security

Hackers Take Over Jack Dorsey’s Twitter Account

The account was used to broadcast offensive messages to more than four million followers following a hack of Dorsey's mobile…

5 years ago

Capital One Hack Suspect Ordered To Remain In Prison

Seattle resident seen as presenting a flight risk and a threat to herself and others following breach that affected 106…

5 years ago

UK Teen Sentenced For Hacking, Selling Personal Data

Norwich 19-year-old found to have made hundreds of thousands of pounds in Bitcoin from selling compromised personal data and on-demand…

5 years ago

Adware Hidden In Play Store Apps Infects 8 Million Users

Malware found in 85 apps posing as games or photography utilities displays full-screen ads and takes 'unique' steps to avoid…

5 years ago

Cloud Atlas Threat Group Adds Shape-Changing Attack Tools

Prolific cyber-espionage group uses polymorphic malware in targeted phishing emails, making threats more difficult to defend against

5 years ago

King’s Cross District Tracks Visitors Using Face Recognition

Canary Wharf also said to be considering private face recognition trials, in spite of controversy over police use of the…

5 years ago

Understanding hybrid cloud security across your enterprise

Hybrid cloud security is vital as enterprises continue to develop their hybrid cloud services, since more sensitive information has the…

5 years ago

Broadcom In ‘Advanced Talks’ To Acquire Symantec – Again

Weeks after Symantec walked away after price disagreement, reports suggest the two are close to a deal

5 years ago

Far-Right Website 8chan Offline After Cloudflare Withdraws Services

Site goes offline following involvement in shootings in Texas, with Cloudflare accusing it of 'directly inspiring tragic events'

5 years ago

Nvidia Patches High-Risk Flaws In Windows Display Drivers

Bugs in GeForce, Quadro, NVS, and Tesla drivers could allow local code execution, denial of service or escalation fo security…

5 years ago

Destructive Cyber-Attacks Double In First Half Of 2019

Attacks seeking to wreak havoc on targets' systems have risen sharply, with the manufacturing sector accounting for half of all…

5 years ago

Google Offers UK Users Titan Security Key

Small security key connects via Bluetooth or USB, and is designed to bolster two-factor authentication efforts for consumers

5 years ago

Swiss Post Suspends Drone Delivery Trials Following Crash

Tests of drone-based medical delivery system halted after delivery drone's parachute malfunctions, causing it to crash 50 yards from group…

5 years ago

Google Reveals Multiple Remote iPhone Flaws

Bugs discovered by Google's Project Zero can be exploited with no user interaction to execute malicious code - with one…

5 years ago

Huawei Sees ‘Difficulties’ Ahead As Revenues Surge

Revenues jumped by 23 percent and smartphone sales by 24 percent in the first half, ahead of US blacklist move…

5 years ago

Researchers Crack £30 Limit On Contactless Visa Cards

Using an interception device, researchers trick cards, terminals and mobile wallets into making payments over the limit with no additional…

5 years ago

Destructive 15-Year-Old Worm Still Infecting New Systems

MyDoom worm disabled Google 15 years ago and continues to take over more computers via infected emails, finds Palo Alto…

5 years ago

Libra Cryptocurrency Scams Found On Facebook, Instagram

Facebook's own platforms found to be used in scams related to Libra cryptocurrency, adding to regulatory pressure over the controversial…

5 years ago

Cyber-Security Watchdog Foils Airport Fraud Scheme

NCSC security agency stops phishing scams and helps reduce online fraud impersonating HMRC as part of 'active' cyber defence programme

5 years ago

MPs: No Technical Grounds For Huawei Ban

Committee finds Chinese gear could be safely allowed in some areas of 5G networks, but says there may be 'geopolitical…

5 years ago

Securing the Hybrid Cloud: Data breaches, ransomware, phishing and more

As enterprises continue to develop their hybrid cloud architectures, more sensitive information has the potential to become exposed. Learn about…

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

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

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

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

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

Final Decryption Tool Published As ‘GandCrab’ Ransomware Developers Retire

The malware was distributed via a highly successful affiliate nework that saw it at one point accounting for half of…

5 years ago

Russia Acknowledges ‘Possibility’ Of US Attacks On Power Grid

The remarks follow US reports that US military hackers have placed malware within Russia's power grid, creating the potential for…

5 years ago

Samsung Urges TV Users To Carry Out Virus Scans

Alert underscores the difficulty of protecting myriads of internet-connected home devices

5 years ago