Duncan Riley, Author at SiliconANGLE

Security

Warning: Cybercriminals are targeting COVID-19 vaccines and distribution

By Duncan Riley Dec 29, 2020

The U.S. Department of Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has issued a warning to financial institutions to be alert to the threat of fraud, ransomware and other types of criminal activity targeting COVID-19 vaccines…

Emerging Tech

Genetic testing company 23andMe raises $82.5M from Sequoia and NewView Capital

By Duncan Riley Dec 29, 2020

Genetic testing company 23andMe Inc. has raised around $82.5 million in new funding, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Series F round was led by Sequoia Capital and…

Security

P2P coverage market provider Cover Protocol hacked but hacker returns stolen funds

By Duncan Riley Dec 28, 2020

Peer-to-peer coverage market provider Cover Protocol has been hacked, but in a twist on a traditional hacking story, the hacker has not only come forward but has also refunded the funds stolen. Cover Protocol…

Blockchain

Coinbase to suspend Ripple XRP trading following SEC lawsuit

By Duncan Riley Dec 28, 2020

Coinbase Inc. today announced that it will suspend trading on Ripple Labs Inc.’s XRP cryptocurrency following a lawsuit filed against Ripple by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission alleging that the cryptocurrency is an unregistered…

Security

Hackers target Livecoin and change cryptocurrency exchange prices

By Duncan Riley Dec 27, 2020

Russian cryptocurrency exchange Livecoin has been hacked, with hackers managing to change the rates of cryptocurrencies traded on the service to earn quick profits. The hack took place over the night of Dec. 23-24.…

Security

VOIP hardware and software maker Sangoma struck by ransomware attack

By Duncan Riley Dec 27, 2020

Canadian voice over IP hardware and software maker Sangoma Technologies Corp. has been struck by a ransomware attack. The company, which offers products such as FreePBX and Switchbox and is also the owner of…

Blockchain

As December rally continues, bitcoin breaks through $28,000

By Duncan Riley Dec 27, 2020

The price of bitcoin hit another new high today as the cryptocurrency continues its record rally in December. Bitcoin, which surged through $20,000 Dec. 16, then $24,000 Dec. 20, hit $28,221.92 at 6:30 a.m.…

Security

HelpSystems acquires data security platform provider Vera Security

By Duncan Riley Dec 24, 2020

IT management software solutions company HelpSystems LLC has acquired data security platform startup Vera Security Inc. for an undisclosed price. Founded in 2014, Vera offers a platform that enables organizations to secure, track and revoke…

Security

UK cosmetic surgery provider hit by ransomware, customer data stolen

By Duncan Riley Dec 24, 2020

Transform Hospital Group Ltd., a U.K. provider of cosmetic and weight loss surgery, has been hit by ransomware, resulting in the theft of customer data including intimate pictures. Exactly when the attack took place…

Security

Citrix warns of active DDoS attack targeting its Application Delivery Controllers

By Duncan Riley Dec 24, 2020

Citrix Systems Inc. has issued a threat advisory over a distributed denial-of-service attack that’s actively targeting Citrix Application Delivery Controllers. The campaign involves overwhelming the Citrix ADB Datagram Transport Layer Security network throughput to cause…

Duncan Riley

Warning: Cybercriminals are targeting COVID-19 vaccines and distribution

Genetic testing company 23andMe raises $82.5M from Sequoia and NewView Capital

P2P coverage market provider Cover Protocol hacked but hacker returns stolen funds

Coinbase to suspend Ripple XRP trading following SEC lawsuit

Hackers target Livecoin and change cryptocurrency exchange prices

VOIP hardware and software maker Sangoma struck by ransomware attack

As December rally continues, bitcoin breaks through $28,000

HelpSystems acquires data security platform provider Vera Security

UK cosmetic surgery provider hit by ransomware, customer data stolen

Citrix warns of active DDoS attack targeting its Application Delivery Controllers

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