Security

Android Malware Spreads Via Porn Sites

'HummingBad' is the latest in a series of attacks targeting Android, according to Check Point

9 years ago

4 In 10 Ransomware Victims Pay Up To Recover Documents

Bitdefender study finds 31 percent of users would pay £400 to recover their encrypted data

9 years ago

Kickstarter Project Seeks $10,000 To Release CIA Database

A US researcher is looking for donations to make 10 million pages of CIA documents available online

9 years ago

Cisco Patches Firewall Vulnerability

Shut that door, as Cisco issues a vulnerability alert that affects its front-line defensive firewalls

9 years ago

Phishing Scam Grabs Airbnb Logins

Bogus login for Airbnb spotted in the wild by security researcher Malwarebytes

9 years ago

Malvertising Campaign Targets Skype

Malvertising campaign expands focus from traditional browser targets to include Microsoft's Skype app

9 years ago

6 Ways To Stop Cybercriminals Breaking Your Heart

It's time to end your relationships with cybercriminals who lie, cheat and steal. You can do so much better

9 years ago

The Rise Of The Ticketing Bots

Paco Garcia, CTO, Yoti, explains exactly what ticketing bots are and how they're affecting the industry

9 years ago

20 Cybersecurity Terms Everyone Should Know

Get your head around these IT security terms and you're well on your way to protecting your company, says Laurance…

9 years ago

Dridex Malware Takes The Piss (Or So It Claims)

Security researchers warn email users of a new toilet service Dridex malware

9 years ago

Will You Experience The Next Data Breach?

Charlotte Marshall, MD of Iron Mountain in the UK, Ireland and Norway, explains what steps can be taken to minimise…

9 years ago

French Authorities Order Facebook User Data Changes

The order is the first significant action since the end of 'Safe Harbour' data transfer rules last autumn

9 years ago

Hackers Rob Millions From Dozens Of Banks

In 2015 hackers turned to hacking banks directly, rather than targeting end users, according to Kaspersky Lab

9 years ago

Hacker Releases Data On Thousands Of FBI, DHS Staff

The incident follows hacks targeting CIA director John Brennan and other prominent US political figures

9 years ago

How To Keep Children Safe While Gaming

Online gaming can be a dangerous pastime. IT security firm ESET offers top tips on keeping your little gamers safe

9 years ago

9 Simple Ways To Keep Children Safe Online

O2's chief executive, Ronan Dunne, explains how parents can protect their children as they surf the Internet

9 years ago

Malware Museum Curator Asks For Digital Library Donations

The popularity of a museum for old computer viruses has taken its creator by surprise. Now he hopes to raise…

9 years ago

Oracle: Java Bug Allows ‘Complete Compromise’ Of Systems

Windows systems could be vulnerable to a bug that appears during the Java SE installation process, Oracle said

9 years ago

US, UK Spy Agencies ‘Plan Cross-Border Data Sharing Deal’

The tentative agreement would reportedly allow UK authorities to gather data from US communications firms, and vice-versa

9 years ago

Cyber-Espionage Malware Taps Into Skype Calls

The T9000 malware is the latest in a line that has previously been linked to cyber-spies, researchers say

9 years ago

Skills, Strategy And Security: The Recipe To Tackle Cybercrime In 2016

Kaspersky Lab's David Emm lays out his predictions for the security scene in 2016

9 years ago

IRS Restores Systems After Hardware Fault

Oh joy. Processing of tax returns resumes for Americans after a mystery IRS system outage on Thursday

9 years ago

Why NFL Teams Can’t Afford To Fumble Their Cyber-Security

And how the Broncos found a number of ways they could ensure their information would always be accessible and secure

9 years ago

EBay Changes Mind And (Partially) Fixes Site Security Flaw

JavaScript vulnerability had put users at risk of encountering malware when browsing eBay items

9 years ago

Stopping The Six Nations Rugby Ticket Scammers

John Grimm, senior director at Thales e-Security, examines how e-ticketing scams at the Six Nations championship can be thwarted

9 years ago

Online Dating: UK Romance Fraud Booming

Around 500,000 UK adults have fall victim to online dating or romance scams

9 years ago

These ‘Hack-Proof’ RFID Chips Could Stop Your Cash Being Stolen

MIT researchers have created RFID chips, which they believe will vastly improve security of credit cards, key cards and warehouse…

9 years ago

Software Glitch Delays Delta Airlines Flights

Software outage delays two dozen Delta flights in the US, adding to growing number of aviation-computer incidents

9 years ago

eBay ‘Won’t Fix’ JavaScript Flaw That Exposes Users To Malware, Phishing

Flaw in eBay custom descriptions could allow for the execution of malicious JavaScript, but no fix appears to be on…

9 years ago