California officials confirm grand jury subpoenas as states, civil groups brace to protect elections from federal encroachment

Apple notifications alert victims in 99 countries about mercenary spyware infections

The notifications come shortly before the Pall Mall Process is nearing final negotiations on guidelines for the use of commercial hacking tools. The post Apple notifications alert victims in 99 countries about mercenary spyware infections appeared first on CyberScoop.

MongoDB security advisory (AV26-1107)

Defense contractor pleads guilty to aiding North Korean remote worker scheme

The 62-year-old allowed co-conspirators to use his identity and top secret security clearance to apply for almost 100 jobs last year. The scheme’s success rate was limited. The post Defense contractor pleads guilty to aiding North Korean remote worker scheme appeared first on CyberScoop.

Syrian hacker who served Assad regime gets 42 months in US prison

Ahmad Umar Agha is best known for posting a fake Associated Press tweet claiming President Obama was injured in a White House bombing. The post Syrian hacker who served Assad regime gets 42 months in US prison appeared first on CyberScoop.