Security

Zoom App Flaw Allows Mac Camera To Be Turned On Remotely

Zoom video conferencing app on Apple Macs contain zero-day vulnerability that allows for camera exploit

5 years ago

Marriot International Faces £99m Fine For Data Breach

GDPR consequence. British data protection watchdog plans to fine hotel chain £99 million for data breach

5 years ago

Banks Stay Away From Facebook’s Libra Over Regulatory Risk

Banks also cite their own competing payment projects and past failed digital wallets as reasons to be sceptical of Libra

5 years ago

Facebook EU Privacy Challenge Raises Prospect Of Data Disruption

Case opening this week in European Court of Justice could invalidate legal basis for transfer of citizens' data to any…

5 years ago

Study: NHS ‘Remains Vulnerable’ To WannaCry-Style Cyber-Attacks

The NHS requires 'urgent' investment into cyber-security, with security built into new technologies from the beginning, say Imperial College London…

5 years ago

All Four UK Telecoms Operators ‘Working With Huawei’ On 5G

The collaboration could prove risky if government decides to ban Huawei on national security grounds, as requested by the US

5 years ago

Waymo Tests On-Board Perks To Lure Riders For Driverless Taxi Fleet

As it trials commercial robotaxi service in Arizona, Waymo is looking for ways to make its driverless rides more attractive…

5 years ago

BA Faces Record £183.39m Fine For Massive Data Breach

The fine, intended to penalise 'poor security arrangements' that allowed the attack to take place, is the largest ever announced…

5 years ago

NHS Needs Urgent Investment In Cybersecurity

Outdated computers, lack of investment, and sparsity of skills means the NHS remains vulnerable to hackers

5 years ago

US Government Seeks Huawei Lawsuit Dismissal

Chinese firm's legal action against US blacklisting challenged, as US government seeks dismissal

5 years ago

Broadcom In ‘Advanced Talks’ To Acquire Symantec

Another software move for chipmaker, as Broadcom reportedly seeks to acquire security veteran Symantec

5 years ago

Chinese Border Guards Install Spy App On Tourist Phones – Report

Surveillance state. Android phones belonging to tourists reportedly have spy app secretly installed

5 years ago

Equifax Former CIO Jailed For Insider Trading

DoJ - Former CIO knew of breach and opted to excise his stock options before breach became public

5 years ago

Financial Services Firms Report 1,000 Percent Rise In Cyber Incidents

Phishing and ransomware top the list of cyber-attacks reported to the Financial Conduct Authority amidst stricter transparency requirements

5 years ago

Facebook Campus Given All-Clear After ‘False Positive’ Sarin Alert

Four postal warehouses were evacuated on Monday after parcel erroneously tested positive for sarin nerve agent

5 years ago

US To Relax Huawei Trade Ban Under China Trade Talks Deal

The US is to issue licences to some companies to sell to Huawei under a deal between the US and…

5 years ago

Russia Refutes Israel Claim Of GPS Jamming

Finger pointing. Russia denies it is responsible for disrupting GPS signals at major Israeli airport

5 years ago

Hacked Ad Server Pushed Ransomware – Report

Fresh threat. Sodinokibi ransomware distributed by malvertising, warns researcher

5 years ago

Chinese Ministry Hackers Hit Eight Services Firms – Report

China’s Ministry of State Security implicated in report on hacking attacks on US and Japanese IT services giants

5 years ago

Ransomware Hackers Get Paid By Another US City

Another US city opts to hand over hundreds of thousands dollars to hackers after ransomware attack

5 years ago

IT Security Professional Burnout ‘Adding To Skills Crisis’

Study finds two-thirds of security professionals have considered quitting their jobs or leaving the industry, as skills gap grows

5 years ago

European Banks, Regulators Prepare Strict Regulatory Response To Facebook’s Libra

Financial Conduct Authority calls for more information, while Bank of France warns of money-laundering risks

5 years ago

Mobile Operators Worldwide Hit By Espionage Attacks

Researchers say an ongoing state-backed hacking campaign has made off with gigabytes of data on targeted individuals

5 years ago

Drones Disrupt Singapore Flights For Second Time In A Week

More than a dozen flights were affected by drone sightings, after a similar incident at the same airport last week

5 years ago

US May Seek To Ban China From 5G Supply Chain

Proposal could bar the likes of Nokia and Ericsson from selling next-generation 5G equipment to US telcos if it is…

5 years ago

Bitcoin Jumps Over $11,000 After Facebook Libra Launch

Facebook's Libra plans help Bitcoin jump 10 percent to reach 15-month highs, as investors hope to see cryptocurrencies move into…

5 years ago

NASA Hack Blamed On Rogue Raspberry Pi

Unauthorised Raspberry Pi device blamed for hack at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)

5 years ago

Florida City Agrees To Pay Ransomware Demand

No, no, no! Riviera Beach City pays hackers $600,000 after ransomware attack three weeks ago

5 years ago

Cisco Warns Of Flaws In Data Centre Kit

Cisco warns of two critical flaws affecting its equipment commonly used in data centres

5 years ago

IoT Device Popularity Poses Home Security Risk – Avast

Research from Avast warns the rise in IoT devices puts homes at greater risk of cyber-attack

5 years ago