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Tesla worked with the FBI to block a million dollar ransomware attack
Intel’s Tiger Lake processors will feature on-chip malware protections
US Samsung Pay users can’t send money internationally after Travelex hack
Travelex's ransomware attack continues to affect people and businesses around the globe -- including those that might not consider themselves affiliated with the company in any way. Engadget can reveal that Samsung Pay's international money transfer...
The first in-the-wild BlueKeep attack isn’t as dangerous as feared
When word broke of the BlueKeep vulnerability in Windows, many feared a repeat of NotPetya and other widespread worms that have wreaked havoc. They might not have to worry quite so much, though. Kryptos Logic has discovered the first known in-the-w...
Chrome for Android update protects against Spectre-like chip hacks
Last year, Chrome 67 for desktop introduced Site Isolation to protect users from Spectre-style security threats by making it harder for attackers to steal data from other websites. Now, Chrome 77 is bringing Site Isolation to Chrome on Android.
Apple tries to clear up Google’s claims about iOS vulnerabilities
Apple has taken issue with Google's findings about exploit-laden websites injecting malicious code into iPhones. Last week, Google published a blog post describing how a handful of hacked websites had taken advantage of an iOS vulnerability. Today, A...
UN claims North Korea hacks stole $2 billion to fund its nuclear program
United Nations experts say they are formally investigating at least 35 instances of cyberattacks by North Korea in 17 countries, believed to be carried out in a bid to fund its nuclear program. According to a report seen by Associated Press, North Ko...
Prime Day 2019 Under Attack By Walmart, eBay, Target and Best Buy
It's Prime Day on Amazon. The two-day sales event for Prime members has competition. Walmart, Best Buy, Target and eBay also host big sales events today. Best Buy calls its sale a 48 hour Flash Sale...
Facebook unveils a ‘one-strike’ policy for live streaming violations
Facebook has unveiled a one-strike policy for live streaming violations in the wake of an extreme right terrorist attack in New Zealand, the company announced. It said users who violate community standards just a single time on Facebook Live could be...