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The TechCrunch Cyber Glossary
https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/03/techcrunch-reference-guide-to-security-terminology/
Published: October 3, 2024 17:20
This glossary includes some of the most common terms and expressions we use in our articles, and explanations of how — and why — we use them.
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CISA issues warning about another Ivanti flaw under active attack
https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/03/cisa-issues-warning-about-another-ivanti-flaw-under-active-attack/
Published: October 3, 2024 14:10
The U.S. IT software giant confirmed this week that the vulnerability, fixed in May, is now being used to target a "limited number" of Ivanti customers.
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News agency AFP notifies French authorities of potential data breach
https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/02/news-agency-afp-notifies-french-authorities-of-potential-data-breach/
Published: October 2, 2024 15:41
The Paris-based news giant said it notified French regulators of a potential data breach following a recent cyberattack.
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The complete agenda for the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024
https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/01/announcing-the-agenda-for-the-disrupt-stage-at-techcrunch-disrupt-2024/
Published: October 1, 2024 15:30
Get ready for TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, our signature event for startups of all stages, taking place at Moscone West in San Francisco from October 28-30. This year, we’re expecting a massive turnout of 10,000+ leaders from the startup, VC, and broader tech…
How the FBI and Mandiant caught a ‘serial hacker’ who tried to fake his own death
https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/01/how-the-fbi-and-mandiant-caught-a-serial-hacker-who-tried-to-fake-his-own-death/
Published: October 1, 2024 15:00
Jesse Kipf was a prolific hacker who sold access to systems he hacked, had contacts with a notorious cybercrime gang, and tried to use his hacking skills to get off the grid for good.
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UK unmasks LockBit ransomware affiliate as high-ranking hacker in Russia state-backed cybercrime gang
https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/01/uk-unmasks-lockbit-ransomware-affiliate-evil-corp-cybercrime-gang/
Published: October 1, 2024 14:00
Evil Corp maintains a "privileged" relationship with the Kremlin, and was often tasked with launching cyberattacks on behalf of Russia.Â
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Eon emerges from stealth with $127M to bring a fresh approach to back up cloud infrastructure
https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/01/eon-emerges-from-stealth-with-127m-to-bring-a-fresh-approach-to-back-up-cloud-infrastructure/
Published: October 1, 2024 12:29
A team of founders who sold their last company to Amazon to build a new business within AWS is setting out to reinvent the tricky business of backing up an organization’s cloud infrastructure. Today, Eon — as their new startup is called — is coming out of…
Think you need a VPN? Start here.
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/30/think-you-need-a-vpn-guide-start-here/
Published: September 30, 2024 16:02
Not everyone actually needs to use a VPN. This simple guide will help you decide if you need a VPN for your situation.
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How to make your own encrypted VPN server in 15 minutes
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/30/how-to-make-your-own-encrypted-vpn-server-in-15-minutes/
Published: September 30, 2024 16:00
The best encrypted VPN is one that you have set up and secured yourself. Here's how to get started.
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VPN providers don’t protect your privacy online. Here’s what can.
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/30/vpn-providers-do-not-protect-your-privacy-online-here-is-what-can/
Published: September 30, 2024 16:00
You probably don't need a VPN. Instead, these free and open-source tools, and other services, can help protect your privacy online.
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Everything you need to know about VPNs
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/30/everything-you-need-to-know-about-vpns/
Published: September 30, 2024 15:59
We break down what virtual private networks, or VPNs, do and don’t do, because using a VPN can be as dangerous as not using one.
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We are skeptical of VPN providers, and you should be, too
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/30/we-are-skeptical-of-vpn-providers-and-you-should-be-too/
Published: September 30, 2024 15:59
You cannot and and should not trust either free or paid-for VPN providers. Here's why.
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US government charges three Iranian hackers with Trump campaign hack
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/27/u-s-government-charges-three-iranian-hackers-with-trump-campaign-hack/
Published: September 27, 2024 17:55
Three Iranian hackers working for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targeted the Trump campaign in an attempted hack-and-leak operation, according to the Department of Justice.
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