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Ransomware news trending on Google
1.) A ransomware group known as “Play” has recently issued a concerning statement. They have threatened to release the personal details of more than 8,600 Dallas County employees on the dark web unless their ransom demands are met. To add weight to their threat, the hackers have shared several screenshots that display personal information belonging […]
US sets up National AI Task Force
Joe Biden-led administration seems to have taken Artificial Intelligence(AI) technology seriously as it has launched a National Task Force that will oversee the use of government data in AI research. The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) has confirmed the news and said that the task […]
White House warns companies on Ransomware
After the Colonial Pipeline Hack last month, Biden led government seems to have taken the protection of US IT Infrastructure seriously as the White House issued an open letter to companies yesterday warning them against ransomware attacks and the after repercussions A memo issued on Thursday morning from Anne Neuberger of the National Security […]
White House to spend $2 billion on Artificial Intelligence between 2020-2021
White House under the leadership of President Donald Trump has announced that it will spend $2 billion on research and development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) between 2020-2021. The report also specifies that the government will also spend over $1 billion on Quantum Computing technology foreseeing its future in various business fields. Note- ‘Quantum Computing’ is […]
Google trending Cyber Attack news headlines
Firstly, it is the US Department of Defense which is topping the headlines when it comes to cyber-attacks. News is out that the systems related to Defense Information Systems Agency(DISA) affiliated to DoD have been hacked the incident reportedly exposed personal data of more than 200,000 people. DISA is the agency that looks into the […]
Intel Corp drafts data privacy bill for the United States
Intel Corp, the world-renowned silicon chip maker of America has taken the privilege of drafting a data privacy bill for the populace of United States. Moreover, the chipmaker expects a sponsorship for the bill from Congress that would shield companies from paying heavy penalties during cyber attacks-provided they attest to the US Fed Trade Commission […]
Russia and China eavesdrop Donald Trump iPhone Calls
A report published in The New York Times says that spies from Russia and China are eavesdropping on the communication activities carried out by Donald Trump during his regime as the 45Th President of the United States. The NYT article says that Trump has a habit of using his iPhone to gossip with his friends […]
Feel free to launch Cyber Attacks
US President Donald Trump is reported to have authorized the cyber warriors working for his country to conduct cyber attacks on adversaries in a retaliation bid. Pronouncing the same the White House issued classified orders on Thursday last week, wiping away all previous restrictions put forward during Obama administration. In today’s age, we need to […]
Running app discloses locations and personal details of spies working for MI6, White House and GCHQ
Running App Polar Flow is found to be disclosing the location and personal details of spies working for GCHQ, White House, and MI6. Although the data revelation of the fitness app was unintentional, the security lapse could lead to serious consequences if state-funded actors and terrorist organizations such as ISIS get hold of such info. […]
Red Hen Restaurant becomes Cyber Attack target due to Sarah Huckabee Sanders
Virginia based Red Hen Restaurant was targeted by hackers on Wednesday this week as they wanted to hijack the sudden online popularity of the food business to be diverted to their own websites, which sell Viagra at discounted rates. We all know by now that the said restaurant became famous for refusing to serve to […]