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    4 Nov, 2020
    Why Paying to Delete Stolen Data is Bonkers
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    Companies hit by ransomware often face a dual threat: Even if they avoid paying the ransom and can restore things from scratch, about half the time the attackers also threaten to release sensitive stolen data unless the victim pays for a promise to have the data deleted. Leaving aside the notion that victims might have any real expectation the attackers will actually destroy the stolen data, new research suggests a fair number of victims who do pay up may see some or all of the stolen data published anyway. …

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    3 Nov, 2020
    Two Charged in SIM Swapping, Vishing Scams
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    Two young men from the eastern United States have been hit with identity theft and conspiracy charges for allegedly stealing bitcoin and social media accounts by tricking employees at wireless phone companies into giving away credentials needed to remotely access and modify customer account information. …

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    3 Nov, 2020
    Two Charged in SIM Swapping, Vishing Scams
    Cybersecurity , , , , , , , ,

    Two young men from the eastern United States have been hit with identity theft and conspiracy charges for allegedly stealing bitcoin and social media accounts by tricking employees at wireless phone companies into giving away credentials needed to remotely access and modify customer account information. …

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