Plus: Gas station hacks in Iran, ransomware arrests in Europe, and more of the week’s top security news.
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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.
Phishing attack exploits Craigslist and Microsoft OneDrive
A phishing campaign took advantage of the mail relay function on Craigslist, which allows attackers to remain anonymous, Inky says.
International Operation Knocks Notorious REvil Group Offline
Plus: Data theft in Argentina, a Sinclair Broadcast Group hack, and more of the week’s top security news.
How to disable VBS to increase Windows 11 performance, and why you shouldn’t
Windows 11 security measures can decrease PC performance. Under certain circumstances these security protocols can be disabled to get that performance back.
Windows 10: A cheat sheet
This comprehensive guide covers must-know Windows 10 details including features, system requirements, upgrade options and Microsoft’s Windows-as-a-service strategy.
Help Might Finally Be on the Way to Fight SIM-Swap Attacks
Plus: A cybersecurity CEO arrest, an Apple Pay hack, and more of the week’s top security news.
How to create a backup recovery service with Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Azure can provide a cloud-based file, folder and system backup recovery service at a reasonable price, if you can manage to work through a lengthy setup process.
Even the CIA and NSA Use Ad Blockers to Stay Safe Online
Plus: The ransomware scourge continues, a massive botnet gets wounded, and more of the week’s top security news.