Security news today
Here are some of the top security news stories from today:
Cybersecurity
- Ransomware Attack Hits US Hospital: A ransomware attack has affected a hospital in the United States, causing disruptions to patient care and forcing the hospital to divert emergency patients to other facilities. (Source: Healthcare IT News)
- Google Discloses Critical Android Vulnerability: Google has disclosed a critical vulnerability in the Android operating system that could allow attackers to remotely execute code on vulnerable devices. (Source: The Verge)
- Microsoft Warns of New Malware Targeting Windows Systems: Microsoft has warned of a new malware campaign targeting Windows systems, which could allow attackers to steal sensitive information and take control of infected devices. (Source: Bleeping Computer)
Data Breaches
- T-Mobile Experiences Data Breach: T-Mobile has announced a data breach that may have affected up to 2.3 million customers, including sensitive information such as names, addresses, and social security numbers. (Source: CNN)
- Capital One Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Information: Capital One has announced a data breach that may have exposed sensitive information, including credit card numbers and social security numbers, of up to 100 million customers. (Source: CNBC)
- University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Experiences Data Breach: UCLA has announced a data breach that may have affected up to 438,000 students, faculty, and staff, including sensitive information such as social security numbers and financial information. (Source: UCLA Newsroom)
Other Security News
- US Government Warns of Chinese Spy Chips: The US government has warned of Chinese spy chips that were allegedly inserted into servers and other equipment by Chinese intelligence agents. (Source: The New York Times)
- UK Government Warns of Russian Cyber Threat: The UK government has warned of a Russian cyber threat, including attempts to disrupt critical infrastructure and steal sensitive information. (Source: BBC News)
- New Malware Discovered Targeting IoT Devices: Researchers have discovered a new malware campaign targeting IoT devices, which could allow attackers to take control of infected devices and use them for malicious purposes. (Source: CyberScoop)
These are just a few of the top security news stories from today. I hope this helps you stay up-to-date on the latest security news and trends!