security roundup – Ramble in my Head

Security Roundup: Leak of Top-Secret US Intel Risks a New Wave of Mass Surveillance

Posted on April 15, 2023by Andres

Plus: Hackers claim to have stolen 10 TB from Western Digital, a new spyware has emerged, and WhatsApp gets a fresh security feature.

Posted on April 8, 2023by Andres

Plus: 119 arrested during a sting on the Genesis dark-web market, the IRS aims to buy an online mass surveillance tool, and more.

Posted on April 1, 2023by Andres

Plus: A major new supply chain attack, Biden’s spyware executive order, and a hacking campaign against Exxon’s critics.

Posted on March 25, 2023by Andres

Plus: The “Clop” gang’s ransomware spree, the DC Health Link breach comes into focus, and more.

Posted on March 18, 2023by Andres

Plus: A SpaceX supplier ransom, critical vulnerabilities in dozens of Android phones, and more.

Posted on March 11, 2023by Andres

Plus: A data breach exposes Washington, Ring camera footage has a new problem, and the George Santos scandal slips into the world of cybercrime.

Posted on March 4, 2023by Andres

Plus: The US Marshals disclose a “major” cybersecurity incident, T-Mobile has gotten pwned so much, and more.

Posted on February 25, 2023by Andres

Plus: Iran’s secret torture black sites, hacking a bank account with AI-generated voice, and Lance Bass’ unhinged encounter in Russia.

Posted on February 18, 2023by Andres

Plus: The FBI got (at least a little bit) hacked, an election-disruption firm gets exposed, Russia mulls allowing “patriotic hacking,” and more.

Posted on February 4, 2023by Andres

Plus: The FTC cracks down on GoodRx, Microsoft boots “verified” phishing scammers, researchers disclose EV charger vulnerabilities, and more.