the alarm that our freedom is at risk.
Twitter whistleblower cites security flaws in testimony to Congress
The ex-Twitter chief accuses the social media giant of deception in dealing with automated “spam bots,” or fake accounts. He also claims Twitter knowingly allowed India's government agents access to sensitive data on users.
FCC: Scam robotexts 'increasingly' targeting Americans — how to avoid
Robotexts can be "spoofed" to hide the originating number and make it appear that the text is coming from a local number that you’re more likely to trust, the FCC said.
Apple security update: Install iPhone, iPad, Mac patches now
Apple detected serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads and Macs that could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of these devices. Security experts say everyone should update any Apple device they have immediately.
Millions of Android phones may be infected by malicious apps — delete them now
A total of 36 malicious apps posing as image editing tools, virtual keyboards, and more have been found to contain malware and should be deleted from your Android phone immediately.
Log4j software flaw is 'endemic,' U.S. cyber safety panel says
A new cybersecurity panel says a computer vulnerability discovered last year in a ubiquitous piece of software — the Log4j flaw — is an "endemic" problem that will pose security risks for potentially a decade or more.
Crypto thieves steal $100M in digital coins from US firm Harmony
Hackers have stolen over $1 billion in crypto from financial firms in the U.S. so far in 2022.
Tenafly High School cancels finals due to ransomware attack
A ransomware attack crippled the Tenafly school district's computer system, forcing the high school to cancel finals.
Voting software vulnerable in some states, cyber agency says
The voting machines used in over a dozen states can potentially be hacked due to the vulnerable software.
Twitter to pay $150M in data privacy settlement
Twitter has agreed to pay a civil fine of $150 million in a settlement with the federal government that requires the social media giant to do more than just claim to protect the private data of users.
How cybercriminals could retaliate for sanctions on Russian oligarchs
Federal officials are warning of an increase in cyberattack threats from Russian criminals and oligarchs trying to evade U.S. sanctions, citing the potential for them to target the finances of American businesses and private citizens.
Russia considering cyber attacks against US companies, Biden warns
President Joe Biden is urging U.S. companies to make sure their digital doors are locked tight.
New cybersecurity hub will coordinate defenses, Hochul says
An operations center staffed with about 70 professionals from the state, several cities, utilities, and businesses will share information and coordinate defenses against cyberattacks, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced.
Ukraine-Russia Crisis: Cyberattacks could affect U.S.
If Russia mounts cyberattacks against the United States, the targets could include banks, power plants, water treatment facilities, and communications. Those attacks could also impact GPS for navigation, farming, automation, and oil exploration.
Apple AirTags dangers: Privacy group warning on trackers
A privacy group warns that stalkers, abusive partners, and other dangerous people use Apple AirTags to target potential victims.
Biden takes aim at Putin following REvil ransomware charges, sanctions
U.S. President Joe Biden said Russian President Vladimir Putin needs to do more to prevent destructive ransomware attacks following the Department of Justice’s seizure of funds from the REvil ransomware gang.