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Latest Security News from Threatpost
- Student Loan Breach Exposes 2.5M Records2.5 million people were affected, in a breach that could spell more trouble down the line.
- Watering Hole Attacks Push ScanBox KeyloggerResearchers uncover a watering hole attack likely carried out by APT TA423, which attempts to plant the ScanBox JavaScript-based reconnaissance tool.
- Tentacles of ‘0ktapus’ Threat Group Victimize 130 FirmsOver 130 companies tangled in sprawling phishing campaign that spoofed a multi-factor authentication system.
- Ransomware Attacks are on the RiseLockbit is by far this summer’s most prolific ransomware group, trailed by two offshoots of the Conti group.
- Cybercriminals Are Selling Access to Chinese Surveillance CamerasTens of thousands of cameras have failed to patch a critical, 11-month-old CVE, leaving thousands of organizations exposed.
- Twitter Whistleblower Complaint: The TL;DR VersionTwitter is blasted for security and privacy lapses by the company’s former head of security who alleges the social media giant’s actions amount to a national security risk.
- Firewall Bug Under Active Attack Triggers CISA WarningCISA is warning that Palo Alto Networks’ PAN-OS is under active attack and needs to be patched ASAP.
Latest Technology News from the BBC
- Microsoft boss troubled by rise in reports of 'AI psychosis'Mustafa Suleyman said there was still "zero evidence of AI consciousness today".
- Human rights regulator criticises Met's use of facial recognition camerasThe Equality and Human Rights Commission says it believes the Met's use of the tech is unlawful.
- Police investigating death of French streamer seize equipment and videosRaphaël Graven - also known as Jeanpormanove - was known for his extreme videos on the platform, Kick.
- US in talks over 10% Intel stake, White House confirmsThe potential deal could involve swapping government grants for shares in the chip making giant.
- UK backs down in Apple privacy row, US saysUK authorities have demanded access to Apple users' protected files when required for investigations.
- Investigation into 'horrifying' death of French streamerRaphaël Graven, also known as Jeanpormanove, was found dead at a residence in Contes, a village north of Nice, prosecutors said.
- Stop children using VPNs to watch porn, ministers toldThe children's commissioner for England tells the BBC virtual private networks are a "loophole that needs closing.