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The UK Ministry of Defense (MoD) has been fined £350,000 for recklessly causing a data breach that exposed the personal details of Afghan citizens seeking to flee the country after the Taliban took control in 2021.The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) data watchdog described the breach as “extremely serious” and could result in a “threat to lives” after the Ministry of Defense emailed a list of Afghan nationals eligible for evacuation.In a typical rip-off, the UK Ministry of Defense put the email addresses of 245 people who have worked in or with the British government in Afghanistan into the “To” field,…
Save $69.98: The Nintendo Switch OLED 64GB is available now at Walmart for $299.99. That’s nearly 19% less than the regular list price of $369.97. There’s no better time than the holidays to get the whole family together and play games. If you’ve wanted to give away a Nintendo Switch OLED this holiday season (or buy one for yourself) but haven’t gotten around to it, now might be a good time.As of December 27, the Nintendo Switch OLED 64GB is selling for $299.99 at Walmart. That’s a savings of $69.98, or nearly 19%, over the regular price of $369.97 at…
The pandemic is still taking a toll on your customers, employees, and your business. The new American Rescue Plan, just signed into law, will begin to help improve the financial situation of many people. Payments will be made soon by direct deposit, check or debit card to those who qualify. You can visit IRS.gov/coronavirus to learn more about who is eligible and when. Share this link with your employees to help them stay informed. But let me tell you what’s not going to happen so you can spot and avoid the scammers who are crawling out from under the rock.…
In today’s fast-changing world, where intense work, family and social responsibilities and digital distractions continue to capture our attention, quality sleep has become an out-of-reach luxury for many. But the truth is sleep is not a pleasure. It is a fundamental pillar of our overall health and well-being. To truly understand and unlock the secrets of good sleep, you need to delve deeper into the world of sleep hygiene. Let us explore the science behind sleep and provide practical, actionable tips to improve your sleep hygiene. Hopefully these will help you transform your nights and improve the quality of your…
Google’s updated Titan Security Key can act as a multi-factor authenticator and store keys to replace passwords. Google announced the launch of key-supported Titan security keys in mid-November 2023; the initial version of Titan security keys was only used for multi-factor authentication. Security Keys provide a tangible token in the form of a device that you can attach to your keychain and carry in your pocket. For many people, security keys are easier to track and use than passwords and authenticator apps. Titan Security Keys are available in the Google Store in Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain,…
Finnish prosecutors begin investigation this week Julius KiwimakiA 26-year-old Finnish man has been accused of blackmailing a once-popular but now-bankrupt online psychotherapy clinic and its thousands of patients. In a 2,200-page report, Finnish authorities laid out how they linked the ransomware spree to notorious hacker Kivimäki. Kivimäki was convicted in 2015 of committing tens of thousands of cyber crimes, including data exfiltration, payment fraud, operating botnets and deploying bombs. threaten. In November 2022, Kivimäki was accused of trying to extort money from the company. Reception Psychotherapy Center. In that breach, which occurred in October 2020, a hacker using the account…
NASA’s Curiosity Jupiter probe is getting closer to Earth’s most unstable moon Io. The Juno spacecraft will make its closest flyby of a volcanic moon in more than 20 years, gathering valuable clues about its mysterious activities.The Freewrite Alpha is a small, expensive electronic typewriter thatJuno will reportedly fly by Io on Saturday, December 30, 930 miles (1,500 kilometers) above the Jupiter moon’s hellish surface. NASA. The spacecraft observed Io during its previous flybys in May and July, at distances ranging from 6,830 miles (11,000 kilometers) to more than 62,100 miles (100,000 kilometers). This upcoming flyby is a rare opportunity…
McDonald’s and Google announced a multi-year global partnership to leverage Google Cloud technology in its restaurants, with a specific focus on generating artificial intelligence and edge use cases.The agreement will bring updates to every aspect of McDonald’s restaurants and customer platforms, from the company’s mobile apps to self-service kiosks. Edge computing capabilities will be used to gain new insights into device performance, while in generating artificial intelligence, a dedicated Google Cloud team will work with McDonald’s Global Innovation Center to “deliver exciting new experiences for employees and customers.”The main product cited by Google is Google Distributed Cloud, which enables organizations…
ReportDecember 27, 2023Editorial DepartmentZero-day/email security Barracuda has revealed that Chinese threat actors exploited a new zero-day vulnerability in its Email Security Gateway (ESG) devices to deploy a backdoor on a “limited number” of devices. This issue, tracked as CVE-2023-7102, involves arbitrary code execution in Spreadsheet::ParseExcel, a third-party open source library used by the Amavis scanner that resides in the gateway. The company attributed the activity to threat actors tracked by Google-owned Mandiant UNC4841this vulnerability was previously linked to another zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2023-2868, CVSS score: 9.8) that was actively exploited in Barracuda devices earlier this year. The new vulnerability was successfully…
An appeals court has suspended proceedings one day after an Apple Watch import ban went into effect in the United States. A day earlier, Apple filed an emergency request with the U.S. Court of Appeals. The suspension will remain in effect until further action is taken by the court. However, the Apple Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 are still not available for purchase on the company’s website, nearly a week after they were initially removed. The fight centers on Southern California health tech company Masimo’s claim that Apple infringes both trademarks on its pulse oximeter sensor for wearable…