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www.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
US news

Antisemitism and Threats Directed at Officials Over Storm Response

A surge of antisemitic rhetoric and misinformation emerged on social media post-Hurricane Helene, impacting state and federal officials in North Carolina. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

Georgia Shooting Suspect Was Previously Interviewed for Online Threats, Investigators Say

The suspect in a Georgia high school shooting had previously been investigated for online threats without enough evidence for further action. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
US news

Antisemitism and Threats Directed at Officials Over Storm Response

A surge of antisemitic rhetoric and misinformation emerged on social media post-Hurricane Helene, impacting state and federal officials in North Carolina. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

Georgia Shooting Suspect Was Previously Interviewed for Online Threats, Investigators Say

The suspect in a Georgia high school shooting had previously been investigated for online threats without enough evidence for further action. [ more ]
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Fortune
4 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Unredacted messages show Snapchat's inaction on abuse, lawsuit claims

Snapchat is accused of ignoring rampant issues of child grooming and sextortion despite internal awareness.
Management resisted safety enhancements suggested by employees, raising concerns over user protection. [ more ]
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Entrepreneur
1 month ago
Deliverability

Common Words in Email Scams: Money, Income, Investment, More | Entrepreneur

Nearly half of survey respondents experienced cyberattacks, particularly phishing scams, underscoring the urgent need for awareness and protective measures. [ more ]
Hackernoon
1 year ago
Information security

Cybersecurity basics: common types of cybersecurity attacks | HackerNoon

Cybersecurity is essential in daily life, not just a technical issue, due to evolving cybercriminal methods. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

Earlier Investigation of School Shooting Suspect Ended Too Soon, Experts Say

A lack of aggressive intervention and training in police handling of online threats may have contributed to the deadly shooting at Apalachee High School. [ more ]
Securitymagazine
1 month ago
Information security

Lowe's employees targeted with malvertising campaign

A malvertising campaign is targeting Lowe's employees through deceptive Google ads to phish for their credentials. [ more ]
NBC4 Washington
1 month ago
Information security

Google searches are becoming a bigger target of cybercriminals with rise of 'malvertising'

Malvertising incidents are rising sharply, showing a 42% increase month-over-month, posing serious risks to consumers and businesses alike. [ more ]
Axios
3 months ago
Information security

Officials prepare for an onslaught of DDoS attacks as Paris Olympics get started

DDoS attacks can have severe impacts on online services and live events, including the Olympic Games. [ more ]
Entrepreneur
1 month ago
Deliverability

Common Words in Email Scams: Money, Income, Investment, More | Entrepreneur

Nearly half of survey respondents experienced cyberattacks, particularly phishing scams, underscoring the urgent need for awareness and protective measures. [ more ]
Hackernoon
1 year ago
Information security

Cybersecurity basics: common types of cybersecurity attacks | HackerNoon

Cybersecurity is essential in daily life, not just a technical issue, due to evolving cybercriminal methods. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

Earlier Investigation of School Shooting Suspect Ended Too Soon, Experts Say

A lack of aggressive intervention and training in police handling of online threats may have contributed to the deadly shooting at Apalachee High School. [ more ]
Securitymagazine
1 month ago
Information security

Lowe's employees targeted with malvertising campaign

A malvertising campaign is targeting Lowe's employees through deceptive Google ads to phish for their credentials. [ more ]
NBC4 Washington
1 month ago
Information security

Google searches are becoming a bigger target of cybercriminals with rise of 'malvertising'

Malvertising incidents are rising sharply, showing a 42% increase month-over-month, posing serious risks to consumers and businesses alike. [ more ]
Axios
3 months ago
Information security

Officials prepare for an onslaught of DDoS attacks as Paris Olympics get started

DDoS attacks can have severe impacts on online services and live events, including the Olympic Games. [ more ]
morecybersecurity
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

Tip on School Shooting Suspect Last Year Led to Dead End

Teenage threats of violence in schools have become a frequent concern, prompting discussions about youth behavior and safety. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
Writing

Police investigating hate speech targeting Olympics opening ceremony artistic director Thomas Jolly

Paris Olympics artistic director Thomas Jolly faced hate speech investigation for death threats and insults on social media related to his sexual orientation and assumed Israeli roots. [ more ]
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