Security

YiSpecter Malware Targets Non-Jailbroken iOS Devices

YiSpecter targets all types of iOS devices to perform all types of malicious activity, including app deletion, data theft and…

9 years ago

FireEye And F5 Networks Will Co-Develop Security Products

Firms join forces to offer integrated security products to help customers combat growing threat of cybercrime

9 years ago

Top EU Court Invalidates ‘Safe Harbour’ Data-Sharing Agreement

Safe Harbour, introduced in 2000, allows companies to transfer data on EU citizens to the US

9 years ago

Businesses Beware – DDoS Attacks Are On The Rise Again

DDoS attacks rise up a third in the last three months, Corero survey finds

9 years ago

Millions Of Patreon Donators Hit In Data Breach

Hackers steal 15GB of Patreon user personal details, but card information stays protected

9 years ago

Scottrade Breach Affects 4.6 Million Users

The postal contact data stolen may be intended for use in share-trading scams

9 years ago

Hacked T-Mobile Data ‘For Sale Online’

Personal data on 15 million T-Mobile USA customers has already gone up for sale on the web, according to researchers

9 years ago

BT Releases Its Own DDoS Mitigation Service

BT's Assure platform goes into global availability as the heart of Cloud of Clouds vision

9 years ago

‘Vigilante’ Malware Protects Routers Against Security Threats

Symantec researchers find malware that infects to protect

9 years ago

Stagefright Returns To Attack Android Audio Files

Just when you thought it was dead, Stagefright bug returns and infects audio files on Android devices

9 years ago

Experian Blamed After 15m T-Mobile Customer Details Are Stolen

Boss of T-Mobile US “incredibly angry” after 15 million customer details stolen from Experian server

9 years ago

IT Life: Keeping The Trust

Jonathan Martin from ThreatStream tells us about cybersecurity, learning from your mistakes, and the cello

9 years ago

Data Privacy Complaints Soar As Breaches Rise

“Protect our data” demand consumers, as the ICO watchdog receives record number of complaints

9 years ago

Worldpay Wants To Use Your Face To Stop Card Fraud

Facial recognition technology in new ‘PED Cam’ set to be used to combat crime

9 years ago

When Will We Truly Take Cyber Security Seriously?

Paul Glass from law firm Taylor Wessing warns that all businesses need to ensure they have adequate cyber security protection…

9 years ago

Most Businesses ‘Complacent’ Over Cyber Security Drills

Most businesses are gambling with their IT security and fail to conduct regular cyber security drills, survey reveals

9 years ago

Medical Equipment Vulnerable To Hackers

Is there a hacker in the hospital? MRI machines and other medical kit can be compromised by hackers, researchers warn

9 years ago

Malvertising Attacks Target PornHub, YouPorn

"Unusual" level of attacks on adult sites continue, but porn fans can rest easy as this one has already been…

9 years ago

Chinese Smartphones Used In DDoS Attack

The unusual incident made use of an online ad network to generate malicious traffic, according to researchers

9 years ago

UK Businesses Feel Financial Crunch From Data Protection Changes

Upcoming changes to EU data protection regulation are imposing a significant financial burden on organisations, finds a new study

9 years ago

Microsoft Responds To Windows 10 Privacy Criticism

The company said it will modify Windows 10's default child settings in response to user privacy concerns

9 years ago

At The Tip Of The Spear: How To Make The Right IT Security Solution Choice For Your Business

Konstantin Voronokov from Kasperksy Lab tells us why SMBs need to understand and invest in security now more than ever

9 years ago

EU Data Protection Head Criticises Flight Data Bill

Contentious ruling would allow security services to access flight details on all passengers flying into or out of the EU

9 years ago

Hilton Investigates Major Card Security Breach Claims

Hilton Worldwide said it is investigating claims that is the latest hotel chain to be affected by a credit card…

9 years ago

Zettabox Surprised At Lack Of Cloud Data Awareness

Where do you store your cloud data, and can the US government access it? Many executives simply unaware, says Zettabox's…

9 years ago

US And China Agree To Work Together To Fight Cybercrime

Agreement comes on last day of Chinese President Xi Jingping’s visit to US

9 years ago

IT Security Spending To Reach £50bn, But Human Error Is Still Main Cause Of Data Loss

Spending on security set to grow, but pesky humans still main reason for data losses in organisations

9 years ago

Many NHS Health Apps Leak Data, Study Finds

Many NHS-accredited health apps have poor privacy standards and don't secure customer data, study finds

9 years ago

Malvertising Attack Targets Xhamster Porn Site

Malvertising attack targets adult sites including xhamster and even checks to see if users are genuine to save time and…

9 years ago

More Than Five Million Fingerprints Stolen In US Government Hack

Office of Personnel Management hack stole over five million fingerprint records of US government staff

9 years ago