Duncan Riley, Author at SiliconANGLE

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FBI issues public service announcement warning about ransomware attacks

By Duncan Riley Oct 3, 2019

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has published a public service announcement warning that high-impact ransomware attacks are threatening U.S. businesses and organizations. The PSA, published Wednesday, runs through what ransomware is and how it…

Security

Update now: WhatsApp bug allows malicious GIF to steal user data

By Duncan Riley Oct 3, 2019

A newly discovered vulnerability in popular Facebook Inc.-owned messaging service WhatsApp allows an attacker to obtain access and steal data by doing nothing more than sending a malicious GIF to a user. The vulnerability…

Emerging Tech

Uber launches labor hire app that matches temporary workers with employers

By Duncan Riley Oct 3, 2019

Uber Technologies Inc. today launched a new on-demand labor hiring app that matches people looking for shift work with companies that need temporary employees. First reported a year ago, Uber Works debuts in Chicago…

Emerging Tech

Electric scooter hire startup Bird raises $275M on $2.5B valuation

By Duncan Riley Oct 3, 2019

Electric scooter and moped hire startup Bird Rides Inc. today revealed that it has raised $275 million in new funding on a $2.5 billion valuation for ongoing vehicle research and development in hopes of getting closer…

Security

Report details new PKPLUG threat group targeting Asian countries

By Duncan Riley Oct 3, 2019

Palo Alto Network Inc.’s Unit 42 threat intelligence team has detailed a new Chinese-linked cyberespionage group that’s targeting countries primarily in Southeast Asia. Dubbed “PKPLUG,” the threat actor group, or possibly groups, uses the…

Security

Alabama hospitals forced to close after ransomware attack

By Duncan Riley Oct 2, 2019

Three hospitals in Alabama were closed to all but critical patients Wednesday after a ransomware attack crippled their computer systems. The form of ransomware used in the attack on the hospitals, all run by a…

Security

MasterMana botnet delivers data-stealing capabilities on the cheap

By Duncan Riley Oct 2, 2019

A new botnet in the wild has been found, and it’s notable for one reason: It’s really cheap to operate. Dubbed MasterMana by security researchers at Prevailion Inc. today, the botnet, believed to have been…

IoT

‘Internet of things’ security startup ReFirm Labs raises $2M

By Duncan Riley Oct 2, 2019

Internet of things security startup ReFirm Labs Inc. said today it has raised $2 million in an early-stage funding to accelerate new product development and hire more staff. The Pre-A round was led by DataTribe and…

Blockchain

Ripple Xpring launches new developer platform to make moving money easier

By Duncan Riley Oct 2, 2019

Ripple Labs Inc.’s investment subsidiary Xpring is moving into new territory today with the launch of the Xpring Platform, a new service designed to make moving money across the blockchain easier. The Xpring Developer…

Blockchain

Bitcoin escrow company owner indicted for alleged $7M fraud

By Duncan Riley Oct 1, 2019

The head of a bitcoin escrow service has been indicted for fraud over allegations that he stole $7 million from two customers for bitcoin purchases that never happened. Jon Barry Thomas, the owner of two…

Duncan Riley

FBI issues public service announcement warning about ransomware attacks

Update now: WhatsApp bug allows malicious GIF to steal user data

Uber launches labor hire app that matches temporary workers with employers

Electric scooter hire startup Bird raises $275M on $2.5B valuation

Report details new PKPLUG threat group targeting Asian countries

Alabama hospitals forced to close after ransomware attack

MasterMana botnet delivers data-stealing capabilities on the cheap

‘Internet of things’ security startup ReFirm Labs raises $2M

Ripple Xpring launches new developer platform to make moving money easier

Bitcoin escrow company owner indicted for alleged $7M fraud

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