In 2015 hackers turned to hacking banks directly, rather than targeting end users, according to Kaspersky Lab
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Google Offers Free Drive Storage For A Quick Security Check
Giveaway of 2GB storage marks Safer Internet Day
Hacker Releases Data On Thousands Of FBI, DHS Staff
The incident follows hacks targeting CIA director John Brennan and other prominent US political figures
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 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
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 money to preserve knowledge digitally
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
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
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
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
IRS Restores Systems After Hardware Fault
Oh joy. Processing of tax returns resumes for Americans after a mystery IRS system outage on Thursday
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
EBay Changes Mind And (Partially) Fixes Site Security Flaw
JavaScript vulnerability had put users at risk of encountering malware when browsing eBay items
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
Online Dating: UK Romance Fraud Booming
Around 500,000 UK adults have fall victim to online dating or romance scams
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 goods
Software Glitch Delays Delta Airlines Flights
Software outage delays two dozen Delta flights in the US, adding to growing number of aviation-computer incidents
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 the horizon
Ethical Hackers – What They Do And Why
Mark Amory, ethical hacking expert at IT training firm QA, explains why ethical hackers are the unsung heroes of the IT world
Microsoft Vulnerabilities Grew Sharply In 2015
Report from IT security firm Avecto reveals huge increase in vulnerabilities in 2015, with almost half deemed critical
Government Surveillance ‘In No Danger Of Going Dark’ Thanks To IoT
Governments have access to more data on individuals than ever, and encryption is unlikely to alter the trend, finds Harvard
Hackers Release Stolen NASA Data, Detail Drone Crash Attempt
Hacker group AnonSec claims it briefly altered the flight path of a £154m Global Hawk drone with the intent of crashing it
Kaspersky: There’s No Excuse Not To Get Security Basics Right In 2016
Biometric security and greater awareness can get firms more secure in 2016, but above all, they should get the basics right, says Kaspersky’s David Emm
Lincolnshire County Council Recovers From Ransomware Attack
The council shut down its systems for most of last week after being hit by a ransomware attack
Trojan ‘Infects Dozens Of Google Play Games’
Researchers found the Android.Xiny.19.origin Trojan in more than 60 games distributed on Google's Play online shop
MPs: Draft Investigatory Powers Bill ‘Confusing’
The bill needs further refinements to avoid placing a disproportionate burden on the tech sector, according to a House of Commons committee
Security Concerns Raised Over “Be Like Bill” Facebook Meme
The "Be Like Bill" meme flooding social network newsfeeds is now being targeted by criminals and scammers
HSBC Cyber Attack: How Safe Is Online Banking?
HSBC says it has successfully defended a distributed denial of service (DDos) attack, but should customers be worried?
Cyber Attack Blocks HSBC Customers From Online Accounts
HSBC says it is working hard to get its banking facility back online after a DDoS attack
US Congress To Probe Juniper Networks Firewall Backdoor Code
US congressional probe to investigate who placed the backdoor code into Juniper's firewall software