2017-08-30 12:00
Seems like Sarahah, the anonymous messaging app, is causing great mischief. Recent reports seem to suggest that it could be stealing all the contact details from your phone.
The Intercept re… Read More
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2017-08-29 16:37
One of the UK NHS (National Health Service) boards affected by the WannaCrypt ransomware earlier this year has once again been hit by malware.
The Lanarkshire board, which manages the Hairmy… Read More
2017-08-29 11:00
Budding cyber criminals are going to have a field day with a DIY Android ransomware app which has been doing rounds for some time now and is purportedly available for download on various und… Read More
2017-08-28 17:29
Google released its latest version of Android – Android 8.0 and Oreo – only recently and judging by what reviews are suggesting it seems that the Android users have plenty of rea… Read More
2017-08-27 14:07
Bledsoe Telephone Cooperative, which provides phone, broadband internet and IPTV services to subscribers in Tennessee has joined hands with security firm Nominum to ensure better, faster and… Read More
2017-08-26 17:45
It’s just about a day left for the Games of Throne Season 7 finale to be aired on HBO, and now reports say that hackers have leaked the script of the finale on Deep Web and have also s… Read More
2017-08-26 12:02
A hacking group calling itself as “OurMine” has claimed that it has hacked into Sony PlayStation network and its Facebook and Twitter accounts. It had hacked PlayStation social a… Read More
2017-08-26 12:02
Were the Sony PlayStation Social Accounts Really Hacked?
A hacking group calling itself as “OurMine” has claimed that it has hacked into Sony PlayStation network and its Facebook… Read More
2017-08-26 10:17
For HBO there seems to be no end to their hacking woes; it just seems to go on and on…
It was just about a week ago that the cable network got its social media accounts hacked; it was… Read More
2017-08-25 10:16
The Unity game company has warned the professionals about the vulnerability, and that it stands exposed to remote compromise.
Those using Windows version of its editor are advised to update… Read More
2017-08-25 03:52
Malware-Loaded Phone Screen Replacements
Cyber criminals have successfully been able to insert malicious chips in smartphone screens. So, suppose you face an issue with your smartphone &ndas&hell…Read More
2017-08-24 01:29
At the point when staff at CyberKeel examined the emails at a medium-sized shipping firm, they made a stunning disclosure – that to their surprise shipping companies are pried over by… Read More
2017-08-23 09:53
Latest reports say that the FBI is urging private sector companies to ditch Kaspersky software. This is the latest development in the issues that had been going on between the US government… Read More
2017-08-22 14:00
Cyber Security is top in priority for any enterprise today. There have been so many malware attacks, especially ransomware attacks, in the recent past and many leading companies and organiza… Read More
2017-08-22 12:05
Let’s face it: phishing attacks are on the rise. Because every one of us makes use of emails. To communicate with our friends, colleagues, relatives and to setup various appointments… Read More
2017-08-21 15:18
IoT which stands for Internet of Things devices has added a whole new dimension to the ways in which networks can be targeted. IoT devices have tremendously increased the number of endpoints… Read More
2017-08-21 11:27
Android devices are a standout amongst the most vulnerable operating system due to its open-source nature. Nevertheless, what choice the user has if he is given a phone that is pre-installed… Read More
2017-08-20 08:38
Security experts have expressed deep dismay at Hackers attacking Shipping firms, which they are able to successfully compromise.
Having plagued a wide variety of business sectors and industr… Read More
2017-08-19 07:25
Malware is getting smarter. They can bypass the old school security perimeters and go on with their business to tamper the security of the business house. On that note, it was seen that IT a… Read More
2017-08-18 10:49
The words MSP(s) crops up everywhere on the internet. And the rate at which computerization is changing businesses across the globe, it’s well worth making a note of what this abbrevia… Read More
2017-08-18 08:00
Cybersecurity is a very sensitive area, one small mistake and it could lead to grave consequences and big losses. Thus it needs to be pointed out that the cybersecurity professional’s… Read More
2017-08-17 19:04
August 9, 2017, Comodo Threat Intelligence Lab unearthed a new ransomware campaign, that infects tens of thousands of victims with a simple email with an attachment and no text. According to… Read More
2017-08-17 10:27
Android users have been bombarded with thousands of spyware apps. Thankfully, very few of them got through into the Google Play Store. Cyber security experts have been befuddled with this so… Read More
2017-08-17 08:50
It was three months ago that Google introduced anti-phishing security checks in Gmail on Android. Now, Google comes out with anti-phishing mechanisms that would be of help to iPhone users wh… Read More
2017-08-16 11:36
To defend a hacker, it’s smart to mimic the way the black hat does. Implementing hackers’ logic on your security applications would be well read to defend virtual zombie.
