On Monday, General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) announced that it was awarded a $50 million contract through the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The contract was awarded through …
Scammers steal $10 million from Norway’s state investment fund
Norfund, Norway's state investment fund, has reportedly been the victim of a cyberattack in which cybercriminals stole $10 million from the organization. The fraudsters were able to launch the attack …
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COVID-19 blamed for 238% surge in cyberattacks against banks
On Thursday, a new report attributed a 238% surge in cyberattacks against banks to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The report is the third edition of VMware Carbon Black's Modern Bank Heists report, …
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Chinese, Iranian Hacking May Be Hampering Search for Coronavirus Vaccine, Officials Say
According to US officials, Chinese and Iranian hackers are targeting American universities and health-care firms, allegedly aiming to hinder their efforts to uncover a COVID-19 vaccine. Since early …
Despite virus, Pompeo in Israel to talk West Bank annexation
On Wednesday, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo traveled to Israel despite virus concerns to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over plans to annex parts of the West Bank. The visit came amid …
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Afghan President orders resumption of offensive operations against the Taliban in blow to Trump’s deal
On Tuesday, the Afghan government announced that it plans to resume offensive operations against the Taliban after a series of deadly terrorist attacks within the region. This deals a significant blow …
Amazon Launches Kendra To Solve Enterprise Search With AI
After first announcing its release of Amazon Kendra last December, Amazon has now declared the general availability of the AI and machine learning-powered enterprise search service. The technology …
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Healthcare giant Magellan Health hit by ransomware attack
Yesterday, Magellan Health Inc. disclosed that it was the victim of a ransomware attack occurring on April 11, which resulted in theft of personal information from a corporate server. Magellan Health …
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Coronavirus-related cyberattacks surge to 192,000 in one week
Cyberattackers have been capitalizing on the ongoing pandemic, using it to lure new victims, often through enticing malicious links advertising fraudulent vaccine or treatment information. They have …
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Hackers hit A-list law firm of Lady Gaga, Drake and Madonna
Grubman Shire Meiselas & Sacks, a law firm with A-list clients like Rob Stewart, Madonna, Lil Nas X, and Robert de Niro, has suffered from a cyberattack that has taken the firm's website down. The …
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