Although the LabHost operation is no longer active and the shared 42,000 domains are not likely currently used in malicious operations, there’s still significant value for cybersecurity firms and defenders.
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Why I’m Learning to Code in the Age of Vibe Coding
Can you vibe code anything without knowing how to code? Not quite. That’s why I’m not ready to give in to vibe coding yet.
23andMe is potentially selling more than just genetic data – the personal survey info it collected is just as much a privacy problem
When customers originally signed up for 23andMe, they agreed to terms and conditions and a privacy notice that allows the company to use their information for research and development as well as share their data, in aggregate, with third parties. If consumers consented to additional research, which the vast majority did, the company can additionally share their individual information with third parties. 23andMe has also been clear that if it is involved in a bankruptcy or sale of assets, consumer information might be sold or transferred.
As 23andMe goes bankrupt, millions of people’s DNA data is up for sale
“Folks have absolutely no say in where their data is going to go,” said Tazin Khan, CEO of the nonprofit Cyber Collective, which advocates for privacy rights and cybersecurity for marginalized people.
US Coast Guard paychecks delayed by cyberattack | TechRadar
A data breach has affected the personnel and payroll systems of the US Coast Guard, and has impacted member pay, and forced the agency to to take systems offline to prevent further intrusion until “at least February 19th, 2025”.
Schneider Electric hit by Ransomware Demand of $125,000 in baguettes.
Schneider Electric confirmed that it is investigating a breach as a ransomware group Hellcat claims to have stolen more than 40 GB of compressed data — and demanded the French multinational energy management company pay $125,000 in baguettes or else see its sensitive customer and operational information leaked.
HYPR is latest firm to reveal hiring of fraudulent IT worker overseas | CyberScoop
Company officials say the individual was caught during the onboarding process, but used proxies and verified documents to back up their legend.
Olympics organizers create Olympic Esports Games | Fortune
The decision does not mean Pac-Man and Call of Duty will be part of the Summer or Winter Games, however. Instead, the Olympic Esports Games will be a separate event, with the first edition held in 2025
Don’t Fall for It: Hackers Pounce on CrowdStrike Outage With Phishing Emails | PCMag
Banks and health-care providers saw their services disrupted and TV broadcasters went offline as businesses worldwide grappled with the ongoing outage. Air travel has been hit hard, too, with planes grounded and services delayed.