Vice Society Ransomware Attackers Targeted Dozens of Schools in 2022

Dec 07, 2022Ravie LakshmananCyber Crime / Ransomware The Vice Society cybercrime group has disproportionately targeted educational institutions, accounting for 33 victims in 2022 and surpassing other ransomware families like LockBit, BlackCat, BianLian, and Hive. Other prominent industry verticals targeted include healthcare, governments, manufacturing, retail, and legal services, according to an analysis of leak site data…

Apple will finally encrypt iCloud Backups as part of major security push

With our ever-increasing dependence on online services, security and privacy are a top priority, and Apple has implemented several features in its devices to maintain security. Apple’s efforts continue with Wednesday’s announcement of three new security features to protect users online. Apple’s new features are: iMessage Contact Key Verification: A method for users to verify…