How to update Apple devices to fix a security flaw
Apple has released a critical software patch to fix a security vulnerability that could allow hackers to directly infect iPhones and other Apple devices without any involvement of the owner. Here's how to update various Apple devices.
T-Mobile hit with class-action lawsuits over data breach
Over 53 million T-Mobile customers have been impacted by the cyberattack.
California man broke into thousands of iCloud accounts to steal nude images, feds say
A Southern California man broke into thousands of Apple iCloud accounts and collected more than 620,000 private photos and videos in an effort to steal images of nude young women, federal authorities said.
T-Mobile data breach: Company says investigation underway
T-Mobile says it is investigating a leak of its data after someone took to an online forum offering to sell the personal information of cellphone users.
Cyber attacks: Biden warns of growing threats in 1st visit with US intelligence community
President Joe Biden used his first visit with rank-and-file members of the U.S. intelligence community to make a promise that he will “never politicize” their work.
TSA updates cybersecurity directive after Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack
The TSA has rolled out new cybersecurity directives for the industry in the wake of the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack back in May.
Unclear why ransomware gang REvil is offline
REvil, the Russia-based criminal syndicate behind a devastating series of recent ransomware attacks, has gone offline. But cybersecurity experts said that it was premature to speculate why.
Ransomware attacks: Biden urges Putin to crack down on cybercriminals
The White House says President Joe Biden told Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call that he must “take action” against cybercriminals acting in his country and that the U.S. reserves the right to “defend its people and its critical infrastructure."
NYC Law Department system breached; cyber-threats pose critical challenge
New York City Cyber Command detected "unauthorized access" in a Law Department system and launched an investigation, according to City Hall.
Cyberattack targeted MTA; riders not affected
MTA officials said the transit agency was hit by a cyberattack but claims it didn't impact customers, employees, or contractors.
JBS, world’s largest meat producer, moves to reopen ‘vast majority’ of plants after cyberattack
The world’s largest meat processing company said late Tuesday that it had made “significant progress” in dealing with the cyberattack and expected the “vast majority” of its plants to be operating on Wednesday.
CEO: Colonial paid $4.4 million to pipeline hackers, report says
Colonial Pipeline CEO Joseph Blount told the Wall Street Journal he authorized the payment after the May 7 ransomware attack because the company didn't know the extent of the damage and wasn't sure how long it would take to bring the pipeline's systems back.
Pipeline cyberattack prompted NYPD to take precautionary action
As law enforcement agencies at the federal and state level tried to determine exactly what was happening in a cyberattack on the Colonial Pipeline, the NYPD quickly spread the word through the city's so-called Critical Infrastructure Partners.
Cyberattack continues to paralyze Colonial Pipeline
For millions of Americans, the biggest question of the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack is what the potential impact will be at the pump.
‘Don’t click the link!’: USPS warns of ‘smishing’ scam involving fake texts sent with phony links
Have you recently received an unsolicited mobile text message claiming to be from the United States Postal Service? If so, USPS says you may have been the target of a “smishing,” scam.
Cyberattack targets school district in upstate NY
The Guilderland Central School District, near Albany, is investigating a malware attack that forced students in grades 7 through 12 into all-remote learning.
US takes steps to protect electric system from cyberattacks that would disrupt the power supply
The effort underscores the heightened concern about the prospects for cyberattacks that could disrupt the power supply across the country.
COVID-19 vaccine scams are on the rise, health officials warn: What to look out for
With demand on the rise for COVID-19 vaccines, Los Angeles County is warning residents that scams relating to the shots are also on the rise.
US intel report: Putin authorized operations to help Trump in 2020 presidential election
Russia and Iran sought to influence the outcome of last November's presidential election, but U.S. intelligence officials found no evidence that any foreign actor changed votes or otherwise disrupted the voting process.
Unemployment insurance scammers targeting New Yorkers
Thieves are stealing the identities of people who have a job and have not filed for unemployment benefits, according to New York state officials.