Malware development has reached a new threat level with the emergence of destructive ‘wiper’ worms, such as that used in the attack against Sony Pictures. Keith Bird, UK MD for Check Point, explains how firms can defend themselves
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Creator Of Online Black Market Silk Road Faces Life Behind Bars After Guilty Verdict
Ross Ulbricht AKA Dread Pirate Roberts was found guilty of seven federal charges, including drug trafficking and money laundering
Prison Sentence Looms For Revenge Porn Owner
The owner of a 'revenge porn' website has been convicted of numerous charges in the United States
Three Apps Pulled From Google Play After Infecting Millions Of Devices With Adware
More than 10 million devices have been infected by the malware, which tries to con users into needlessly spending money
Insecure Browsers Causing Spike In Malware Damage
The cost to respond to and remediate one security breach resulting from failed malware detection technology is approximately $62,000 per breach
Third Time Unlucky: Adobe Forced To Release Hatrick Of Unscheduled Security Patches
Adobe's latest flaw has allowed hackers to take control of thousands of users' computers
Couples Beware – Could Your Sex Toys Be Spying On You?
Talk about a ruined Valentines Day - hacked sex toys can be accessed to post images and even video
Pirate Bay Website Reemerges After Shutdown
The Swedish Pirate Bay website returns after it was taken offline during a police raid
Governments Have No Idea How To Stop Cyberterrorists – Time To Call In John McClane, Says Eugene Kaspersky
Seen Die Hard 4.0? That’s what’s coming soon if you don’t shape up, Kaspersky warns world leaders
The Critic’s View: Data Privacy Day / Data Protection Day
Our round-up of the expert views concerning keeping your data safe online
DDoS Attack Volume On The Rise
Arbor's 10th Annual Worldwide Infrastructure Security Report points to the growing attack bandwidth and application layer attacks
Russian Dating Website Buys Back 20 million Stolen Email Addresses
Details remain sketchy - has the hacker turned security consultant?
CyLon To Help Startups Develop UK’s Cyber Defences
The scheme aims to develop the UK into Europe's hub for cyber security startups
LocalBitcoins Hack Proves Bitcoin Wallets Need Two-Factor Authentication
A new type of malware has been blamed for the bitcoin theft
Businesses Lose $215m to BEC Email Scam – So How Do You Protect Yourself?
The FBI has warned businesses that work with foreign suppliers to be vigilant against email wire transfer scams.
China Demands Technology Firms Hand Over Source Code
Protectionism or national security? China demands foreign firms hand over source code for inspection
Severe Linux GHOST Flaw Spooks Out Computer Users
Critical vulnerability found in Linux systems gives attackers control without system credentials
Taylor Swift’s Twitter, Instagram Accounts Hacked
"Hackers gonna hack hack hack hack hack", it seems, as Taylor Swift's Twitter account not able to “shake it off” as Lizard Squad strikes again
How To Stay Safe Online In 3 Simple Steps
With today being Data Privacy Day, the identity and data protection specialist at digital security firm Gemalto explains how you can avoid the ever-increasing dangers of the Internet
Facebook Denies Hackers Caused Outage
Facebook, Instagram and Tinder were all affected by the outage, which left millions across the world unable to access the services
Kaspersky – Don’t Be Too Worried About The Security Of Mobile Payments…Yet
Kaspersky Labs' David Emm tells TechWeekEurope that the security threat to mobile payments is still in its infancy - but hackers are learning
Sony Music Bosses Braced For Damaging Leaks
Sony issues blanket apology ahead of more embarrassing leaks from 'Guardians of Peace' (GoP) hackers
Beijing Calls Outlook Hack Allegations “Groundless Slander”
Cyberspace Administration of China spokesman says GreatFire.org tried to 'incite dissatisfaction'
Facebook Clamps Down On Newsfeed Hoaxes
Social networking giant responds to user complaints about hoaxes and spam in newsfeeds
How Sex And Dating Apps Are ‘Leaking’ Your Data
Security flaw puts users of apps including Tinder, Grindr, Angry Birds, Starbucks and Whisper in danger
How To Explain Ransomware To A Five-Year-Old
The definitive definition of ransomware from the experts for the kids (and adults, too)
Microsoft Outlook Email Hacked In China
GreatFire.org points finger at Cyberspace Administration of China
Expert View – How Can You Defend Your Business Against DDoS Attacks?
Kaspersky Labs principal researcher David Emm tells TechWeekEurope how businesses can stay safe in the face of continued assault
The Critics’ View – CentCom Social Media Hack
What do the experts have to say about how the US can better protect itself online?
Mercenary Hackers Offer Espionage-as-a-Service
The hackers' high level of skills means there attacks will rarely discovered, according to IT security firm Taia Global