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Major US Health Organisation Systems Disrupted By Malware
MedStar Health has reverted to paper backup systems for the past two days following a malware attack
FBI Calls For Help In Ransomware Probe
Samas ransomware infects systems across a network and is targeting healthcare organisations
FBI Exploits Zero-Day On iOS To Hack Terrorist’s iPhone
BLOG: The FBI was able to get access to the data on a terrorist's iPhone 5c without Apple's help. What does that mean for iPhone security?
Rating The Security Of the 2016 Presidential Candidates’ Websites
Each presidential candidate has a campaign website, but which one is the best and which is the worst?
Hacker Prints Neo-Nazi Flyers On Networked Printers Worldwide
The controversial hacker said the prank was intended to demonstrate the security risks of the 'Internet of Things'
TechWeek Readers Back Authorities Over Apple In Encryption Battle
Poll: 54 percent of readers say law enforcement agencies should be able to access phone data - but most say only in issue of national security
FBI ‘Independently Cracks’ iPhone And Drops Case Against Apple
FBI announces it has accessed the locked iPhone belonging to the San Bernardino shooter, claiming it "no longer requires the assistance from Apple"
Verizon Enterprise Customer Data Stolen, Sold Online
Contact data on 1.5 million Verizon business customers was reportedly listed on an underground forum for $100,000
Will The Next TalkTalk Breach Start On Mobile?
Lookout's Gert-Jan Schenk explains why the risks of mobile data breaches are something your organisation should be concerned about
Ransomware Recovery Worries IT Professionals
Security professionals pessimistic of recovery chances amid growing ransomware menace
Hackers Target Water Treatment Plant
Verizon security report reveals possible risks to citizens if utilities are hijacked, after water treatment tampered with several times during attack
Microsoft Office 2016 Blocks Malicious Macros
Microsoft released a new feature in Office 2016 that helps administrators prevent macro-based malware infections
Apple: Update iOS And Mac OS X Immediately To Avoid SIP Security Risk
Update for iOS and OS X users will keep them protected from damaging zero-day vulnerability
America To Charge Iranian Nationals Over Cyber-Attacks – Report
DoJ to file hacking charges against six Iranian nationals accused of hacking banks and New York dam
Met Police Chief: Don’t Reward Victims Of Online Fraud
Bernard Horgan-Howe says that focus should be on helping public improve online protection
Uber Offers “Treasure Map” For Friendly Hackers To Locate Bugs
X marks the spot. Transportation firm offers “treasure map” of computer system for hackers to find vulnerabilities
Israeli Firm Cellebrite To Help FBI Crack Encrypted iPhone – Report
The "third party" to help FBI crack the San Bernardino iPhone is reportedly Israeli forensic specialist Cellebrite
Google Updates Android For Linux Kernel Flaw
Google issued an emergency patch for an Android vulnerability. An unrelated Stagefright flaw is also raising concern
5 Ways To Prevent Personal Photos Being Stolen
Singer Adele experienced an invasion of privacy with personal photos being leaked after the hack of an email account. Here's how to stop it happening to you
Apple CEO Tim Cook: We Have A Responsibility To Fight For Privacy
Tim Cook thanks the public and other tech firms for their support in battle against the FBI over iPhone encryption
Ford, Audi, BMW Cars Vulnerable To Keyless Fob Hack
Secure your car's keyless fob in a farraday cage, after radio “amplification attack” unlocks cars
Hackers Target Swiss Railways, Political Parties And Retailers
A group called NSHC claims responsibility for SVP hack and SBB DDoS assault, but not a separate incident affecting
How Crap Are Your Passwords?
Security failure: New Lieberman Software Poll highlights overwhelmingly negative attitude toward effectiveness of passwords
FBI: Cars Are Becoming More Vulnerable To Hacks
The FBI says consumers and manufacturers need to be more aware of potential cyber security threats to all motorised vehicles
How To Create The Most Secure Password
Oscar Marquez, CTO at iSheriff, provides some top advice on how to create super-strong passwords
Apple Reveals Data Centre Requests From Chinese Government
Company reveals dealings with Chinese government ahead of US court case with the FBI
Everything You Need To Know About Pen Testing
Context Information Security explains why organisations increasingly see penetration testing as a key part of their cyber security strategies
Only Two Percent Of Android Phones Are Encrypted
However nearly all iPhones have their data protected, raising further debates over privacy issues
Man Pleads Guilty For Naked Jennifer Lawrence Photo Hack
Ryan Collins pleads guilty to pilfering nude photos of celebrities from their Apple iCloud and Gmail accounts