US government says hackers are targeting nuclear, energy and industrial firms in rare public warning
The DHS and FBI said in a joint report that the threat actors are "actively pursuing their ultimate objectives over a long-term campaign".
Hyacinth Mascarenhas Oct 23, 2017
OSX Proton: Mac malware that allows hackers to spy and steal data spreading via hacked Eltima apps
Hackers infected the installers of the Eltima Player and Folx apps with the Proton malware, which in turn was downloaded by unsuspecting users.
India Ashok Oct 21, 2017
This new botnet could take down the internet - and it's rapidly spreading across the world
Research suggested that the new botnet is evolving at a rapid pace, and could soon be weaponised to launch cyberattacks in the same fashion as "Mirai" last year.
Jason Murdock Oct 20, 2017
George W Bush: Cyberattacks, disinformation should 'never be downplayed or tolerated'
"According to our intelligence services, the Russian government has made a project of turning Americans against each other," Bush said.
Hyacinth Mascarenhas Oct 20, 2017
Hacked personal details of millions of Malaysian citizens allegedly for sale online
Malaysian technology website Lowyat reported that the files were offered for sale by an unknown user of its forums.
Jason Murdock Oct 19, 2017
'Nearly every citizen' in South Africa at risk after 60 million records leak online
The leaked records contained citizen ID numbers, names, genders, martial statuses, home ownership information, employment details and income data.
Jason Murdock Oct 19, 2017
Dark Web: Hackers are selling customised ATM malware that comes complete with video tutorials
Hackers have now reportedly launched a new site called ATMjackpot that sells a modified version of CutletMaker, complete with video tutorials on how to successfully exploit it.
India Ashok Oct 19, 2017
Could North Korea be framed for global cyberattacks?
According to reports, the hermit kingdom's hacking unit has swelled to 6,000-people strong - conducting operations even as the country's internet remains weak.
Jason Murdock Oct 18, 2017
What is Hacker's Door? Old sophisticated Chinese Trojan resurfaces after more than a decade
The newer version of the remote access trojan (RAT) has been updated to run on modern operating systems and 64-bit platforms.
Hyacinth Mascarenhas Oct 18, 2017
What is WaterMiner? New stealth cryptominer found hidden in GTA mod on Russian-speaking forum
The latest cryptominer comes amid an uptick in cryptocurrency mining malware campaigns and growing JavaScript-based cryptominers
Hyacinth Mascarenhas Oct 18, 2017
Lazarus: North Korean hackers suspected to have stolen millions in Taiwan bank cyberheist
Security experts say the attack was reminiscent of the infamous $81m Bangladesh Bank cyberheist, with similar malware and hacking tools used.
India Ashok Oct 17, 2017
We Heart It hacked: Personal data of more than 8 million accounts compromised in data breach
The company said it was alerted by Troy Hunt, security expert and founder of the data breach notification website Have I Been Pwned.
Hyacinth Mascarenhas Oct 17, 2017
Taxpayers targeted by spam emails posing as HMRC to take control of computers
The spam email campaign was sent from domains that closely resembled those used by the legitimate HMRC – in this case it was using hmirc-gov.co.uk, Trustwave experts said.
Jason Murdock Oct 16, 2017
Pizza Hut hack: Thousands of customers' data stolen as users report fraudulent card transactions
Pizza Hut said that its website was compromised and hackers stole some of its customers' card data between 1 and 2 October.
India Ashok Oct 16, 2017
Iran blamed for the 12-hour long 'brute force' cyberattack on UK Parliament in June
The news comes as US President Donald Trump refused to certify the landmark 2015 Iran nuclear deal, which he has continued to describe as a "terrible" deal.
Hyacinth Mascarenhas Oct 14, 2017
Android DoubleLocker ransomware changes your phone's PIN and locks down data and device
DoubleLocker is based on a banking trojan and could become a "ransom-banker" that tries to wipe out victims' bank or PayPal accounts.
India Ashok Oct 14, 2017
Dark Web drugs: Dream Market and 3 more markets go mysteriously offline and no one knows why
Dark web marketplaces Dream Market, Tochka, Trade Route and Wall Street went offline suddenly on 13 October.
India Ashok Oct 14, 2017
UK cyber police arrest two 17-year-olds on suspicion of £25,000 hacking heist
The case reportedly relates to the alleged hacking of a Tunbridge Wells firm in April this year, which resulted in one of its clients losing £25,000 via fake invoice.
Jason Murdock Oct 12, 2017
Trickbot malware hits more than 40 countries – and your bank account is at risk
The number of infections in Latin America remains small, but the IBM researchers believe that such a strategy is run-of-the-mill for the cybercrime gang responsible.
Jason Murdock Oct 12, 2017
Bristol pervert jailed after watching live-streamed sexual abuse of 4-year old girl
NCA officials searched his house and seized devices including two computers. The girl in the video stream was later identified and her abuser arrested.
Jason Murdock Oct 12, 2017
Would you fall for this iOS phishing scam? Rogue pop-ups can hijack your Apple passwords
The 'Sign in to iTunes' form looks almost identical to the one that regularly pops up on iPhones and iPads - and one expert warns that you are probably 'trained' to click.
Jason Murdock Oct 11, 2017
Hackers using ATMii malware to hack ATM machines into spitting out all stored cash
The malware, which security experts uncovered in April, only targets ATM machines running Windows 7 and Windows Vista.
India Ashok Oct 11, 2017
T-Mobile website bug may have exposed millions of customers' personal data to hackers
A security researcher described the incident as a "very critical data breach, making every T-Mobile cell phone owner a victim".
Hyacinth Mascarenhas Oct 11, 2017
Hackers stole over $40m from several banks in an elaborate ATM hacking campaign
The hackers used specialised malware to leave no trace of their activities, their "tradecraft" suggesting involvement with an organised cybercrime group.
India Ashok Oct 10, 2017
What is FormBook? New malware hits defense, aerospace and manufacturing firms in US and South Korea
The malware has been sold in underground hacking forums with prices ranging from $29 a week to $299 for a full-package "pro" deal.
Hyacinth Mascarenhas Oct 10, 2017
Hackers using new 'ingenious' KnockKnock method to attack firms in over a dozen countries
The attack allows hackers to infiltrate firms' Office 365 accounts by attempting to "knock" on backdoor system accounts.
India Ashok Oct 10, 2017
Hackers target 'millions of PornHub users' worldwide with booby-trapped advertising
Millions of internet users in the US, Canada, UK and Australia were recently targeted by a hacking group called KovCoreG which took advantage of PornHub to spread adware.
Jason Murdock Oct 09, 2017
Forrester data breach: Hackers stole sensitive reports from leading market research company
There is no evidence to suggest that confidential client and employee data, as well as financial information, were accessed.
India Ashok Oct 09, 2017
What is FreeMilk? Hackers use new phishing campaign to hijack email conversations and deploy malware
Researchers said this technique has already been used to infiltrate the networks of a Middle Eastern bank and also of "individuals with indirect ties to a country in North East Asia".
Hyacinth Mascarenhas Oct 07, 2017
Watch how a hacker hijacked a woman's security camera to spy and even talk to the terrified user
The interconnected security camera was reportedly purchased by the woman so that she could keep an eye on her dog while she was away.
Staff Reporter Oct 07, 2017
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