IoT malware on the rise with hackers hijacking devices to launch DDoS attacks
IoT devices become prime targets for hackers due to lax security, say security researchers
Russian hackers targeting 85 top companies including Amazon, Apple Pay and Steam
Security researchers allegedly intercepted configuration files being used by hackers in the attacks.
FBI probe into NSA cyberweapons leak reveals former employee's 'mistake' may have caused hack
Investigators have not yet ruled out the possibility of the Shadow Brokers being affiliated with Russia.
iSpy Keylogger sold on dark web for $25 found targeting passwords, webcams and Skype
Researchers have uncovered that the malware is distributed via spam email campaigns.
Police warns of malware-laden USB sticks being distributed via mailboxes in Australia
It is not clear whether specific people were targeted by crooks or if the incidents were random.
Cybercrime syndicate Black Team unleashes malicious network weaponising popular torrents to spread malware
Security researchers have uncovered a massive Eastern European cybercrime syndicate collaborating with ransomware developers.
No one can tell as Just for Men website serves up hidden password-stealing malware
The site's vulnerability has since been patched and is no longer believed to be compromised.
Suspected Russia-based stealth banking malware Qadars Trojan sets sights on 18 UK banks
The latest version of the Trojan prompts users into unknowingly providing system admin access and steals credentials.
North Korea accidentally leaks its propaganda websites that provide insight on authoritarian regime
The sites were filled with exploits of Kim Jong-un, discussions on anti-US propaganda and Pyongyang's nuclear tests.
Teen hacker 'Fear' claims he accessed and stole personal data from hundreds of US government servers
The hacker also said that he accessed the voter registration database.
Cisco reveals new vulnerability used by hackers to conduct first real-world cyberattack from leaked NSA cyber tools
Cisco has not issued a software update yet adding that there are currently 'no workarounds that address this vulnerability'.
Hillary Clinton's tech specialist who deleted emails may have asked Reddit for tips
The House Oversight Committee is reviewing the claims that the IT specialist sought advice on how to 'strip out' Clinton's email address.
Windows Safe Mode can be used to conduct 'undetectable' cyberattacks putting 'billions of PCs and servers globally' at risk
Microsoft is aware of the issue but is currently not acting on it as it does not consider this to be a 'valid vulnerability'.
Hacker attacks American Human Rights Council and 62 other websites calling for jihad
The attacks affected businesses including those run by doctors, lawyers, real estate firms and more.
One ransomware gang raked in over $120m in just 6 months, says McAfee Labs threats report
Ransomware attacks witness unprecedented growth of 128% year-over-year, find researchers
This 17-year-old hacker knows how to get free data using the T-Mobile national network
The teen hacker said he explored the idea of accessing the internet without a data plan as a 'fun challenge'.
Donald Trump's website leaked personal data of interns due to 'serious misconfiguration'
One aspiring intern castigated the Trump campaign claiming he was convinced they had handed the reins to a 'gang of baboons'
EurekAlert site down after 'serious breach' sees hackers leak embargoed studies on Twitter
Usernames and passwords of registrants compromised but financial information of subscribers believed to be safe.
Bernie Sanders, former NSA agents and Hollywood bigwigs weigh in on Edward Snowden's pardon
Several Black Lives Matter activists, prominent professors, politicians and former government officials have also come out in support of the whistle-blower.
VoIPtalk may have been hit by hackers, initiates precautionary password resets
The details of the alleged breach remain unclear as the firm is reportedly still investigating the attack.
DNC hacker Guccifer 2.0 'appears' at London cybersecurity event, releases more documents on Democrats
The latest trove of leaked 600 MB data includes details of DNC fundraising and IT infrastructure.
Over 75 million iOS users infected with adware from Chinese third-party app store
Haima infected users by repackaging popular apps and circulating them through its site.
House Intelligence Committee to meet over classified report on Edward Snowden ahead of movie release
The classified report to be discussed is said to be the outcome of 'around two years' of work by intelligence staff.
ACLU and human rights groups to launch campaign urging President Obama to pardon Edward Snowden
Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and other major human rights groups also backing the campaign.
Isis and al-Qaeda celebrate 9/11 anniversary on Twitter and Telegram, threatening more attacks
Several pro-Isis Telegram channels circulated an image of the burning WTC and asked supporters to pray for 'martyr' bin Laden.
KrebsOnSecurity site under attack after DDoS-for-hire service was exposed and alleged owners arrested
Two 18-year-old Israeli hackers were arrested after Krebs exposed them as the 'alleged masterminds' behind vDOS.
A loud noise shut down ING Bank's main data centre in Bucharest for 10 hours
The outage was caused during a fire extinguishing drill and resulted in severely damaging dozens of hard drives.
2016 mega breaches continue as hackers steal and leak 33 million QIP.ru accounts
Breach appeared to have occurred in 2011 and user passwords were allegedly not encrypted.
WikiLeaks whistleblower Chelsea Manning begins hunger strike against prison 'bullying'
The former US army analyst claimed she was 'driven to suicide by the lack of care', despite repeated pleas for help.
Gabon imposes nationwide 12-hour internet curfew and total social media blackout following election conflicts
Experts have characterised the move as an 'unprecedented level of communication suppression since the Arab Spring'.
