Disqus hacked: More than 17.5 million users' details stolen by hackers in 2012 data breach
"While we are still investigating the incident, we believe that it is best to share what we know now," Disqus' chief technology officer Jason Yan said.
Hyacinth Mascarenhas Oct 07, 2017
UK teen hacker admits launching cyberattacks on computers of CIA and FBI chiefs
Hacking targets included former Central Intelligence Agency director John Brennan and former deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Mark Giuliano.
Jason Murdock Oct 06, 2017
CIA operative-turned-politician: 'Russia is not our ally, they are our adversary.'
US intelligence believes that at least two Moscow-linked hacking groups targeted American institutions in order to help spread misinformation and propaganda last year.
Jason Murdock Oct 05, 2017
US couple used hundreds of fake personas to steal $1.2m-worth of electronics from Amazon
The Finans allegedly stole consumer electronics including GoPro digital cameras, Microsoft Xboxes, Samsung smartwatches, and Microsoft Surface tablets from Amazon.
Jason Murdock Oct 04, 2017
Equifax hack: 2.5 million more consumers may be affected by historic breach than initially believed
Hackers stole a trove of valuable personal and financial details in the record-breaking data breach.
Hyacinth Mascarenhas Oct 03, 2017
New phishing emails claiming to be 'secure message' from private banks secretly deliver malware
The spoof emails impersonate legitimate banking institutions such as Bank of America to trick unsuspecting victims.
Hyacinth Mascarenhas Sep 29, 2017
'I will die in a year': Wanted Russian hacker and spam kingpin claims he worked for Putin's party
"If I go to the US, I will die in a year," Levashov, who is fighting extradition to the US, was quoted as saying.
Hyacinth Mascarenhas Sep 29, 2017
Whole Foods hacked: Customer payment card details stolen from in-store restaurants and taprooms
Whole Foods is the latest in a series of major US chains to have suffered a data breach.
Hyacinth Mascarenhas Sep 29, 2017
Facebook-hijacking malware that spreads fake 'likes' is on the rise, McAfee warns
Fake 'likes' can amplify content on social media and skew search results.
Jason Murdock Sep 28, 2017
The botnet army: Tracker reveals the European 'botspots' powering global cyberattacks
A total of 6.7m bots joined the global botnet in 2016, claims cybersecurity firm Symantec.
Jason Murdock Sep 27, 2017
New era for ATM heists as hackers use malware to steal from machines remotely
Physical access to ATMs is no longer needed to hijack cash, experts warn.
Jason Murdock Sep 27, 2017
ZNIU Android malware is the first to use Dirty Cow Linux exploit and has infected over 5,000 users
The malware was detected in over 40 countries and is being spread through over 1,200 malicious Android apps.
India Ashok Sep 27, 2017
Android and iOS apps used for stock trading could expose your personal data to hackers
Passwords and account details could be put at risk by weak app cybersecurity.
Jason Murdock Sep 26, 2017
Isis hackers' 'really, really bad' coding skills limit their cyber capabilities, researcher says
Although Isis often turns to social media sites for recruitment and propaganda, their poor coding skills limit potential cyberattacks.
Hyacinth Mascarenhas Sep 26, 2017
Retefe banking malware now using leaked NSA EternalBlue exploit that helped spread WannaCry
The malware has previously targeted banks in the UK, Sweden, Austria, Switzerland and Japan.
India Ashok Sep 26, 2017
'Arrogant' dark web drug dealer selling fentanyl via 'online supermarket' jailed for over 13 years
At least 76 UK drug deaths have been linked to fentanyl since December 2016.
Hyacinth Mascarenhas Sep 26, 2017
Deloitte hack: Secret client data hijacked in cyberattack that went 'unnoticed for months'
Hackers were able to access Deloitte's 'global email system' and steal secrets.
Jason Murdock Sep 25, 2017
Verizon leak: 'Confidential data' exposed after employee left database unprotected online
Leaked folders allegedly included passwords linked to internal Verison systems.
Jason Murdock Sep 25, 2017
CoinDash heist: Alleged Ethereum hacker gave back $3m sparking mystery about the heist
In July, a hacker stole $7m worth of Ethereum from CoinDash in less than 5 minutes during an ICO.
India Ashok Sep 23, 2017
Phantom Squad hackers demand ransom after threatening DDoS attacks against thousands of firms
The DDoS extortion group has sent out a massive wave of spam emails to thousands of companies across the globe.
India Ashok Sep 23, 2017
Russian hackers targeted election voting systems in 21 states in 2016 race, US government reveals
The announcement comes nearly 10 months after Election Day in November last year.
Hyacinth Mascarenhas Sep 23, 2017
Hackers are remotely locking Apple devices and demanding bitcoin payments
Apple iCloud appears has been used to force activate the 'Find My Device' option.
Jason Murdock Sep 22, 2017
Locky ransomware: Hackers launched 20 million attacks in just a day in new 'aggressive' campaign
Researchers have identified around 6,000 "fingerprints" hinting that the attacks are being automatically generated.
India Ashok Sep 22, 2017
US SEC reveals it was hacked in 2016, says leaked data likely used for insider trading
Company data from its 'Edgar' system used for 'illicit gain' through trades.
Jason Murdock Sep 21, 2017
'We are digging our own grave' – Russian Dark Web criminals on the dangers of selling ransomware
In the aftermath of WannaCry, administrators of underground cybercrime forums are now rethinking the ethics and risks of ransomware dealing.
India Ashok Sep 21, 2017
Corrupt Barclays banker helped gang launder £16m for Eastern European cybercriminals
NCA officers seized a hand-written "step-by-step guide to money laundering".
Jason Murdock Sep 20, 2017
RAMP shut down: Russian Dark Web drugs marketplace taken down by law enforcement authorities
RAMP was one of the largest underground markets, believed to be the go-to place for drugs.
India Ashok Sep 20, 2017
Red Alert 2.0: New Android banking malware that steals credentials also being rented out for $500
The malware has been developed from scratch and is targeting over 60 bank and social media apps.
India Ashok Sep 19, 2017
CCleaner software hacked to spread 'backdoor' malware to more than 2 million people
Researchers from Cisco Talos found malware was hidden for a month.
Jason Murdock Sep 18, 2017
Did China hack Holyrood? 'Senior sources' in Scottish parliament link Beijing to cyberattack
The Scottish parliament computers were targeted by 'external sources' in August 2017.
Jason Murdock Sep 18, 2017
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