Malware that can record computer screens discovered
A new malware has been discovered that is able to record the screen of an infected machine and identify a […]
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How hackers can use stolen fingerprints
Hackers could use a stolen fingerprint to break into a fairly rudimentary security system. A more advanced system might be […]
Seattle woman detained for Capital One data breach
Authorities managed to detain an individual suspected of being behind the Capital One hack, which news reports reveal as a […]
Russia’s Secret Intelligence Agency Hacked: ‘Largest Data Breach In Its History’
Hackers successfully targeted Russia’s state security agency last week through a major contractor, stealing and publishing details 7.5 terabytes of […]
Civil liberties group challenges ‘Bulk hacking’ by UK spy agencies
“Bulk hacking” powers exploited by the intelligence services to access electronic devices represent an illegal intrusion into the private lives […]
Employees are almost as dangerous to business security as hackers and cybercriminals
Non-malicious insiders are among the top three threat actors, according to an ISACA report. Employee mistakes and system errors are […]
Hackers publish personal data on thousands of US police officers and federal agents
A hacker group has breached several FBI-affiliated websites and uploaded their contents to the web, including dozens of files containing […]
Children’s identity theft on rise
Cyber criminals are hacking into sensitive networks to steal the identities of children and are selling it on in underground […]
Cyber-attack costs spiral to over £25m for aluminium manufacturer
The hacking campaign that hit Norwegian aluminium producer, Hydro has already cost the company in excess of £25m. A number […]
DLA Piper and its insurers clash over multi-million NotPetya payout
Multinational law firm DLA Piper was hit in the crossfire as Russia-backed ransomware spread, and Hiscox is reportedly declining to […]
Data breaches up 400 percent, 15 billion records compromised
The number of data breaches increased more than 400 percent in 2018 exposing almost 15 billion records, according to the […]
Once hailed as unhackable, blockchains are now getting hacked
We’ve long known that just as blockchains have unique security features, they have unique vulnerabilities. Marketing slogans and headlines that […]