Ransomware Attack Disrupts Seattle Public Library Services

May 30, 2024 at 05:48AM The Seattle Public Library is recovering from a ransomware attack on its online services over the Memorial Day weekend. The attack, identified one day before a planned maintenance shutdown, impacted all online services. While the website has been restored and some digital services are available, efforts are ongoing to restore … Read more

Google One VPN axed for everyone but Pixel loyalists … for now

April 12, 2024 at 04:31PM Google is discontinuing its VPN service for Google One subscribers and Pixel smartphone owners, with the VPN set to be taken offline later this year due to low demand. The service, introduced in 2020, will still be available to Pixel 7 and newer phone owners. The decision aligns with Google’s … Read more

Critical OAuth Flaws Uncovered in Grammarly, Vidio, and Bukalapak Platforms

October 25, 2023 at 09:45AM Critical security flaws in the OAuth implementation of popular online services such as Grammarly, Vidio, and Bukalapak have been disclosed. These weaknesses could have allowed malicious actors to hijack user accounts by obtaining access tokens. The vulnerabilities have been addressed by the respective companies. OAuth, commonly used for cross-application access, … Read more