Cybersecurity Chaos: From Quantum Randomness to Ransomware Ruckus!
In this week’s cybersecurity news roundup, Troy Hunt ironically gets phished, a Canadian hacker surrenders to the US, and quantum computers achieve randomness. Meanwhile, hackers deface NYU’s site, and Google expands Titan Security Key sales. Plus, the VanHelsing ransomware makes a dramatic debut, offering affiliates a juicy 80% of ransom payments.
Hot Take:
In a world where quantum computers can roll the dice of fate and Troy Hunt can get hooked by phishing, it’s definitely a topsy-turvy cybersecurity landscape! From extraditions to ransom dramas, this week’s cybersecurity round-up is more tangled than a cat in a ball of yarn. So buckle up, because it’s a wild ride through the digital jungle!
Key Points:
- Quantum computers create truly random numbers, a breakthrough in certified randomness.
- Cybersecurity expert Troy Hunt falls prey to a phishing attack, resulting in a stolen mailing list.
- A Canadian accused of the Snowflake hack agrees to US extradition.
- NYU’s website was hacked and defaced by hacktivists.
- VanHelsing ransomware offers affiliates an 80% cut of ransom payments.
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