So to f… Read More
2017-08-16 09:17
Now comes a case where we see that version control systems are getting affected by malware. It is seen how source code is no longer safe and are said to be vulnerable to attacks and flaws. T… Read More
2017-08-15 08:10
On any given day we see hordes of emails getting accumulated in our spam folders, a few looks good, but when you take a closer look, then you will that the emails are not from a reliable sou… Read More
2017-08-14 10:39
Marcus Hutchins, a youthful British analyst credited with crashing a worldwide cyberattack in May, has been captured for purportedly making and circulating managing an account malware, U.S… Read More
2017-08-14 07:54
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) is a standard to ensure secure card-based transactions and secure cardholders from hackers’ reach and hence from identity da… Read More
2017-08-13 08:00
The ransom funds from the WannaCry attack were moved from Bitcoin to Monero, and now the barter included, are helping police to discover the culprits.
Prior today, Cointelegraph reported on… Read More
2017-08-12 14:41
The internet has brought with it a lot of benefits for us. Unfortunately, it has also introduced us to cyber crimes. Since the advent of this nefarious activity, the world has been battling… Read More
2017-08-12 10:15
Endpoints refer to the various devices which can connect to a network. Like laptop, smartphones, tablets etc. And endpoint security refers to the security system employed to safeguard the ne… Read More
2017-08-11 11:21
Just like soldiers protecting our borders from enemy attacks, antivirus software packages protect our PC(s) from various malware perpetrated by hackers. They run in the background, as we ope… Read More
2017-08-11 09:05
Hacking is a process to interrupt the normal functioning of the systems connected to a network. The person involved in the process of hacking is called the hacker. The term hacking truly all… Read More
2017-08-10 11:04
Cerber malware is a ransomware that can steal Bitcoin wallets. Cyber security researchers had first discovered it in 2016, and since then it has evolved rapidly and several versions have bee… Read More
2017-08-10 09:08
As we come out from the after the shock of ransomware attack, and gear up to protect ourselves from any future attacks, security experts say that such attacks are here to stay. The WannaCry… Read More
2017-08-09 11:56
The Cyber Security Threat landscape is evolving fast. Really fast. As a result, traditional anti-malware tools, which rely on traditional techniques, are no longer proving useful. Modern-day… Read More
2017-08-09 10:43
Studies point out that malicious SSL traffic is on the rise; ie, the volume of malicious content that’s transmitted in an encrypted manner via SSL/TLS has increased considerably. Well… Read More
2017-08-08 10:43
Cyber security threat landscape is evolving every day. No matter what security measures the IT security experts seem to be coming up with, the hackers are eventually finding ways to break th… Read More
2017-08-08 09:55
The IT Security Community is apparently not happy with the arrest of Marcus Hutchins, the British Hacker responsible for creating the kill switch for Wanncry Ransomware, over the alleged cre… Read More
2017-08-07 10:19
These days, the internet seems to be a jungle where only the fittest survive. The fittest could be people equipped with the latest online security products or hackers who just devised a plan… Read More
2017-08-07 08:37
Another kind of malware has been recognized that focuses on the financial transaction. This kind of Russian malware, known as Svpeng, is affecting Mobile Banking applications in the United S… Read More
2017-08-06 01:04
Google security researchers have discovered a new family of Android spyware on Android Play Store that could cause much damage to Android devices and their users.
The newly discovered spywar… Read More
2017-08-05 03:07
The inaugural CybSafe Supplier Cyber Security Study has revealed that today SME have to increasingly prove their cyber credentials to win contracts.
