Mark Wycislik-Wilson writes: A trio of NSA exploits leaked by hacking group TheShadowBrokers has been ported to work on all versions of Windows since Windows 2000. The EternalChampion, EternalRomance and EternalSynergy exploits were made public by the group last year, and now a security researcher has tweaked the source code so they will run on…
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Trump’s CFPB Chief Pulls Back on Equifax Data Breach Probe: Report
Patrick Rucker reports: Mick Mulvaney, head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, has pulled back from a full-scale probe of how Equifax Inc. failed to protect the personal data of millions of consumers, according to people familiar with the matter. Equifax (EFX.N) said in September that hackers stole personal data it had collected on some…
Hugh Grant settles phone-hacking claim against Mirror newspapers
British actor Hugh Grant has settled a legal case against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) after the company admitted that reporters at its three tabloid titles had hacked into his voicemails over a 10-year period to get scoops, he said on Monday. Grant, who is known internationally for roles in films such as “Four Weddings and…
British hacking suspect wins appeal against extradition to U.S.
Color me surprised. Owen Bowcott reports that Lauri Love won his appeal (ruling) and will not be extradited to the U.S. to face hacking charges here. The court accepted both of the main arguments advanced by Love’s lawyers that there was no reason he could not be tried in England and that he might suffer…
Ron’s Pharmacy Services Notifies Patients of Email Compromise
San Diego, California: February 2, 2018 – Ron’s Pharmacy Services (“Ron’s Pharmacy”) is notifying certain patients of the unauthorized access to certain limited pieces of patient information, including patient names, Ron’s Pharmacy internal account numbers, and payment adjustment information. This information also included prescription medication information for a small number of impacted individuals. Although we…
Alleged computer hacker Lauri Love to hear extradition appeal result next week
The Press Association reports: Alleged computer hacker Lauri Love finds out next week if he has successfully challenged a ruling that he can be extradited to the US. Two judges sitting at the High Court in London will give their decision on Mr Love’s appeal on Monday. Read more on Daily Mail.