WhatsApp is adding more details to its privacy policy and flagging that information for European users, after Irish regulators slapped the chat service with a record fine for breaching strict EU data privacy rules.
New ‘SharkBot’ Android Banking Malware Hitting U.S., UK and Italy Targets
A new Android banking trojan has been found, targeting international banks from the United Kingdom and Italy (including in the U.S.). and five different cryptocurrency services. Twenty-two instances have been discovered, but more are expected.
Canadian Teen Arrested Over Theft of $36 Million in Cryptocurrency
A Canadian teen has been arrested for their alleged role in the theft of roughly $36.5 million (CAD$46 million) worth of cryptocurrency from a single victim in the United States, according to the Hamilton Police in Ontario, Canada.
U.S Banks Required to Report Cyberattacks to Regulators Within 36 Hours
In less than half a year, banks in the United States will be required to notify federal regulators of serious cybersecurity incidents within 36 hours.
California Pizza Kitchen Says Employee Data Stolen in Breach
American pizza chain California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is notifying employees of a data breach that might have resulted in some of their personal information being accessed by hackers.
SnapAttack Spins Out of Booz Allen Hamilton With $8 Million in Funding
Threat hunting and detection company SnapAttack this week announced closing an $8 million funding round, just as it spun out of Booz Allen Hamilton.
GBG to Acquire Acuant in $736 Million Deal
UK-based identity verification and fraud prevention solutions provider GBG on Thursday announced that it has agreed to acquire Acuant in a $736 million deal.
SecurityWeek to Host Security Operations Summit as Virtual Event Dec. 8
North Korean Hacker Group Intensifies Espionage Campaigns
A North Korea-linked threat actor tracked as TA406 has intensified its attacks in 2021, particularly credential harvesting campaigns, Proofpoint reports.
US Indicts Iranians for Election Meddling
The US Justice Department announced indictments Thursday of two Iranians who allegedly took part in an online “disinformation and threat” campaign to influence American voters in the 2020 presidential election.