Today: September 12, 2024
Today: September 12, 2024

Cybersecurity

Business|Finance|Technology

Fortune 500 firms to see $5.4 billion in CrowdStrike losses, says insurer Parametrix

U.S. Fortune 500 companies, excluding Microsoft, will face $5.4 billion in financial losses from the recent CrowdStrike outage, insurer Parametrix said on Wednesday.

Fortune 500 firms to see $5.4 billion in CrowdStrike losses, says insurer Parametrix
News|Technology

As losses mount, CrowdStrike says bug in quality-control process led to botched update

A software bug in CrowdStrike's quality-control system caused the software update that crashed computers globally last week, the U.S. firm said on Wednesday, as

As losses mount, CrowdStrike says bug in quality-control process led to botched update
Business|Finance|Technology

Insured losses from CrowdStrike outage could reach $1.5 billion, CyberCube says

Global insured losses from last week's massive IT outage are likely to range from $400 million to $1.5 billion, cyber analytics firm CyberCube said on Thursday.

Insured losses from CrowdStrike outage could reach $1.5 billion, CyberCube says
Business|Europe|Technology

Oracle signs deal to use Italy's Rai Way data centres

Oracle has signed an accord with Rai Way to install its systems for artificial intelligence applications at the Italian infrastructure firm's data centres, the two companies said on

Oracle signs deal to use Italy's Rai Way data centres
Americas|Asia|Crime|Health|Technology

US indicts North Korean hacker accused of helping extort US hospitals

US indicts North Korean hacker accused of helping extort US hospitals

US indicts North Korean hacker accused of helping extort US hospitals
Europe|News|Sports|Technology

Cyberattacks on Olympics are inevitable, says French Prime Minister

Cyberattacks on the Paris Olympics are inevitable and France will do everything in its power to limit the impact they may have on the event, French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said

Cyberattacks on Olympics are inevitable, says French Prime Minister
Technology

CrowdStrike says over 97% of Windows sensors back online

More than 97% of Windows sensors are back online, CrowdStrike's CEO George Kurtz said on Thursday, nearly a week after a software update by the cybersecurity firm triggered a global outage

CrowdStrike says over 97% of Windows sensors back online
Economy|Europe|Finance

ECB's cyber security test shows 'room for improvement' for banks

Euro zone banks have "room for improvement" in their cyber security, starting with how they would keep their business running after a hack, the European Central Bank said on

ECB's cyber security test shows 'room for improvement' for banks
News|Technology

Casino giant Caesars Entertainment reports cyberattack; MGM Resorts says some systems still down

Casino company Caesars Entertainment has joined Las Vegas gambling rival MGM Resorts International in reporting a recent cyberattack

Casino giant Caesars Entertainment reports cyberattack; MGM Resorts says some systems still down
News|Technology|World

International Criminal Court says cybersecurity incident affected its information systems last week

The International Criminal Court says it responded urgently to “anomalous activity affecting its information systems” last week

International Criminal Court says cybersecurity incident affected its information systems last week
Entertainment|News|Technology

MGM Resorts computers back up after 10 days as analysts eye effects of casino cyberattacks

MGM Resorts International says computers serving customers at its casino and hotel properties have been restored across the U.S. That's 10 days after a cyberattack led it to shut down digital systems

MGM Resorts computers back up after 10 days as analysts eye effects of casino cyberattacks
Technology

Cisco buying cybersecurity firm Splunk for $28 billion, bolstering defenses as use of AI widens

Silicon Valley tech giant Cisco is buying cybersecurity firm Splunk in a $28 billion deal as it looks to keep up with potential security threats that could be brought about by the increasing use of artificial intelligence

Cisco buying cybersecurity firm Splunk for $28 billion, bolstering defenses as use of AI widens
Technology

Spyware can infect your phone or computer via the ads you see online – report

You probably won’t be targeted by spyware, but if you are, odds are you won’t know about it. The latest spyware slips in unseen through online ads as you go about your digital life.

Spyware can infect your phone or computer via the ads you see online – report
Business

Remote workers are more aware of cybersecurity risks than in-office employees: new study

A survey of remote and office workers found that people working from home were more likely to take steps to protect themselves against cybersecurity threats.

Remote workers are more aware of cybersecurity risks than in-office employees: new study
News|Political|Technology

National Security Agency is starting an artificial intelligence security center

The National Security Agency is starting an artificial intelligence security center — a crucial mission as AI capabilities are increasingly acquired, developed and integrated into U.S. defense and intelligence systems

National Security Agency is starting an artificial intelligence security center
Business

MGM expects cybersecurity issue to negatively impact third-quarter earnings

MGM Resorts International said on Thursday operational disruptions due to a cybersecurity issue in September are expected to have a negative impact on its third-quarter results.

MGM expects cybersecurity issue to negatively impact third-quarter earnings
Business|News|Technology

Data breach at MGM Resorts expected to cost casino giant $100 million

The data breach that MGM Resorts is calling a cyberattack is expected to cost the casino giant more than $100 million

Data breach at MGM Resorts expected to cost casino giant $100 million
World

Five Eyes intelligence chiefs warn on China's 'theft' of intellectual property

The Five Eyes countries' intelligence chiefs came together on Tuesday to accuse China of intellectual property theft and using artificial intelligence

Five Eyes intelligence chiefs warn on China's 'theft' of intellectual property
News|Political|Technology|World

Philippine military ordered to stop using artificial intelligence apps due to security risks

The Philippine defense chief has ordered all defense personnel and the 163,000-member military to refrain from using digital applications that harness artificial intelligence to generate personal portraits, saying they could pose security risks

Philippine military ordered to stop using artificial intelligence apps due to security risks
News

US senator asks 23andMe for details after reported data for sale online

The top Republican on the U.S.

US senator asks 23andMe for details after reported data for sale online
News

23andMe notifies customers of data breach into its 'DNA Relatives' feature

Genetics testing company 23andMe on Tuesday sent emails to several customers to inform them of a breach into the "DNA Relatives" feature that allowed them to

23andMe notifies customers of data breach into its 'DNA Relatives' feature
Business

China rushes to swap Western tech with domestic options as U.S. cracks down

China has stepped up spending to replace Western-made technology with domestic alternatives as Washington tightens curbs on high-tech exports to its rival, according to government

China rushes to swap Western tech with domestic options as U.S. cracks down
News

White House to share ransomware data with allies -source

The White House is working to finalize as soon as Tuesday a new policy outlining how governments should respond to ransomware attacks,

White House to share ransomware data with allies -source
Business|News|Political|Technology

US regulators sue SolarWinds and its security chief for alleged cyber neglect ahead of Russian hack

U.S. regulators have sued SolarWinds and its top security executive for fraud for allegedly concealing poor cybersecurity practices ahead of the Texas-based technology company's stunning hack by Russian spies

US regulators sue SolarWinds and its security chief for alleged cyber neglect ahead of Russian hack
World

Alliance of 40 countries to vow not to pay ransom to cybercriminals, US says

Forty countries in a U.S.-led alliance plan to sign a pledge never to pay ransom to cybercriminals and to work toward eliminating the hackers' funding

Alliance of 40 countries to vow not to pay ransom to cybercriminals, US says

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