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Iranian Hackers Are Going After US Critical Infrastructure
A hacking group is targeting a broad range of organizations, taking advantage of vulnerabilities that have been patched but not yet updated.
An Apparent Ransomware Hack Puts the NRA in a Bind
The group behind the reported attack is under sanctions from the US Treasury, which means a payout could come with penalties for the victim.
Apple Exec Calls Mac Malware Levels Unacceptable Under Oath
Ireland’s ransomware crisis continues, a Russian scammer gets sentenced, and more of the week’s top security news.
Ransomware’s Dangerous New Trick: Double-Encrypting Your Data
Even when you pay to get a decryption key, you may find your files are still locked up by another strain of malware.