CybSafe, which is based in Canary Wharf… Read More
2017-08-04 07:22
Today, more than half of the world’s population uses the internet. Security experts forecast that by 2020 another 4.1 billion people will be connected to the Internet for the first tim… Read More
2017-08-03 23:37
‘Symantec sells its problem SSL unit to DigiCert for $1B’- PC World uses this headline for its report on DigiCert’s agreement with Symantec to acquire the latter’s we… Read More
2017-08-03 11:16
The open nature of Android Operating System is what makes it hugely popular among users. Unfortunately, it’s the same open natured-ness which makes the operating system an easy target… Read More
2017-08-03 08:09
The DEF CON 25 security conference in Las Vegas this year witnessed cyber security researchers exposing vulnerabilities in wireless gateways provided by internet service providers (ISPs) and… Read More
2017-08-02 09:53
The FCC had encountered numerous DDoS assaults that affected its Open Internet comment docket, post this issue the House Democrats have raised their concern, citing that they are skeptical a… Read More
2017-08-02 07:42
There’s no denying that Kaspersky Lab has an illustrious history in the cybersecurity industry. Founded in 1997 by KGB-school graduate Eugune Kaspersky, the cybersecurity provider has… Read More
2017-08-01 09:21
BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited), the state-owned telecommunications company in India, has reportedly had to advise broadband customers to change their default modem password after a malw… Read More
2017-08-01 08:11
Data Breaches are on the rise, creating disasters for companies throughout the world. Just this year, we have seen seemingly endless security breaches and hacks, with the target victims bein… Read More
2017-07-31 10:38
The Apple Pay mobile payment system is vulnerable. Cyber security experts have identified two different weaknesses in the system that have broken the strong belief that Apple Pay is secure… Read More
2017-07-31 08:30
Iranian hackers have been blamed for impersonating as a young photographer to contact researchers on social media and after that extorted them into working for the Middle-Eastern government… Read More
2017-07-30 12:32
Huawei seems to be rooting for cloud computing as a strong measure to ensure better data protection, for governments as well as corporations. A senior Huawei executive made this observation… Read More
2017-07-30 06:07
Cyber security expert Nils Dagsson Moskopp has discovered a sophisticated vulnerability named “Bad Taste” that allows malicious Windows MSI Files to infect Linux systems. These m… Read More
2017-07-29 20:19
It has been discovered that a security vulnerability found in Wifi Chips embedded into our smartphones – which enable them to access the internet and connect to other devices wirelessl… Read More
2017-07-29 08:13
Following 30 months of testing, Kaspersky Lab has made available it’s Free antivirus software worldwide. Obviously, a lot of features will be missing compared to the paid product. The… Read More
2017-07-28 18:25
A cyber criminal, a Russian national, who is suspected of being the mastermind behind a cryptocurrency exchange has been arrested and indicted by a grand jury in California, on money launder… Read More
2017-07-28 18:14
Hackers have exploited a vulnerability in wireless networks that allows them to make calls and send messages from your phone number. Cyber security researchers have termed this attack &ldquo&hell…Read More
2017-07-27 23:43
The Anthem data breach sets an example for all the organizations to strengthen up their respective protective strategies to prevent future phishing attacks.
The data breach though targeted t… Read More
2017-07-27 20:23
Massive data breaches that have hit UniCredit, Italy’s largest bank, have reportedly affected 400,000 customers.
A press release by UniCredit says that it has been “…the v… Read More
2017-07-27 18:21
Android smartphones are much in demand as users find it user-friendly and economical. 9 out of 10 users, use android phones as it is well known for its remarkable features and easy to use us… Read More
2017-07-27 07:52
The Swedish government now has to face and investigate damage from a massive data breach, a real IT catastrophe.
The Swedish authorities have discovered a massive mistake that has happened i… Read More
2017-07-26 18:43
A new variant of the Emotet Trojan, with a feature that helps spread malware over internal networks, has been detected. This new Emotet Trojan was observed recently by researchers at Fidelis… Read More
2017-07-26 14:47
As part of the take off for its new cyber security skills program- The HMG Cyber Schools Programme- for teenagers, the UK government has launched a new website. This website, hmgcyberschools… Read More
2017-07-26 04:20
Wikileaks on its ongoing Vault 7 leaks, revealed how the CIA contractors are liable for advanced malware and hacking methods being utilized by the so called digital offenders.
According to t… Read More
2017-07-25 18:01
Anything that has to do with Apple Mac is sure to generate lots of interest and curiosity. So when the news broke out about a Mac malware outbreak, people just wanted to know more about it… Read More
2017-07-25 17:44
You might be on a business tour indulging a free hotel stay. You might be offered with free Wi-Fi during your hotel stay, be sure you do not take it. Given a chance, hackers with their creep… Read More
2017-07-24 18:15
The 29-year old hacker, who is referred to as Hacker Bestbuy, has reportedly admitted to hijacking over 9 lac routers from the Deutsche Telekom network.
BestBuy had hijacked the Deutsche Tel… Read More
2017-07-24 18:03
Hackers are exploiting vulnerabilities to steal crypto currency. In a recent attack, they stole over 153,000 Ether, which approximately translates to over $30 million dollars. A considerable… Read More
2017-07-23 17:39
The open nature of Android OS which has attracted a lot of malware attacks has been a major cause of concern for Android users recently. Judy and Xavier being the latest of these malware att… Read More
2017-07-22 17:28
Educate teenagers about the ill-effects of drugs and chances are they might refrain from doing them. On the other hand, ‘order them’ not to do drugs, and chances are they might b… Read More
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