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FCC orders telecoms to secure their networks after Salt Tyhpoon hacks
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has ordered U.S. telecommunications carriers to secure their networks following last year’s Salt Typhoon security breaches. Today’s action comes after FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said in early December that the FCC would act “urgently” to require U.S. carriers to secure their systems from cyberattacks. “We now have a choice to make. We can turn the…
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US sanctions Chinese firm, hacker behind telecom and Treasury hacks
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned Yin Kecheng, a Shanghai-based hacker for his role in the recent Treasury breach and a company associated with the Salt Typhoon threat group. “Yin Kecheng has been a cyber actor for over a decade and is affiliated with the People’s Republic of China Ministry of State…
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China-Linked Cyber Threat Group Hacks US Treasury Department
A Chinese-state-sponsored cyberattack compromised the U.S. Treasury, gaining access to classified documents through a vulnerability through third-party cybersecurity provider BeyondTrust. The breach, revealed on Dec. 31, underscores the growing sophistication of state-backed cyber espionage efforts. “Treasury takes very seriously all threats against our systems, and the data it holds,” a department spokesperson said in a statement. “Over the last four…
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19 Holiday Organization Hacks to Get Your Home Back in Order
“The purpose of storing decorations is about making sure the magic is ready to be rekindled, effortlessly, year after year,” says Katherine Diaz Picott, founder and CEO of Tidy Milso. “To do this you will need to store them in a way that protects them from dust, breakage, and environmental factors while keeping them organized for easy setup. Purchase durable,…
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US court finds spyware maker NSO liable for WhatsApp hacks
A U.S. federal judge has ruled that Israeli spyware maker NSO Group violated U.S. hacking laws by using WhatsApp zero-days to deploy Pegasus spyware on at least 1,400 devices. NSO Group markets Pegasus as surveillance software for governments that enables clients to monitor victims’ activities and extract data from compromised devices. “This ruling is a huge win for privacy,” WhatsApp’s…
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Wyden proposes bill to secure US telecoms after Salt Typhoon hacks
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon announced a new bill to secure the networks of American telecommunications companies breached by Salt Typhoon Chinese state hackers earlier this year. Wyden’s “Secure American Communications Act” will order the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to issue binding cybersecurity rules and implement the security requirements demanded since 1994 by legislation that instructs telecom providers to…
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US arrests Scattered Spider suspect linked to telecom hacks
U.S. authorities have arrested a 19-year-old teenager linked to the notorious Scattered Spider cybercrime gang who is now charged with breaching a U.S. financial institution and two unnamed telecommunications firms. Remington Goy Ogletree (also known online as “remi”) breached the three companies’ networks using credentials stolen in text and voice phishing messages targeting their employees. He also impersonated the victims’…
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Family Travel Hacks from a Mom of 5
Traveling parents know all about repurposing—using that straw from lunch to retrieve a lost toy down the side of the plane seat. Stuffing leftover napkins into the diaper bag for later. And of course, making the tray table on the seat in front of you into a parking lot for little vehicles with painter’s tape…anyone? Just me? Try it—your younger…
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12 Google Docs Hacks Every Student Should Know
Throughout my academic and professional journeys, one thing has remained my constant ally: Google Docs. Not only is having all your documents available no matter where you are super helpful, but the software itself is surprisingly versatile and intricate. I have never encountered anything I couldn’t do with Google Docs, from signing a contract to seamlessly working with huge groups…
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My Favorite Laundry Hacks | Lifehacker
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Sometimes, you come across a solution to a problem that doesn’t really exist. Viral videos would have you believe you should mix an abundance of chemicals in your toilet or fill your air fryer with water to clean them. You should do neither of those things, namely because they’re dangerous;…
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