CyberCrime

Belkin Router Loaded With Zero-Day Flaws

Popular Belkin router has “multiple vulnerabilities” and there is no fix as of yet, security expert warns

9 years ago

Federal Staff ‘Still Not Notified’ Months After OPM Hack

US government still not notified staff of personal data compromise, months after the OPM hack

9 years ago

Pre-Installed Android Malware Raises Security Risks In Supply Chain

Security experts are increasingly worried about the security of the supply chain with reports of more than 20 incidents where…

9 years ago

Beware – Ransomware Is Still On The Rise, Says McAfee

58 percent increase in ransomware comes as cyber attacks become more ‘technically sophisticated’, McAfee Labs report warns

9 years ago

Lizard Squad Hackers Take Down National Crime Agency Website

Attack comes in retaliation for arrest of six teenage hackers last week

9 years ago

Ashley Madison CEO Steps Down After Hack

Departure of founder and CEO Noel Biderman "is in the best interest of the company"

9 years ago

Scammers Quick To React To Ashley Madison Hack

Ashley Madison data breach triggers upsurge in spam email, as victims become scammers target

9 years ago

NSPCC And O2 To Help Parents Protect Children Online

Workshops to help parents deal with online issues as confidently as offline ones, amid fears children are suffering from 'digital…

9 years ago

Sense And Sensibility (And Cybercrime) – 2015 In Cyber Security So Far

Terry Greer-King, Cisco's UK&I director of cybersecurity, tells us about some of the big trends the company has seen in…

9 years ago

Hundreds Of Holidaymakers Hit By Thomson Data Beach

Holiday firm confirms personal details of 458 customers were leaked in an email

9 years ago

Dating Site Plenty Of Fish Serves Up Malware To Users

Attackers are installing malware on singles looking for live by hacking the advertising network used by Plenty of Fish

9 years ago

The Prophet McAfee: How 37m Sexual Deviants Handed World’s Data To Hackers On A Plate

Ashley Madison users are now prime targets for blackmail, warn security experts

9 years ago

DDoS Attack Shuts Down Parenting Website Mumsnet

Armed police also attend Mumsnet founder's home following a 'swatting attack'. Oh, and the website's been hacked, too

9 years ago

Most Businesses Are Potential Targets for Nation-State Cyberattacks

IT security professionals believe their companies are on the hit list

9 years ago

The New Cyberattacks Threatening Public Sector Companies

Targeted attacks on public utilities and governments are intensifying, Trend Micro report finds

9 years ago

Should Businesses Be Concerned About Mac Security?

NEWS ANALYSIS: As Mac's security strengths are challenged, should businesses be concerned about using Mac in the enterprise and is…

9 years ago

Businesses Face Malicious Attachment Threat As Spam Declines

Spam email volumes are down, but attacks that rely on malicious document attachments are on the rise

9 years ago

Smartwatches Slammed For Poor Security

Most popular smartwatches on the market are riddled with security flaws, Trend Micro warns

9 years ago

SEC Files Insider Trading Charges After Financial Wire Hack

Authorities charge 32 people after international group hacked financial newswires to trade shares on the stock market

9 years ago

‘Certifi-Gate’ Security Flaw Hits Millions Of Android Devices

Smartphones from LG, Samsung, HTC and ZTE could all be at risk, Check Point team warn

9 years ago

Watch Out: That Windows 10 Update Might Be Ransomware

Bitdefender study reveals criminals are sending out Windows 10 upgrade emails to disguise CTB Locker ransomware

9 years ago

Android Fingerprint Readers Are Also A Security Risk

It’s not just TouchID that’s at risk from hackers looking for personal data, Black Hat researchers find

9 years ago

Beware – Your Smart Home Might Be A Massive Security Risk

Tripwire survey finds zero-day vulnerabilities in many of the leading smart home hubs

9 years ago

BIND Flaw Opens Door To Hacker Attacks On DNS

Patch now! BIND flaw is being exploited by hackers and websites can be taken offline, researchers warn

9 years ago

Two Major Mac OS X Vulnerabilities Bring Apple Security Approach Under Scrutiny

Researchers find exploit for previously known vulnerability and create firmware worm that can spread without physical network

9 years ago

Q&A With Black Hat, DEF CON Founder Jeff Moss

Jeff Moss, consultant and former hacker offers his takes on trends, privacy, machine learning - and why you should always…

9 years ago

Mobile Malware ‘Grows Almost Three-Fold’ In Just Three Months

However the total number of global threats in Q2 2015 fell 19 percent, Kaspersky Labs reports

9 years ago

What Can The United Airlines Hack Tell Us About IT Security?

The data breach at United Airlines could reveal a lot about hacker motivation

9 years ago

Google Roadshow To Train UK For Online Safety

Google undertakes country-wide roadshow to train Brits about online safety and security

9 years ago

Android Security Bug Can Put Your Phone In A Coma

Vulnerability could affect up to half of the Android devices out today, Trend Micro claims

9 years ago