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.
Cybersecurity
Apple and Meta Involved in Hacking Attack, Gives User Data Under Guise of Phony Legal Requests
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
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
As details emerge of the recent Okta security breach, customers wonder what the security firm isn’t telling them.
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Scammers Are Using Apple TestFlight and Web Clips To Distribute Malicious Apps to iPhones
A new report said that CryptoRom Bitcoin swindlers are using two new ways to fool users to install malicious apps on iPhones.
Security Friday: Good News and Gift Ideas – TMO Daily Observations 2021-11-05
Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss some good Security Friday news, an update on previous news, and a gift idea for everyone.
Security Friday: Bad, Real Bad, and Good News – TMO Daily Observations 2021-09-23
Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont for a round of Security Friday news, including ransomware, hacking, and a way to protect your Apple Card.
Cybersecurity Threats Bring Tim Cook and Others to Meet With President Biden
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
Although the product has experienced a poor reputation in the past, MacKeeper is working hard to regain Mac users’ trust.
Charlotte Henry on DTNS - 'Where Have All The Ransoms Gone?'
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.