A company that provides software for thousands of auto dealers in the U.S. and Canada was hit by back-to-back cyberattacks on Wednesday.
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Singapore wealth flows face new scrutiny in superhacker case
U.S. authorities are seeking to seize Wang YunHe’s $6.9 million apartment and his 2022 Ferrari Spider.
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Chinese hacking industry linked to the state through connections, alcohol, and sex, leak reveals
China’s hacking industry, leaked internal documents reveal, is vast in size and scope but also suffers from shady business practices, disgruntlement over pay and work quality, and poor security protocols.
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Biden signs order to better protect Americans’ health records, financial data
The order is aimed at better protecting Americans’ personal data on everything from biometrics and health records to finances and geolocation from foreign adversaries like China and Russia.
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Biden boosting cybersecurity at U.S. ports, where online attacks can be more ravaging than storms
Nationwide, ports employ roughly 31 million people and contribute $5.4 trillion to the economy, and could be left vulnerable to a ransomware or other brand of cyberattack.
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Cyberattacks on hospitals are likely to increase, putting lives at risk, experts warn
Hospitals are a favorite target for internet thieves who hold systems’ data and networks hostage for hefty ransoms, said John Riggi, the American Hospital Association’s cybersecurity adviser.
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States and Congress wrestle with cybersecurity after Iran attacks small-town water utilities
The hacking of a municipal water authority in a small Pennsylvania town is prompting new warnings from U.S. security officials as the U.S. wrestles with how to harden water utilities against hackers.
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Six-month delay notifying Mainers of state data breach draws ire
Cyber experts differ in whether the delay was warranted.
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State: Russian gang’s hack in Maine affected personal data of 1.3 million people
A cybersecurity breach 6 months ago may have exposed private information of people contacting state agencies.
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UMaine Augusta and Maine Department of Labor to launch cybersecurity apprenticeship program
Maine would need to increase its number of cybersecurity professionals by 63% just to fill the number of current open positions.