Following Data Breach, Genetic Testing Company 23andMe Urges Users to Change their DNA
Genetic testing site, 23andMe has issued guidance for affected customers to change their DNA immediately, following a devastating data breach.
‘Don’t Panic’: Coldplay Lyrics Found on Kingston SSD Firmware
“Honestly, Always in My Head, I’ve thought of myself as some sort of hacker, man; hacking is like Magic,” Coldplay Lead Vocalist, Chris Martin told BFA. “I just called to a Higher Power and had the Adventure of a Lifetime as I embedded these lyrics into the firmware. I didn’t mean to cause any Trouble. Frankly, I’m not even sure why I did it, The Scientist isn’t even our best song, you know? In retrospect, I should’ve gone with Clocks, or Fix You, or like, Viva la Vida… everyone loves that one!”
“You’re Hacking God,” Says Pastor of Church hit with Ransomware Attack
“The messages from God have been encrypted by cyber criminals,” Relentless Church Pastor, John Gray told BFA. “We’re praying for the decryption keys.”
False Alarm, Says Pentagon: Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Turns out to Just Be Another UFO
“Nothing to worry about,” a Senior Pentagon official told BFA.
International Privacy Council Votes to Make April 1st Data Privacy Day
“Privacy feels like spring rime,“ one council member told BFA.
Sports Betting Platform FanDuel on Recent Data Breach: ‘Wow, What are the Odds…’
‘Wow, what are the odds…’, a FanDuel spokesperson told BFA.
FBI Seizes ‘HIVE’ Ransomware Website, Demands Cyber Criminals Pay 10 Bitcoin to Resume Operations
“It’s just the cost of doing business,” Special Agent in Charge, Roy Dickerstein told BFA.
Hotel Giant Hilton Dodges Questions Regarding Recent Data Breach: ‘Beaches? Yes, Our Properties are Located Near Several Beautiful Beaches’
“This pamphlet include a map to nearby attractions, including several beautiful beaches,” a Hilton spokesperson told BFA, “Though I’m afraid I’m not familiar with Dayda Beach.”
Riot Games Hacker: ‘Don’t think of it as a Data Breach, Think of it as Unlocking Hidden Levels’
“I might start playing League again,“ one gamer told us.
Newsletter Marketing Company, Mailchimp, Breached By Animal Rights Activists Attempting to Save Freddie the Chimp
"It's inhumane to have Freddie send out millions of emails every day, no matter how good he is at copywriting," a hacktivist told BFA.
LastPass on Recent Cyber Attack: “Fortunately, We Only Trust Bitwarden With Our Own Passwords”
“Honestly, this could’ve been so much worse,” a spokesperson for the company told BFA.
Local Cryptographer Detained on Asalt and Hashery Charges
“I did it for the people!” Jergen Bristo was heard yelling as law enforcement officials dragged him away.
Japan Cybersecurity Minister Claims He’s Never Used a Computer: “It’s the Only Way to Be Absolutely Secure.”
Here’s what happened when we asked Japanese Cybersecurity Minister about the claims that he’s never used a computer.
Following Cyber Incident, Norton LifeLock Rebrands as ‘LifeUnlocked’
“We’re really more of a decentralized identity management company,“ a spokesperson for Norton LifeUnlocked told BFA.
Following Data Breach, T-Mobile Advises Customers: ‘Switch to Verizon — America’s Most Reliable Network’
“It might be time to make the switch to America’s Most Reliable Network.“
Colonel Sanders on KFC Ransomware Incident: 'We Will Not Negotiate With Terrorists'
A source close to the matter told BFA that the cyber criminals taking responsibility for the attack have demanded 50 Bitcoins worth of the Colonel’s famous fried chicken.
Employee Who Didn’t Open Phishing Email Promoted to CISO
“The truth is, between you and me, I really don’t open any of my email. When HR called me, I thought I was getting fired!”, Jeff Rokas, laughs as he shares the story of his rise from Accounting Intern to CISO.
Company Uploads Customer Database Directly to Dark Web Marketplace, In Effort to Get Ahead of Cyber Criminals
In an Effort to Get Ahead of Cyber Criminals, One Company Publishes Their Customer Database to a Dark Web Marketplace
One Company Considers a Radical New Approach to Password Management: People
Breached password management software poses a critical security risk. Here’s how one company has decided to address the issue.