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Uber concealed huge data breach

Posted onNovember 21, 2017November 21, 2017

Uber concealed a hack that affected 57 million customers and drivers, the company has confirmed. The 2016 breach was hidden by the ride-sharing firm which paid hackers $100,000 (£75,000) to delete the data. The company’s former chief executive Travis Kalanick Read More …

Global ransomware attacks on the rise: Europol

Posted onJuly 25, 2017January 1, 2021

Global ransomware attacks soared by over 11 percent in the 12 months to March, Europol reported Tuesday, but specialist tools developed with its partners had helped unlock some 28,000 encrypted devices. “Ransomware has soared since 2012, with criminals lured by Read More …

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