“The hospitality, travel, and retail industries, which have been hit particularly hard in this difficult time and have also been increasingly targeted by cybercriminals seeking to profit from the dire situation, a report has found.”
https://www.welivesecurity.com/2020/10/22/fraudsters-target-loyalty-points-covid19/
“US-based ski and golf resort operator Boyne Resorts has suffered a cyberattack by the WastedLocker operation that has impacted company-wide reservation systems.”
Google removes several Android apps from the official Play Store after apps have been detected to display intrusive ads.
https://thehackernews.com/2020/10/google-android-malwar.html?
Graphene bolometers can alter the field of quantum computing. A new detector measuring energy with accuracy and speed has been developed. It could help in the development of quantum computers. Modern quantum computers work by measuring the energy of qubits. There are problems with taking measurements:
These measurements require extensive voltage amplification circuits, which limits the scalability of quadratic systems.
Too much energy is used.
The measures introduce quantum noise that accumulates the wrong reading from the qubit.
Experts hope that the bolometer will solve all these problems. Ongoing bolometers for quantum technology will read qubit information. The latest bolometer that can be used in quantum computers is made of graphene.
InnerSloth, the social game creator Among Us, repelled a cyber attack, which took the form of a spam attack, touched players during their in-game conversations.
https://www.welivesecurity.com/2020/10/26/among-us-players-hit-major-spam-attack/
“Office furniture giant Steelcase has suffered a ransomware attack that forced them to shut down their network to contain the attack’s spread.”
Internet of Things devices undoubtedly bring great benefits. However, it is crucial that companies educate their employees about security, inform about threats and are able to prevent attacks.
https://www.welivesecurity.com/2020/10/29/iot-security-are-we-finally-turning-corner/
“Sweden was hit by a massive security data leak in August.”
https://cisomag.eccouncil.org/sweden-gunnebo-security-data-leak/