
Checklist 445: Ransomware Revisited and a Bigger Bug Bounty
Asahi confirms ransomware hit; global attacks surge 50%; Apple raises bug bounties to $5M to boost white-hat defenses.
October 17, 2025 • 4 min readAsahi confirms ransomware hit; global attacks surge 50%; Apple raises bug bounties to $5M to boost white-hat defenses.
October 17, 2025 • 4 min readFBI warns of spoofed IC3.gov sites as scammers mimic law enforcement; Doctors Imaging Group delays breach notice, offers victims nothing.
Ransomware costs hit taxpayers, phishing training fails, and Apple rushes fixes for bugs & FontParser flaw. Stay patched, stay sharp.
Ransomware stalls cars, planes & cities, but Sophos says costs, payments, & recovery times improve—even as human toll worsens.
Apple’s OS 26 rollout brings privacy upgrades, dev tools, and dozens of security fixes—protecting users, kids, and older devices alike.
September 19, 2025 • 4 min readApple warns French citizens of spyware threats as iPhone 17 debuts with built-in anti-spyware Memory Integrity Enforcement.
September 12, 2025 • 3 min readNevada’s ransomware woes reveal poor comms as experts warn of rising multi-extortion attacks from single to quadruple threat.
September 5, 2025 • 3 min readNevada hit by a ransomware attack, crippling state services from DMV to Medicaid, with officials warning recovery may take time.
August 29, 2025 • 4 min readAI scams and Apple security: Google AI dupes users with fake numbers, while Apple rushes critical security and os fixes.
August 22, 2025 • 4 min readSaint Paul battles Interlock ransomware with password resets, system rebuilds, and federal guidance after massive citywide disruption.
August 15, 2025 • 4 min readSaint Paul battles a cyberattack and phishing fallout as iOS 26 debuts clearer Wi-Fi security icons to help users avoid risky public networks.
August 8, 2025 • 5 min readSt. Paul hit by cyberattack; iOS 26 filters spark political backlash as Apple rolls out major security updates across all platforms.
August 1, 2025 • 5 min readiOS 26 fights smishing with smarter message filtering as KNP’s collapse shows why MFA and strong passwords are essential for cybersecurity.
July 25, 2025 • 4 min readFBI warns of phishing scams using real health data from major breaches at McLaren, Episource & more. Watch for fake insurer messages.
July 18, 2025 • 5 min readBelkin drops Wemo support; McDonald’s hiring bot leaked applicant data—smart tech risks show why trust and security still matter.
July 11, 2025 • 5 min readBluetooth headphones, printers, and phone accounts all face security threats — here’s how Sony, Brother, and AT&T are responding to protect users.
July 4, 2025 • 5 min read