#RNC servers reportedly hacked by Russia-linked group

#RNC servers reportedly hacked by Russia-linked group

“#RNC servers reportedly hacked by Russia-linked group” The Russian hacking group behind last year’s massive SolarWinds data breach recently targeted the Republican National Committee, a report said on Tuesday. The government hackers are said to have breached the RNC’s computer systems last week — though its unclear what data they may have seen or stolen,…

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#Hundreds of US companies hit by ‘colossal’ cyberattack

#Hundreds of US companies hit by ‘colossal’ cyberattack

“#Hundreds of US companies hit by ‘colossal’ cyberattack” At least 200 US companies were hit by a major cyberattack just before the Fourth of July holiday kicked off. Huntress Labs, a cyber-security firm, said the “colossal” ransomware attack occurred first at Kaseya, a Florida-based IT company, and then spread through the corporate networks that use…

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#China investigates Didi over cybersecurity days after huge IPO

#China investigates Didi over cybersecurity days after huge IPO

“#China investigates Didi over cybersecurity days after huge IPO” Didi Global’s shares fell more than 10 percent in New York on Friday after China’s cyberspace agency said it had launched an investigation into the Chinese ride-hailing giant to protect national security and the public interest. The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) said on its website that Didi was…

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# Biden hints at possible cybersecurity arrangement with Russia over ransomware attacks

# Biden hints at possible cybersecurity arrangement with Russia over ransomware attacks

“# Biden hints at possible cybersecurity arrangement with Russia over ransomware attacks ” United States President Joe Biden implied he made some progress in addressing ransomware attacks on critical infrastructure after speaking with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Following a Wednesday summit in Geneva, Biden said he had spoken with Putin on the issue of cybersecurity,…

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#Peloton bikes are vulnerable to malware attacks: report

#Peloton bikes are vulnerable to malware attacks: report

“#Peloton bikes are vulnerable to malware attacks: report” Peloton bikes are vulnerable to malware attacks that could enable creeps to spy on riders through their webcams, according to a report. Software security company McAfee said hackers could potentially spy on Peloton bikers by tricking them into installing “malicious apps disguised as Netflix and Spotify,” according…

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#McDonald’s hit by data breach

#McDonald’s hit by data breach

“#McDonald’s hit by data breach” McDonald’s said Friday that a data breach in South Korea and Taiwan has exposed some customer and employee information, making it the latest global company to be targeted by cybercriminals. The attackers accessed emails, phone numbers and delivery addresses, but the breach did not include customer payment information, the company…

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