Supreme Court gives DOGE access to millions of Americans’ private Social Security data
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration, allowing its Department of Government Efficiency to access Social Security data once restricted by federal privacy law.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration, allowing its Department of Government Efficiency to access Social Security data once restricted by federal privacy law.
BADBOX 2.0 Botnet alert: FBI warns smart TVs, digital device may have exploit
Cyber criminals are exploiting IoT devices in homes to create a botnet called BADBOX 2.0, enabling illegal online activities.
Cyber criminals are exploiting IoT devices in homes to create a botnet called BADBOX 2.0, enabling illegal online activities.
184M passwords for Google, Apple and more exposed in major data breach
The login information and passwords included Google, Apple, Microsoft products, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Roblox, and “many more.”
The login information and passwords included Google, Apple, Microsoft products, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Roblox, and “many more.”
White House kills plan to stop brokers from selling Americans' sensitive data
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has withdrawn a proposed rule to limit how data brokers collect and sell sensitive personal information, drawing criticism from privacy and security advocates.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has withdrawn a proposed rule to limit how data brokers collect and sell sensitive personal information, drawing criticism from privacy and security advocates.
Cybercrime soars nationwide: Georgia residents face $420M in losses
Cybercrime is surging nationwide and hitting Georgia residents and businesses with increasing force, according to a new report from the FBI.
Cybercrime is surging nationwide and hitting Georgia residents and businesses with increasing force, according to a new report from the FBI.
Americans over 60 lost $3.4 billion to scams in 2023, FBI says
Elder fraud losses in the U.S. jumped to $3.4 billion in 2023, according to a new FBI report. Tech support and investment scams led the way in targeting Americans over 60.
Elder fraud losses in the U.S. jumped to $3.4 billion in 2023, according to a new FBI report. Tech support and investment scams led the way in targeting Americans over 60.
Medusa ransomware: CISA issues email security warning
Cyber security officials are warning email users against a dangerous ransomware scheme.
Cyber security officials are warning email users against a dangerous ransomware scheme.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pauses US cyberoperations against Russia
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has paused offensive cyberoperations against Russia by US Cyber Command, a move that national security experts warn could weaken US cyber defenses.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has paused offensive cyberoperations against Russia by US Cyber Command, a move that national security experts warn could weaken US cyber defenses.
Chinese-affiliated hacker breaks into Treasury Department system in 'major incident'
An actor affiliated with the Chinese government recently hacked the U.S. Treasury Department in a "major incident," officials announced on Monday.
An actor affiliated with the Chinese government recently hacked the U.S. Treasury Department in a "major incident," officials announced on Monday.
Johns Creek company at center of U.S. Treasury hacking probe
The Treasury learned of the breach on Dec. 8, when BeyondTrust, a Johns Creek-based software service provider, reported that hackers had stolen a key.
The Treasury learned of the breach on Dec. 8, when BeyondTrust, a Johns Creek-based software service provider, reported that hackers had stolen a key.
FBI warns to stop sending texts; here's what to do instead
One of the largest hacks in U.S. history has prompted more warnings about how to protect yourself from hackers, fraudsters and criminals.
One of the largest hacks in U.S. history has prompted more warnings about how to protect yourself from hackers, fraudsters and criminals.
Georgia Tech, affiliate GTRC hit with federal whistleblower cybersecurity lawsuit
The lawsuit raises claims under the False Claims Act and federal common law.
The lawsuit raises claims under the False Claims Act and federal common law.
How to see if your Social Security number was included in latest data breach
A massive data breach involving virtually every American could fuel a big rise in identity theft and fraud crimes, experts warn. Here’s how to see if you were impacted.
A massive data breach involving virtually every American could fuel a big rise in identity theft and fraud crimes, experts warn. Here’s how to see if you were impacted.
FBI investigates Trump campaign's claim of sensitive documents hacked by Iran
The FBI says it is investigating allegations that sensitive documents from Donald Trump's campaign were stolen in a cyber intrusion days after the campaign declared it had been hacked by Iran.
The FBI says it is investigating allegations that sensitive documents from Donald Trump's campaign were stolen in a cyber intrusion days after the campaign declared it had been hacked by Iran.
Glitch exposing Georgia voter information has been fixed, election officials say
Georgia election officials said that they have fixed a website glitch that led to a breach of sensitive voter information earlier this week.
Georgia election officials said that they have fixed a website glitch that led to a breach of sensitive voter information earlier this week.
Car dealership losses from CDK software outage could soon reach $1 billion, study finds
Dealerships across the US have seen operations hindered for weeks, with losses mounting.
Dealerships across the US have seen operations hindered for weeks, with losses mounting.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to plead guilty to Espionage Act violation
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will plead guilty to a felony charge in a deal with the U.S. Justice Department that will resolve a long-running legal saga over the publication of a trove of classified documents.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will plead guilty to a felony charge in a deal with the U.S. Justice Department that will resolve a long-running legal saga over the publication of a trove of classified documents.
CDK Global struck by major cyberattack, impacting over 15K U.S. auto dealerships
CDK Global, a software and data provider that services thousands of auto dealerships across the country, was hit by a cyberattack on Wednesday.
CDK Global, a software and data provider that services thousands of auto dealerships across the country, was hit by a cyberattack on Wednesday.
Ticketmaster sending notices to potential victims of data breach
Ticketmaster started notifying customers whose information may have been involved in a data breach that took place between April 2, 2024, and May 18, 2024.
Ticketmaster started notifying customers whose information may have been involved in a data breach that took place between April 2, 2024, and May 18, 2024.
Is metro Atlanta prepared for a potential water system hack?
What would happen if hackers got into our country's water systems?
What would happen if hackers got into our country's water systems?