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FBI Braces for Russian Cyber Attacks in US as Ukraine Tensions Rise
The report directly mentioned the deteriorating security situation on Ukraine's border in connection with the potential cyber threat.
FBI Sounds Alarm as QR Code Usage Soars
76 million Americans scanned a QR code in 2021, up 44% from 2019
US, Allies Warn Possible Russian Cyberattacks Could Reverberate Globally
Monaco is not the first high-ranking U.S. official to warn that potential Russian actions in cyberspace might reverberate in unexpected ways.
Cyberattacks Knock Out Sites of Ukrainian Army, Major Banks
Customers at Ukraine’s largest state-owned bank, Privatbank, and the state-owned Sberbank reported problems with online payments and the banks’ apps.
NFL’s 49ers Hit by Ransomware Attack
The 49ers said they have notified law enforcement officials and have hired a cybersecurity team to assist with its investigation.
The FBI Warns Olympic Athletes of Cybersecurity Threats in China
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has urged Olympic athletes to leave their personal phones at home and…
White House Moves to Boost Cybersecurity at Federal Agencies
Others major cyberattacks in the past year include the targeting of meat-packing processor JBS USA and the stock-trading platform Robinhood.
Cyberattack on Red Cross Compromises Data of More Than 515,000 People
"We are working closely with our humanitarian partners worldwide to understand the scope of the attack and take the appropriate measures to safeguard our data in the future."
U.S.-Iranian Citizen Accused of Sending U.S. Technology to Iran
According to officials, the man allegedly used two companies as fronts to procure items from multiple U.S. companies, including one in Massachusetts.
Albuquerque Schools Remain Closed for Second Day Following Cyber Attack
Malicious cyber hackers, usually operating from out of the country, have been increasingly targeting schools in recent years, especially during the pandemic. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said in August and September 2020, K-12 schools made up 57 percent of all ransomware attacks.