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The top takeaways from Maryland’s cyber summit
A new state partnership with the National Security Agency, an institute for innovative computing, and codifying a statewide privacy network are just a few of the initiatives to come out of the Annapolis Cybersecurity Summit. With the COVID-19 pandemic pushing more people into the virtual world, experts have seen a sharp increase in cybersecurity threats, including […]
Biden administration targets ransomware payment ‘enablers’ with sanctions
The Biden administration announced sanctions against a virtual currency brokerage that officials say has processed illicit transactions for cyberattackers.
3 former US officials charged in UAE hacking scheme
Three former U.S. intelligence and military officials have admitted providing hacking technology to the UAE and agreed to pay nearly $1.7 million.
Apple patches security exploit attributed to hacker-for-hire firm
Apple released an emergency software patch to fix a vulnerability that researchers said could allow hackers to directly infect iPhones and other Apple devices.
Tech companies pledge billions in cybersecurity investments
Some of the country's leading technology companies have committed to investing billions to strengthen cybersecurity defenses and to train skilled workers.
Data of more than 40 million exposed in T-Mobile breach
Information of just over 40 million former and prospective customers that applied for T-Mobile credit was exposed in a recent data breach, the company said.
In major ransomware attack, number of victims still unclear
The software company whose software was exploited in the biggest global ransomware attack on record said Tuesday that it so far it appears that fewer than 1,500 businesses were compromised.
Audit: Maryland higher education commission not ensuring digital security
Sensitive personal information collected by the Maryland Higher Education Commission continues to remain vulnerable, according to a recent audit report presented to lawmakers. The finding is one of eight identified by the Office of Legislative Audits and one of five that remained unaddressed from previous reviews. None of the reviews suggest criminal activity or a […]
DataTribe announces $2.5M seed investment in Ntrinsec
Fulton-based DataTribe announceda $2.5 million seed investment in cybersecurity company Ntrinsec.
A ‘silver lining’: Ransomware payments may be tax deductible
The U.S. government offers a little-noticed incentive for those who do pay after ransomware attacks: The ransoms may be tax deductible.
Ransomware victims pay up as government officials struggle for fix
If your business falls victim to ransomware and you want simple advice on whether to pay the criminals, don't expect much help from the U.S. government.
World’s largest meat processing company confirms it paid $11M ransom in cyberattack
The world’s largest meat processing company says it paid the equivalent of $11 million to hackers who broke into its computer system late last month.
