Hackers demand $42m from New York law firm that represents Lady Gaga, U2, Jessica Simpson and others – and promises to leak information on Donald Trump
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Android Hit By ‘Incredibly Sophisticated’ Malware
Malware found on Google Play looks innocent at first, then downloads additional capabilities that allow it to take over targeted devices
Angela Merkel Slams ‘Outrageous’ Russian Hacking
German Chancellor Angela Merkel confirmed she was targeted by hackers, linked to Russia's military intelligence (GRU) agency
FBI Accuses China-linked Hackers Of Attacking Coronavirus Researchers
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security say China-linked hackers are attacking US firms carrying out Covid-19 research
Thunderbolt Ports Vulnerable To Hackers
If a hacker gains physical access to your computer, the Thunderbolt port could be exploited to access the hard disc drive
Celebrity Law Firm Hacked, Attackers Threaten To Leak Stolen Data
Personal information and contracts belonging to celebrities including Lady Gaga, Madonna, and Elton John have been stolen by hackers
VE Day 2020: Bletchley Park Reveals Last Decoded Nazi Message
Final encrypted message sent by Nazi military unit in the final days of the Second War World in Europe has been revealed by GCHQ
Fresenius Hospital Operator Suffers Ransomware Attack
Despite high demand during the Coronavirus pandemic, hackers have hit IT systems of a major hospital operator with a ransomware attack
World Password Day: Is The Password Still Fit For Purpose?
The password has become a significant source of security breaches and user friction. On World Password Day, have we arrived at the point where the password must be replaced with new security protocols?
Coronavirus: Hackers Targetting Covid-19 Research Organisations
US and UK cyber officials warn of 'malicious cyber campaigns targeting organisations involved in the Coronavirus response'
Germany Issues Arrest Warrant For Russian Hacker Of Bundestag
GRU Officer Dmitry Badin, who is also wanted in the US for hacking Hillary Clinton's emails, is now wanted by Germany for Bundestag cyberattack in 2015
FinTech Part 3: The Future Of FinTech
FinTech offers many new ways to bank and manage money. With Open Banking gaining pace, what does this mean for the security and the future development of payment systems for enterprises?
GoDaddy Warns Customers Of Password Breach
Attackers gained access to customers' websites last October, says hosting giant, but only via SSH, with 'main accounts' not affected
Phishing Campaign Targets Financial Services Companies
Attackers impersonate US self-regulatory body for brokerage firms in phishing email campaign that looks to harvest Office and SharePoint passwords
NHS To Test Coronavirus Contact-Tracing App On Isle Of Wight
Contact-tracing tech to be trialled on Isle of Wight from this week, amidst criticism that NHS' 'centralised' approach risks privacy and effectiveness
Coronavirus: Government Grants GCHQ Access To NHS IT
Fresh twist in privacy debate surrounding Covid-19 tracing app, after government reportedly grants GCHQ access to security data of NHS IT tech
WhatsApp Alleges NSO Was ‘Deeply Involved’ In Hack – Report
Facebook unit files new court documents alleging NSO was 'deeply involved' in mobile phone hack of 1,400 WhatsApp users, including government officials
Bug Allowed Hackers To Steal Teams Data Via GIF Image
Microsoft patches security vulnerability that could have allowed attackers to take over Teams accounts and groups if users viewed a seemingly innocent GIF
Spies Urged To Adopt AI To Counter Augmented Threats
UK's intelligence agencies must use artificial intelligence to repel increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks and disinformation campaigns, finds study
Researchers Take Down Massive Crypto-Mining Botnet
VictoryGate crypto-mining botnet infected at least 35,000 systems, mostly in Peru, and continues to spread via infected removable USB drives
NHS Says Trust ‘Crucial’ For Virus Contact-Tracing App
NHSX 'prioritising' privacy in development of coronavirus contact-tracing scheme, whose decentralised approach contrasts to that of France and Germany
Apple, Google Bring Forward Virus Tracing Tech Amidst Privacy Row
Apple and Google speed up development of contact tracing API, as France and Germany accuse Apple and Google of holding Europe 'hostage'
Apple Denies iPhone Mail Flaw Has Been Used In The Wild
Disputes claim by researcher ZecOps that the iPhone Mail flaws have been exploited at least six times against high-profile victims
Coronavirus: Zoom Reaches 300 Million Users, Adds 256-bit Encryption
Growth of video conferencing app Zoom continues with 300 million users, and firm announces Zoom 5.0 with AES 256-bit encryption
Apple Email Flaw Exposed iPhones To Hacking
A flaw in Apple's Mail app found on iPhones and iPad, has left devices susceptible to sophisticated attacks for years, ZecOps warns
Coronavirus: NCSC Takedown Of Hundreds Of Scam Covid-19 Shops
UK cyber defender NCSC takes down 2,000 Coronavirus scams last month - launches ‘cyber aware’ campaign to mitigate threats
Number Of ‘Hacked’ UK Networks Soars As Staff Work From Home
Coronavirus lockdown sees malicious activity on organisational networks triple in the UK and double in the US as staff move outside the corporate firewall
European Coronavirus Tracing App Scheme Gets Governments’ Backing
Contact tracing apps are set to arrive in Europe and elsewhere in the coming weeks, with authorities hoping they could help lift Covid-19 restrictions
Coronavirus: Google Blocks 18 Million Daily Covid-19 Scam Emails
Online threat. In the past week alone Google says it has blocked 126 million Covid-related daily phishing scams
FBI Official Warns Government Hackers Are Targetting Covid-19 Research
Senior FBI official warns foreign government hackers have compromised healthcare firms conducting research for Coronavirus treatments