Hackers say they’ve seized computer records from the Washington, D.C., police and are demanding ransom. As ransomware groups keep getting more sophisticated, law enforcement is struggling to keep up.
(Image credit: Bill O’Leary/AP)
Related Articles
-
EU official warns social media firms to monitor for false Israel-Hamas information
Thierry Breton cautions tech executives about the flood of misinformation on their platforms related to the Israel-Hamas war. He...
-
A new generation is uncovering the tiny doodles left by engineers on old microchips
Engineers left these drawings as a way to sign their work. Many are puns that made them chuckle to...
-
Twitter will pay a $150 million fine over accusations it improperly sold user data
Federal regulators accuse the company of violating a 2011 agreement over the treatment of users’ personal data, including phone...
-
Lawmakers grilled the CEOs of top social media companies in a hearing today
During a contentious hearing, lawmakers demanded that social media companies do better to protect children online.
-
Israel is using an AI system to find targets in Gaza. Experts say it’s just the start
Israel’s military says the system makes it more efficient and reduces collateral damage. Critics see a host of problems...
-
It’s not your imagination. CAPTCHA tests are getting harder
NPR’s Scott Simon speaks with Amanda Fennell, a cybersecurity expert, about CAPTCHA tests that verify if a website visitor...
-
China’s Microsoft Hack May Have Had A Bigger Purpose Than Just Spying
China broke into tens of thousands of email accounts in January. Now officials fear the breach wasn’t just about...
-
Satellites and social media offer hints about Israel’s ground war strategy in Gaza
The Israeli military appears to have encircled Gaza City, but so far, it’s made only limited forays into the...
Recent Comments