The United States Cyber Command has publicly recognized the use of offensive actions (cyberattacks) in order to neutralize cybercriminal groups that attacked American companies using ransomware programs. The Head of Cyber Command and director of the National Security Agency Paul Nakasone, in an interview with the New York Times, declined to elaborate on exactly what… Continue reading US Cyber Command confirms cyberattacks against ransomware
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Chinese coronavirus detection app transmits data to the police
Last month, Chinese authorities released the Alipay Health Code coronavirus detection application, which allowed users checking whether they need to be quarantined due to contact with people infected with coronavirus. According to The New York Times, it turned out that the application also transmits this data to the police. While China encourages people to return… Continue reading Chinese coronavirus detection app transmits data to the police
ToTok messenger turned out to be a tool for total tracking
The New York Times reported that the ToTok messenger turned out to be a tracking tool. The application allowed the UAE authorities to track conversations, movements and other data of users who installed it on their devices. ToTok is believed to be an easy and secure way to chat via video or text messages with… Continue reading ToTok messenger turned out to be a tool for total tracking