Topic: cybersecurity concerns
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House Staffers Banned From Using WhatsApp on Devices
The House of Representatives banned WhatsApp on government devices due to unresolved security risks, prohibiting its use on all official platforms with enforcement for non-compliance. Meta disputed the ban, highlighting WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption and arguing it offers stronger privacy than ...
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Cyberattack Grounds Check-Ins at Major European Airports
A cyberattack on Collins Aerospace's MUSE software disrupted automated check-in and baggage systems at major European airports, forcing a switch to slower manual processes. The incident highlighted a critical vulnerability in the aviation sector's digital supply chain, as the attack targeted a th...
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Microsoft Urged to Extend Windows 10 Support by Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports is urging Microsoft to extend free security updates for Windows 10 beyond October 14, warning it will leave millions of users vulnerable and create electronic waste. They criticized Microsoft's paid Extended Security Update program as inadequate and hypocritical, arguing it explo...
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Ingram Micro IT Outage Extends to Second Day
Ingram Micro is experiencing a multi-day IT outage, disrupting critical services for partners and customers globally, with concerns about operational and supply chain delays. The company's main website remains partially offline, displaying a generic error message, while some subdomains and login ...
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Fake Web3 Wallet Scam Costs CoinMarketCap Users $43K
A phishing attack on CoinMarketCap users tricked them into connecting wallets to a malicious Web3 prompt, stealing over $43,000 in crypto assets via a deceptive popup. The attack originated from a compromised "doodle" image on CoinMarketCap’s homepage, exploiting a third-party API to inject a wal...
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