An update to the CryptXXX ransomware has already received substantial ransom payments over a period of less than three weeks, experts say
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Giant CCTV Camera Botnet Highlights IoT Security Threats
A botnet made up of more than 25,000 hacked security cameras spread around the world is being used to launch DDoS attacks, researchers say
Woman Wins $10,000 After ‘Forced’ Windows 10 Upgrade
Next month's deadline for updating to Windows 10 for free may come as a relief to some users
Bart Ransomware ‘Bypasses Corporate Firewalls’
The 'Bart' ransomware doesn't need to connect to an external server before encrypting a system's files and demanding £1,500
Security Tool Strengthens Tor And ‘Foils’ FBI Attacks
The tool, called Selfrando, could greatly improve on the attack protection provided by techniques such as ASLR, researchers say
Intel ‘Looks’ To Sell Off Security Unit
The chip maker is reportedly looking into unloading Intel Security amid rising demand from business
Survey: Who Will Benefit From The IoT Revolution?
We want to hear your views about the IoT and give you access to exclusive research on one of the biggest trends in technology
‘Godless’ Malware Brings Exploit Kit Finesse To Android
The malware's multiple exploits allow it to target 90 percent of current Android devices, researchers say
ICO: Future UK Data Protection Laws Must Equal Those Of EU
Safe Habour advice. British data protection act should be used when transferring data to US, says ICO
Privacy, Networks, Funding And Talent: How Brexit Will Affect UK Tech
ANALYSIS: The UK technology industry opposed Brexit but now it has to face the consequences of Britain leaving the EU
InfoSec 2016: Government Is Doing “An Awful Lot” On Cyber Security
But Intel Security’s Gordon Morrison says that a growing skills gap could be a worry
Uber Vulnerabilities Leak Rider Details And Journey History
Penetration testers brute force Uber for bug bounty programme, and also find hidden $100 free ride voucher
Study Claims HMTL5 Isn’t Much More Secure Than Flash
Flash not so bad? New report casts doubts on HTML5 adverts being safer than Adobe Flash
Cross Channel: The Week’s News From The Channel
SMBs suffer, a LinkedIn for the channel, and new MapR reseller programme
Quiz Of The Week: Cybersecurity In 2016
Test your mettle with our quiz and see how much you know about the cybersecurity world this year
Cisco Warns Of Libarchive File Compression Flaw
Patch it now! Popular open source file compression tool libarchive contains wide reaching vulnerabilities
US Senate Blocks Expansion Of FBI Surveillance Powers
Proposal would have allowed FBI to access vast amounts of Internet metadata without a warrant
Unknown Connections On LinkedIn Can Compromise Enterprise Security
Intel Security says employees are not being educated about the risks of adding people they don't know on LinkedIn amid fears of spear phishing attacks
iOS 10 Developer Preview Has An Unencrypted Kernel
The suggestion is that Apple has negelected to encrypt iOS 10 kernel in bid to encourage hackers to find security flaws
New Ransomware Streamlines Attacks With JavaScript
A newly discovered ransomware variant does away with downloading a malicious file, carrying out the dirty work itself
Apple Patches ‘Critical’ AirPort Router Bug
The flaw could allow attackers to take over users' entire networks, say security researchers
Will MPs’ TalkTalk Hack Recommendations Make The UK More Secure?
INDUSTRY VIEW: Security experts examine parliamentary select committee's proposals for data breach compliance, enforcement and awareness
MPs Recommend Greater Powers For ICO In Wake Of TalkTalk Hack
Select committee says ICO should have more resources to cope with breaches and greater flexibility with punishments
Google Dishes Out £376k In Android Bug Bounties
Top researcher pockets £52,000 as Google uses Android vulnerabilities to secure Android N
Apple Cranks iOS Encryption In Face Of FBI Flak
All iOS applications will be required to use Secure HTTP by the end of this year, with a few exceptions
GoToMYPC Resets Passwords After ‘Sophisticated’ Attack
The Citrix-run remote desktop service said it was targeted by a 'very sophisticated password attack'
UK Will Be ‘More Vulnerable’ To Cyber Attacks If It Leaves The EU
InfoSec poll reveals security professionals thing UK will suffer from lack of information sharing if it decides to leave the European Union on Thursday
Acer Security Flaw Exposed Customer Data For 11 Months
Acer is preparing to alert customers to a data breach that affected Acer's e-commerce site from May 2015 to April this year
BadTunnel Security Flaw Affected All Windows Versions For 20 Years
Discovery of serious Windows vulnerability, dubbed BadTunnel, earns researcher top bug bounty reward
InfoSec 2016: IoT Security Needs A Serious Shake-Up, Says Sophos
Sophos researcher tells us why flaws in the toys of today could cause major security worries in the future