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US Officially Launches Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy
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US Officially Launches Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy

Jeff Butts · 2:02 PM EDT, Apr 4th, 2022 · Add Comment

The latest move in modernizing the U.S. government sees the new Bureau for Cyberspace and Digital Policy open its doors for the first time.

Apple and Meta Involved in Hacking Attack, Gives User Data Under Guise of Phony Legal Requests
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Apple and Meta Involved in Hacking Attack, Gives User Data Under Guise of Phony Legal Requests

Nick deCourville · 1:46 PM EDT, Mar 31st, 2022 · 1 Comment

Companies Apple and Meta have fallen victim to a recent hacking attack, supplying user data to people posing as the authorities.

Cybercrime Group Lapsus$ Led by Teen Hacker, Researchers Claim
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Cybercrime Group Lapsus$ Led by Teen Hacker, Researchers Claim

Arnold Zafra · 11:32 AM EDT, Mar 24th, 2022 · Add Comment

Researchers claim the mastermind of cybercrime group Lapsus$, responsible for recent attacks against big companies, is a teenager in England.

Okta Claims ‘No Corrective Actions’ Needed After Security Breach
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Okta Claims ‘No Corrective Actions’ Needed After Security Breach

Jeff Butts · 3:00 PM EDT, Mar 22nd, 2022 · Add Comment

As details emerge of the recent Okta security breach, customers wonder what the security firm isn’t telling them.

Cool Stuff Found
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  • This Decentralized Messenger Claims to be Quantum-Resistant
  • PSA: Neil Young Still on Apple Music, Amidst Joe Rogan Spotify Row [Updated]
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Scammers Are Using Apple TestFlight and Web Clips To Distribute Malicious Apps to iPhones
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Scammers Are Using Apple TestFlight and Web Clips To Distribute Malicious Apps to iPhones

Arnold Zafra · 8:03 AM EDT, Mar 17th, 2022 · Add Comment

A new report said that CryptoRom Bitcoin swindlers are using two new ways to fool users to install malicious apps on iPhones.

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Security Friday: Good News and Gift Ideas – TMO Daily Observations 2021-11-05

Kelly Guimont · 2:44 PM EDT, Nov 5th, 2021 · Add Comment

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss some good Security Friday news, an update on previous news, and a gift idea for everyone.

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Security Friday: Bad, Real Bad, and Good News – TMO Daily Observations 2021-09-23

Kelly Guimont · 12:28 PM EDT, Sep 24th, 2021 · Add Comment

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont for a round of Security Friday news, including ransomware, hacking, and a way to protect your Apple Card.

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Cybersecurity Threats Bring Tim Cook and Others to Meet With President Biden
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Cybersecurity Threats Bring Tim Cook and Others to Meet With President Biden

Jeff Butts · 5:20 PM EDT, Aug 24th, 2021 · 2 Comments

The serious increase in cybersecurity threats is bringing Apple CEO Tim Cook to a meeting with President Biden and other top tech executives.

MacKeeper Works to Regain Mac Users’ Trust
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MacKeeper Works to Regain Mac Users' Trust

Jeff Butts · 10:18 AM EDT, Jul 20th, 2021 · 3 Comments

Although the product has experienced a poor reputation in the past, MacKeeper is working hard to regain Mac users’ trust.

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Charlotte Henry on DTNS - 'Where Have All The Ransoms Gone?'

Charlotte Henry · 6:18 PM EDT, Jul 12th, 2021 · Add Comment

The Mac Observer’s Charlotte Henry joined the DTNS crew on Monday. Amongst other things, they discussed paying ransoms following a ransomware attack, the combined theater and streaming released of Black Widow by Disney, and the future of the iPad mini.

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