Infosecurity News

Private Equity Giant Snaps Up Proofpoint for $12.3 billion
Thoma Bravo will add the SaaS player to its large security portfolio

Ransomware Group Threatens DC Cops with Informant Data Leak
Babuk is reportedly ready to share info with local gangs

Nintendo Sues Bowser
Gaming giant files lawsuit against alleged leader of video game piracy group

Cyber-attack on NBA Team
Investigation launched into cyber-attack on Houston Rockets

Space Command to Launch Dedicated Cyber Center
Joint cyber center planned to help Cyber Command and Space Command integrate

E-commerce Fraud to Exceed $20 Billion in 2021
Juniper Research backs AI-powered behavioral biometrics

Cyber Ninjas Forges on With Controversial Arizona Election Recount
State senate hires inexperienced consultancy for recount

US Drilling Giant Gyrodata Reveals Employee Data Breach
Ransomware attack earlier this year to blame

Californian Charged with Cyberstalking Teenage Boys
Brentwood woman allegedly bombarded three boys with abusive messages for years

US Cyber Games Launches Cyber Open and Combine
America begins nationwide search for cybersecurity’s most talented

US: Ireland Is a Target for Cyber-Criminals
Vast amount of data stored on Emerald Isle a lure for cyber-criminals, warns America’s National Security Division

GCHQ Director: The UK and Allies Must Counter “Existential Threat” to the Digital Environment
The UK must react to China's attempts to control the global operating system

Last Chance for Forensics Teams Ahead of Emotet Sunday Deadline
Notorious botnet will be removed from global machines at the weekend

Lockdown Hotel Bookings at Risk Due to DMARC Fail
Proofpoint claims half of UK hotels not using anti-phishing protocol

TLS-Encrypted Malware Volumes Double in Just Months
Sophos warns of increasing use of legitimate web services to hide malware

Costco Issues Scam Warning
Membership-only big-box wholesaler tells Americans to be wary of 14 digital scams

Google Ordered to Provide Info on Alleged Cyber-bullies
Canadian court orders tech giant to reveal who is behind blog dishing out alleged online harassment

INTERPOL to Work with The Coalition Against Stalkerware to Tackle Surge in Domestic Violence
INTERPOL will work with the coalition to improve the abilities of police forces to tackle this growing issue

DoJ Launches Ransomware Task Force as Apple Hit by Extortion Attempt
REvil group claims to have secret Macbook plans stolen from supplier

Security Biz Launches RDP Breach Notification Site
Advanced Intelligence will check to see if your assets are on dark web site



