Recent Security News
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Change Healthcare attack latest: ALPHV bags $22M in Bitcoin amid affiliate drama
March 4, 2024 at 04:08PM ALPHV/BlackCat, responsible for the Change Healthcare cyberattack, received over $22 million in Bitcoin, potentially a ransomware payment. UnitedHealth Group declined to confirm if ransom was paid. Change Healthcare’s systems were affected, disrupting services for 70,000+ American pharmacies and hospitals. The gang may have stolen the $22 million from their affiliates.…
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Seoul accuses North Korea of stealing southern chipmakers’ designs
March 4, 2024 at 03:07PM North Korean government spies have conducted digital intrusions into chipmakers, stealing product designs to promote their domestic semiconductor industry. The South Korean National Intelligence Service (NIS) warned of ongoing cyber espionage, suspecting North Korea’s preparation for semiconductor production due to procurement difficulties. The NIS has notified victim companies and is…
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Middle East Leads in Deployment of DMARC Email Security
March 4, 2024 at 02:26PM Organizations globally and in the Middle East are swiftly adopting email authentication technologies, especially following recent mandates from Google and Yahoo. Strong adoption has already been seen in countries like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The trend is not only driven by regulations but also a proactive approach…
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Apple blames Spotify for $1.95 billion fine over “abusive” App store rules
March 4, 2024 at 01:04PM The European Commission has fined Apple €1.8 billion for abusing its dominant position in the music streaming app market by imposing restrictions on app developers, preventing them from promoting cheaper services outside the App Store. Apple denies consumer harm and anti-competitive behavior, claiming the primary beneficiary of the decision is…