Tag: security

Six malicious packages on PyPI, the Python Package Index, were found installing information-stealing and RAT (remote access trojan) malware while using Cloudflare Tunnel to bypass firewall restrictions for remote access. […]

This week saw a lot of ransomware news, ranging from new extortion tactics, to a ransomware gang giving away a free decryptor after attacking a children’s hospital. […]

American fast-food restaurant chain Chick-fil-A is investigating what it described as “suspicious activity” linked to some of its customers’ accounts. […]

Air France and KLM have informed Flying Blue customers that some of their personal information was exposed after their accounts were breached. […]

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission wants to strengthen federal law enforcement and modernize breach notification requirements for telecommunications companies so that they notify customers of security breaches faster. […]

Rackspace revealed on Thursday that attackers behind last month’s incident accessed some of its customers’ Personal Storage Table (PST) files which can contain a wide range of information, including emails, calendar data, contacts, and tasks. […]

Antivirus company Bitdefender has released a decryptor for the MegaCortex ransomware family, making it possible for victims of the once notorious gang to restore their data for free. […]

Starting today, WhatsApp now allows users to connect via proxy servers due to Internet shutdowns or if their governments block the service in their country. […]