The Los Angeles case highlights the relative lack of legal protection for mobile devices secured with biometric systems
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Supreme Court Expands FBI’s International Hacking Powers
The FBI is to be given the authority to search suspect computer systems around the world if they use anonymisation tools
SWIFT Warns Of Other Attacks On Network
The theft of $81m from Bangladesh Bank was part of a wave of scams attempting to use the SWIFT network
US Investigators Drop Apple Challenge In Second Case
Department of Justice withdrew its appeal after being given the access code to unlock the device
Spotify Denies Hack After Hundreds Of User Details Appear Online
Names, passwords among leaked details, although Spotify maintains all is fine
Researcher Finds Hackers’ Traces On Facebook Server
Taiwanese researcher finds evidence of an earlier data breach whilst participating in Facebook's bug bounty programme
Dutch Police Shut Down ‘Criminal’ BlackBerry Network
The network's owner has been arrested on suspicion of supporting organised crime
Bangladesh Bank Attackers ‘Hacked SWIFT Software’
Client software used to access the SWIFT financial network was apparently compromised in the unprecedented heist, BAE Systems researchers say
DDoS Assaults Target UK As Bot Attacks Hit New High
UK remains a major target for criminals as Imperva report reveals South Korea is now the main source of DDoS attacks
Beware Of Bank Heists For The Digital Age
Kaspersky Lab's Kirill Slavin takes a look at the tactics being used by some of the new generation of tech-savvy bank robbers
Google Scans Six Billion Android Apps For Malware Every Day
Google looks to ease security fears surrounding Android by publishing details of threats targeting the mobile operating system in 2015
Data Breaches Give Rise To ‘Privacy Conscious’ Smart Home Hubs
As more of our lives become connected to the IoT, fears mount about the amount and type of information we are sharing - especially about our home
Python-Based Malware Infects European Companies
The use of Python means the PWOBot malware could easily be ported to different operating systems, says Palo Alto Networks
Google Finds 16,500 New Malware Infections Per Week
Direct communication with compromised sites helped fix security problems faster, Google's study found
Researchers: Any Mobile Can Be Hacked Via Its Phone Number
A flaw in telephony protocols allows hackers to record calls read SMS messages and track users' movements, say German researchers
Apple Calls Time On Quicktime For Windows
It’s curtains for Quicktime after Apple officially ends support, week after US government and security experts tell users to uninstall it
UK Hosting Giant 123 Reg ‘Deletes’ Customer Sites
123 Reg, the UK's biggest domain name registrar, said it has mistakenly deleted an unspecified number of the 1.7 million sites it hosts
Lizard Squad Returns To Take Down Blizzard Servers In DDoS Attack
Infamous hacking team stages impressive yet destructive comeback with DDoS attack on online gaming titan
Cyber-Attack On UK Power Sites Could Cost £442bn
Water systems and power grids all at possible risk of attack, report warns
Malvertising Campaign Hits Top Dutch Sites
Campaign utilising malicious ads has hit most of the Netherlands' most popular websites, affecting millions of users
Hackers Expose Philippines Voter Database
The breach could be the biggest-yet hack of government-held data, according to Trend Micro
Anonymous Programmer ‘Patches’ Petya Ransomware
Petya ransomware had originally hidden in email attachments and effectively bricks a victim’s computer
WordPress.com Rolling Out Free HTTPS Encryption
All custom domains hosted by WordPress.com are to receive the free security upgrade
Biometrics Offers The ‘Perfect Balance’ Of Security And Usability
Biometrics technology has been around for a while, now it’s time to utilise it properly, Intelligent Environments CTO tells TechWeekEurope
Panama Papers Breach Reveals Astonishingly Lax Network Security
ANALYSIS: While the vast quantity of information revealed in the breach of the Mossack Fonseca law firm far exceeds the volume taken by Edward Snowden, the main question is how this could happen?
Microsoft Rapidly Patches Serious Phishing Flaw
The bug, which could have allowed attackers to take over user accounts, was patched in 48 hours
Hackers ‘Publish’ Identity Data Of 49m Turks
The leaked database of detailed identity information previously circulated in the criminal underground
Ministry Of Defence To Spend £40m On Cyber Security Centre
The new centre is to defend the UK's military networks and systems and coordinate cyber-defence operations
Panama Papers Leak Pinned On Server Breach
Did 2.6 TB worth of data come from the breach of Mossak Fonseca’s email server in 2015?
FBI Offers To Crack More iPhones For US Local Authorities
The mystery technique used to crack Syed Farook's iPhone is expected to be patched before long