Priya Patel
TLDR:
- Ransomware group threatens to leak data from Planned Parenthood
- Nigerian sextortion scammers sentenced to 17 years
- Kaspersky’s US business sold
- Europe’s controversial encryption plans resurface
In recent news, cybercriminals from the ransomware group RansomHub have hacked into the systems of Planned Parenthood’s Montana branch, threatening to leak sensitive data. Nigerian sextortion scammers have been sentenced to 17 years in a US jail after exploiting victims, including minors. Kaspersky’s US business has been sold due to national security concerns, and the EU’s encryption-busting plans have resurfaced, causing controversy.
Full Article:
Your devices may be revealing a lot more about your life than you realize. During the Democratic National Convention in Chicago last month, WIRED reporters collected signals from nearly 300,000 devices, revealing vulnerabilities in police surveillance and everyday privacy. Meanwhile, cybercriminals from the ransomware group RansomHub have targeted Planned Parenthood, threatening to leak sensitive data. Nigerian sextortion scammers have been sentenced to 17 years for exploiting victims, including minors. Kaspersky’s US business has been sold over national security concerns, and Europe’s encryption plans have returned, sparking controversy.
