cybersecurity

Former head of Twitter security files whistleblower complaints

By Associated Press

A former head of security at Twitter has filed whistleblower complaints with U.S. officials, alleging that the company misled regulators about its cybersecurity defenses and its problems with fake accounts, according to reports by the Washington Post and CNN.

Why cellphone privacy matters in a post-Roe world

By Susan Landau, The Conversation

Even a burner phone paid for with cash can reveal your identity and where you’ve been.

Ukraine says Russia behind cyberattack in 'hybrid war' move

By Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press

Ukraine said Sunday that Russia was behind a cyberattack that defaced its government websites and alleged that Russia is engaged in an increasing “hybrid war” against its neighbor.

The security flaw that's terrified the internet

By Frank Bajak, Associated Press

Security pros say it's one of the worst computer vulnerabilities they've ever seen. They say state-backed Chinese and Iranian hackers and rogue cryptocurrency miners have already seized on it.

Fearing misuse, Israel tightens supervision of cyber exports

By Josef Federman, Associated Press

Israel's Defense Ministry says it is tightening supervision over cyber exports — a move that follows a series of scandals involving Israeli spyware company NSO Group.

WATCH: U.S. charges two suspected major ransomware operators

By Eric Tucker, Alan Suderman, Associated Press

Attorney General Merrick Garland, FBI Director Christopher Wray and other Department of Justice officials are holding a press briefing on "significant law enforcement matter".

Russia-backed hackers are targeting cloud services, Microsoft says

By Alan Suderman, Associated Press

Microsoft said Monday the same Russia-backed hackers responsible for the 2020 SolarWinds breach continue to attack the global technology supply chain and have been relentlessly targeting cloud service companies and others since summer.

Biden administration targets ransomware payment 'enablers'

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

The Biden administration took aim Tuesday at the financial marketplace for criminal ransomware gangs, announcing sanctions against a Russia-based virtual currency brokerage that officials say has processed illicit transactions for attackers.

Biden tackles cybersecurity with tech, finance leaders

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

Some of the country’s leading technology companies have committed to investing billions of dollars to strengthen cybersecurity defenses and to train skilled workers.