Security Management

Symantec CEO Resigns After Shock Revenue Warning

Boss of troubled security firm steps down after earnings warning

8 years ago

Tuto4PC Slams Cisco’s Claim The Company Infected 12 Million Computers

Tuto4PC seeks legal advice over claims it is a "shady malware distribution enterprise."

8 years ago

Cisco: 12 Million Computers Infected By Tuto4PC Malware

Cisco security researchers say they have found that Tuto4PC software includes a secret Trojan virus

8 years ago

Microsoft Patches Office 365 Flaw That Exposed Files And Emails On Federated Accounts

Microsoft patches Office 365 vulnerability that had not been exploited in the wild despite its relative ease

8 years ago

Ransomware Makes Up Quarter Of UK Malware Attacks, Warns ESET

Britain continues to be ransomware epicentre, as ESET researchers warn of a sudden spike in attacks

8 years ago

Samsung Protects Connected Devices With Thales Security

Partnership with Thales e-security looks to boost security of Samsung smart TVs, connected appliances and fridges

8 years ago

Waze Flaw Means Hackers Could Now Follow You Home

Travel app reportedly comes under attack, but denies hackers are able to manipulate its systems

8 years ago

German Nuclear Plant Is ‘Riddled’ With Malware

After anniversary of Chernobyl nuclear disaster, German nuclear plant admits widespread malware infection

8 years ago

Phishing ‘Behind Majority Of Data Breaches’

Verizon report reveals huge rises in human error as users continue to fall for popular scams

8 years ago

Spotify Denies Hack After Hundreds Of User Details Appear Online

Names, passwords among leaked details, although Spotify maintains all is fine

8 years ago

Anonymous Launches DDoS Attack On The KKK

Ghost Squad hackers take down key KKK website as part of its fight against "blunt racism"

8 years ago

Oracle Issues 136 Patches In Latest Security Update

System admins beware, as Oracle releases patches for 136 vulnerabilities across entire product range

8 years ago

Is Your Love Life Putting Your Data At Risk?

Gary Newe, technical director, F5 Networks, explains how individuals and companies can protect themselves from dating app disaster

8 years ago

Fake Social Button Plug-in Redirects To Exploit Kit, Warns Malwarebytes

Notorious Angler exploit kit is hiding as social buttons on hacked WordPress websites, says Malwarebytes

8 years ago

The Struggle For Both Privacy And Security

Ian McEwan, VP EMEA, Egnyte, examines the difference between privacy and security, and how we can achieve both

8 years ago

British Spy Agencies Have Carried Out Bulk Data Collection For Years

British intelligence agencies have been bulk collecting our personal data to a “staggering extent”

8 years ago

Almost All Apps Have Flaws, Trustwave Study Finds

2016 Trustwave Global Security Report reveals shocking cybercrime trends

8 years ago

Google Scans Six Billion Android Apps For Malware Every Day

Google looks to ease security fears surrounding Android by publishing details of threats targeting the mobile operating system in 2015

8 years ago

Android Users Warned Of New Mobile Malware Surge

Check Point report sees HummingBad exploits push mobile malware to new highs

8 years ago

Apple Calls Time On Quicktime For Windows

It’s curtains for Quicktime after Apple officially ends support, week after US government and security experts tell users to uninstall…

8 years ago

Security Experts: Uninstall Apple Quicktime From Windows PCs Immediately

Urgent call for Windows users to uninstall Quicktime after Apple halts security updates and retires PC version

8 years ago

Canadian Mounties ‘Can Decrypt’ BlackBerry Messages

Royal Canadian Mounted Police were reportedly able to read messages sent between BlackBerrys for at least a two year period…

8 years ago

Box CEO Supports Apple In FBI Battle But Looks At Privacy Shield Alternatives

Box CEO Aaron Levie says there needs to be a discussion between the tech industry and authorities about digital regulation…

8 years ago

FBI Paid Hackers To Unlock San Bernardino iPhone

FBI reportedly paid “grey hat” hackers a one-off fee to crack the iPhone of a dead terrorist

8 years ago

BT Creates 900 Jobs To Boost Cyber Security Operations

BT wants to bolster security services for consumers, businesses and governments and hopes graduate recruitment will aid skills shortage

8 years ago

Microsoft Patch Tuesday Tackles Tame Badlock Flaw

Much hyped “critical” Badlock flaw tamer than first thought, and only warrants “important” label

8 years ago

Cyber-Attack On UK Power Sites Could Cost £442bn

Water systems and power grids all at possible risk of attack, report warns

8 years ago

Cybercriminals Boost Professionalism As Zero-Day Flaw Discoveries Spiral Out Of Control

The rate of zero day vulnerability discoveries doubles in 2015 from 2014, as advanced attackers exploit, stockpile and resell High-Value…

8 years ago

Safe Harbour 2.0 Not Adequate, Says WP29 Data Watchdog

The new data sharing agreement between Europe and the US may not be adequate, leak suggests

8 years ago

Fake CEO Email Scam Nets Fraudsters £1.6 Billion

Email from the boss? Better check it is really from the CEO and not a lowly fraudster, warns the FBI

8 years ago