Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack: Paid $5 million ransom

Colonial Pipeline restored its complete pipeline system on Thursday, nearly a week after a ransomware attack targeted its IT systems, forcing it to pay over $5 million ransom to reclaim…

Apple’s grey iMac accessories discontinued: Reports

Apple discontinued the iMac Pro earlier this year, and the space grey iMac accessories are now being discontinued out as well.   The Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and Magic Trackpad…

Android banking malware-Teabot exploited in the wild

Security researchers have discovered a new Android malware that, once installed on the victim’s device, allows the threat actors behind it to obtain a live stream of the device’s screen…

Elon Musk on Dogecoin, ask followers if Tesla should accept Dogecoin

Tesla, led by Elon Musk, became the first automotive company in the world to recognize Bitcoin as payment for its vehicles in February.   If a tweet from Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is any indication, the…

Hamburg DPA prohibits Facebook from collecting WhatsApp user data

Facebook recently announced that it would no longer delete accounts of users who did not approve its revised privacy policy by the previously mentioned May 15 deadline, instead opting to…

WhatsApp Privacy Policy update says users’ account won’t be deleted

  Facebook-owned WhatsApp has confirmed that it will not deactivate the accounts of users who refuse to follow its revised privacy policy, which will be implemented on May 15, but…

Colonial Pipeline hit by ransomware attack, shuts down operation

Colonial Pipeline, the country’s largest fuel pipeline, was forced to shut down operations after being hit by ransomware.   The Colonial Pipeline exports refined petroleum products from Gulf Coast refineries…

Netflix to launch ‘N-plus’ social networking service: Report

Netflix is working on a new service called “N-Plus”, according to reports.   According to a Protocol article, Netflix conducted a survey asking people about various features and content.  …

Exim Server bug(21Nails) exposes millions of mail servers

Exim server maintainers have issued updates to fix up to 21 security flaws in the software that could enable unauthenticated attackers to gain complete remote code execution and root privileges.…

N3TW0RM ransomware suspected of targeting Israeli firms

In a surge of cyberattacks that began last week, a new ransomware group known as ‘N3TW0RM’ targeted Israeli companies.   At least four Israeli companies and one nonprofit organization were…