Cyber-Security

Bitclub Scheme Busted In The US, Promising High Returns From Mining

The scheme managed to grab $722 million in cryptocurrency, offering high rewards in exchange for “shares”. Bitclub Scheme Busted In The Us, Promising High Returns From Mining Three men were charged with running a large-scale Ponzi scheme, taking as much as $722 million in cryptocurrency. The BitClub network was promoted…

Facebook Rebuffs Barr, Moves Ahead on Messaging Encryption

Company turns down attorney general’s request for law-enforcement access to WhatsApp, Messenger platforms. Facebook Rebuffs Barr, Moves Ahead on Messaging Encryption Facebook FB -0.47% said it would move forward with plans to add encryption across its messaging platforms, rejecting a plea from Attorney General William Barr to allow some form…

U.S. Cyber Officials Give Holiday Shopping Advice For Consumers

Homeland Security sees public awareness as important defense as hackers, scammers seek advantage in surge of online shopping. U.S. Cyber Officials Give Holiday Shopping Advice For Consumers U.S. national-security officials are urging consumers to make smart cybersecurity choices while shopping over the holidays, such as sticking to reputable retailers and…

Is Cayla The Toy Doll A Domestic Spy?

On a campaign to promote digital privacy, authorities warn that “My Friend Cayla” makes children vulnerable to malicious surveillance—parents who fail to destroy the doll face a €25,000 fine; ‘destroy it with a hammer’. Is Cayla The Toy Doll A Domestic Spy? Earlier this year, Lisa Harmann received a warning…

Google’s “Project Nightingale” Faces Government Inquiry Over Patient Privacy.

Government officials are asking for more information about Google's "Project Nightingale," a health-data effort with the Ascension health system. Google's "Project Nightingale" Faces Government Inquiry Over Patient Privacy. The Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says its inquiry focuses on the "mass collection…

Which Password Managers Have Been Hacked?

Of the many ‘silver bullets’ out there looking to finally slay the password, none have been able to succeed. What this means is that passwords are here to stay, at least for the time being, and your best shot at both generating unique and cryptographically secure passwords and retrieving them…

DNS Over HTTPS Increases User Privacy And Security By Preventing Eavesdropping And Manipulation

DNS over HTTPS (DoH) is a protocol for performing remote Domain Name System (DNS) resolution via the HTTPS protocol. DNS Over HTTPS Increases User Privacy And Security By Preventing Eavesdropping And Manipulation A goal of the method is to increase user privacy and security by preventing eavesdropping and manipulation of…

Russia Steps Up Efforts To Shield Its Hackers From Extradition To U.S.

Kremlin resorts to prisoner swaps and coercion to keep potential cyber operatives out of U.S. hands, experts say. Russia Steps Up Efforts To Shield Its Hackers From Extradition To U.S. Naama Issachar trod a path familiar to many Israelis after completing her army service—she spent a few months traveling around…

Barr Revives Debate Over ‘Warrant-Proof’ Encryption

Attorney general says encryption in apps is hurting investigations by allowing criminals to hide communications, but offers no clear path forward. Barr Revives Debate Over ‘Warrant-Proof’ Encryption Attorney General William Barr sought to reopen a debate on Tuesday over whether technology companies such as Apple Inc. and Facebook Inc. should…

Should Consumers Be Able To Sell Their Own Personal Data?

Two advocates square off over whether consumers will be helped or hurt by being able to own and sell their own data. Should Consumers Be Able To Sell Their Own Personal Data? People around the world are confused and concerned about what companies do with the data they collect from…

Attorneys Seek Bank of Ireland Execs’ Testimony Against OneCoin Scammer (#GotBitcoin?)

Executives at the Bank of Ireland (BOI) could join a trial in the case against Mark Scott, who allegedly helped launder nearly $400 million via cryptocurrency scam scheme OneCoin. Attorneys Seek Bank of Ireland Execs’ Testimony Against OneCoin Scammer (#GotBitcoin?) Four BOI Witnesses To Testify Remotely On Sept. 29, the…

Crypto News From The Spanish-Speaking World (#GotBitcoin?)

Spanish-speaking countries made headlines this week, with cryptocurrency and blockchain-related developments on both the governmental and enterprise level. Crypto News From The Spanish-Speaking World (#GotBitcoin?) The Congress of the Republic of Peru spoke about the potential of blockchain tech, blockchain firm Aeternity revealed the development of a network that enables…