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Suspected LockBit ransomware dev extradited to United States
A dual Russian-Israeli national, suspected of being a key developer for the LockBit ransomware operation, has been extradited to the United States to face charges. Rostislav Panev, 51, was arrested in Israel last August, where police reportedly found incriminating evidence on his laptop. This included credentials for LockBit’s internal control panel and a repository containing source code for LockBit encryptors…
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These states have the worst data privacy in the US – is yours one of them?
It’s Data Privacy Week, and here at Tom’s Guide we’re taking a look at all the things that could have an impact on your data privacy – and there’s one you may never have considered: your location. That’s right, even if you take steps to protect yourself and your data online – whether it’s using one of the best VPNs…
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UK underestimates threat from hostile states, says new NCSC head
The UK is failing to take cyber threats seriously enough, the new head of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned. In his first major speech in the role, Richard Horne is warning that organizations are underestimating the risks from hostile states and cyber criminals. Speaking at the NCSC’s headquarters for the launch of its Annual Review, Horne stressed…
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18 states want the SEC to stop enforcing crypto regulation
The US Securities and Exchange Commission wants to “unilaterally wrest regulatory authority away from the States” when it comes to crypto, according to a lawsuit from 18 states. These states want to halt the SEC’s enforcement actions, so they can manage crypto regulation instead. Also named as a plaintiff on the suit is the DeFi Education Fund, a special interest…
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