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US Justice Request For Apple To Unlock Suspect’s iPhone Is Rejected
US federal judge's decision not to require Apple to unlock iPhone in drugs case lends weight to Apple's side in the encryption controversy
The Extortion Game – How To Approach DDoS
Dave Larson from Corero Network Security tells us how your business can best deal with the threat of DDoS attacks
Google Rolls Out Shield To Protect From DDoS Attacks
Free Project Shield service forms part of Google’s new Jigsaw initiative
One In Ten Companies ‘Have Compromised Devices’
The number of enterprises with compromised mobile devices grew by 42 percent in the fourth quarter of last year, finds MobileIron
US DoJ Wants To Force Apple To Unlock iPhones ‘In A Dozen Cases’
The US Department of Justice wants to force Apple to unlock more handsets as row over encryption continues
FBI Says Suspect iPhone Password Reset Was Deliberate
Investigators would have needed to crack the shooting suspect's iPhone even if its iCloud password hadn't been reset, the FBI has said
MWC 2016: MasterCard Customers Will Be Able To Pay With Selfies
Biometric authentication will be available to UK users this summer, MasterCard confirms
Hide And Seek: How To Avoid The Attribution Trap
Carl Leonard from Forcepoint tells us what companies can do to ensure their security protection is up to scratch
Instagram Adds Two-Factor Authentication For Extra Security
Your photos will now be secured as Instagram finally steps up user protection
Hackers ‘Making Millions’ From Breached Enterprise VoIP Telephones
Security researchers warn that enterprise-grade Internet telephones are a hacking risk due to poor configuration practices and weak built-in security
Android Malware Spreads Via Porn Sites
'HummingBad' is the latest in a series of attacks targeting Android, according to Check Point
Kickstarter Project Seeks $10,000 To Release CIA Database
A US researcher is looking for donations to make 10 million pages of CIA documents available online
Hackers Rob Millions From Dozens Of Banks
In 2015 hackers turned to hacking banks directly, rather than targeting end users, according to Kaspersky Lab
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
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
EBay Changes Mind And (Partially) Fixes Site Security Flaw
JavaScript vulnerability had put users at risk of encountering malware when browsing eBay items
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
Android Ransomware Sends Internet History To Phone Contacts
You were warned…malware tricks users into handing over control of their phone
Ukraine Sitting On ‘Powder Keg’ Of More Cyber Attacks
Consultant working for government claims energy companies ignored their own security rules in power grid hack, as more attacks are predicted to come
Magento Flaw Puts Millions Of Ecommerce Sites At Risk
Ebay-owned back end system releases patches to fix a number of damaging vulnerabilities