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Insecure APIs and Bot Attacks Cost Global Firms $186bn
Insecure APIs and Bot Attacks Cost Global Firms $186bn
Thales claims API insecurity and automated bot abuse is costing organizations an estimated $186bn annually
Sept. 19, 2024
Cryptojacking Gang TeamTNT Makes a Comeback
Cryptojacking Gang TeamTNT Makes a Comeback
Group-IB claims to have found evidence of a new TeamTNT cryptojacking campaign
Sept. 19, 2024
FCC $200m Cyber Grant Pilot Opens Applications for Schools and Libraries
FCC $200m Cyber Grant Pilot Opens Applications for Schools and Libraries
US Schools and libraries have until November 1, 2024 to enrol for a program during which participants will receive discounts on cybersecurity equipment
Sept. 19, 2024
8000 Claimants Sue Outsourcing Giant Capita Over 2023 Data Breach
8000 Claimants Sue Outsourcing Giant Capita Over 2023 Data Breach
A Manchester law firm has filed a lawsuit against outsourcing giant Capita, representing nearly 8000 claimants who were affected by a cyber-attack in 2023
Sept. 19, 2024
Western Agencies Warn Risk from Chinese-Controlled Botnet
Western Agencies Warn Risk from Chinese-Controlled Botnet
Cyber and law enforcement agencies across the “Five Eyes” countries issue warning about large-scale botnet linked to Chinese firm and Flax Typhoon group
Sept. 19, 2024
Infostealers Cause Surge in Ransomware Attacks, Just One in Three Recover Data
Infostealers Cause Surge in Ransomware Attacks, Just One in Three Recover Data
Infostealer malware and digital identity exposure behind rise in ransomware, researchers find
Sept. 19, 2024
FBI Dismantles Chinese-Linked Botnet of 260,000 IoT Devices
FBI Dismantles Chinese-Linked Botnet of 260,000 IoT Devices
The FBI and other US agencies, dismantled a Chinese state-backed botnet known as Flax Typhoon, comprising 260,000 compromised IoT devices.
Sept. 19, 2024
'We don't think Hi-Fi Rush 2 is going to make us money:' Krafton CEO says Tango Gameworks acquisition is about legacy
'We don't think Hi-Fi Rush 2 is going to make us money:' Krafton CEO says Tango Gameworks acquisition is about legacy
'It's a team that should be encouraged to create something new and continue their journey.'
Sept. 19, 2024
Pro tips for indie boothing
Pro tips for indie boothing
Here are some 2024 tips for being an exhibitor/booth staff, based on experience from PAX East, GDC, and PAX West.
Sept. 19, 2024
CISA Issues Advice to Help Eliminate XSS Bugs
CISA Issues Advice to Help Eliminate XSS Bugs
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is trying to prevent cross-site scripting vulnerabilities
Sept. 18, 2024
AT&T Agrees $13m FCC Settlement Over Cloud Data Breach
AT&T Agrees $13m FCC Settlement Over Cloud Data Breach
Telco giant AT&T will pay the FCC $13m to resolve a cloud breach investigation
Sept. 18, 2024
Europol Taskforce Disrupts Global Criminal Network Through Supply Chain Attack
Europol Taskforce Disrupts Global Criminal Network Through Supply Chain Attack
The suspected creator of Ghost, an encrypted communication platform allegedly used by organized crime groups worldwide, has been arrested
Sept. 18, 2024