International arrests over 'criminal' crypto exchange
The owner of China-based cryptocurrency exchange Bitzlato was arrested in Miami on Wednesday, along with five associates in Europe
US firm accuses China of using bot accounts to drown out news about protests
A US cybersecurity firm has claimed that the Chinese government tried to flood social media with spam content.
New York couple accused of laundering $4.5 billion in crypto still in plea talks
A New York couple accused of laundering $4.5 billion in cryptocurrency tied to the 2016 hack of digital currency exchange Bitfinex are still negotiating a possible plea deal while reviewing more than 1.1 gigabytes of evidence in the case, prosecutors said.
Cybersecurity experts warn user credentials are more vulnerable now than in 2018
To date, reports show that over 15 billion user credentials sourced from more than 100,000 security breaches are now being distributed online.
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Cryptocurrency analysts estimate over $24m in bitcoin was stolen by scammers this year
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Google cracking down on coronavirus online scams with help of nonprofit collaboration
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Bitcoin scam uses Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's names to lure prospective investors
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Russian spy softwares use Iranian hacking tools to attack 35 countries
A joint report by the US National Security Agency and UK's National Cyber Security Centre highlights the issue.
Hackers who infiltrated Microsoft Outlook also stole cryptocurrency from users
Earlier in April, cybercriminals hacked into Microsoft Outlook emails. The hackers reportedly also stole from victims' cryptocurrency accounts.
Russian hackers used 'top secret' US documents to target EU embassies
European embassies in Nepal, Kenya, Guyana, Italy, Lebanon, Liberia and Bermuda were targeted by the attackers.
War of the digital worlds: A day in the life of a threat intelligence analyst
If a company or individual is powerful, they are vulnerable to a dangerous cyber attack, and that's where we come in.
Why do 99% of cybercrime fraudsters escape justice in the UK?
Some online frauds are so simple to execute it questions why criminals would even consider robbing a bank.
Identity 101: Why two-factor authentication is not enough
Keith Graham, Chief Technology Officer, SecureAuth, examines some attacks which exploit today's trade-off for easy user experience.
Businesses hold the key to closing the cyber security perception gap
The Internet has transformed the way we live our lives and run our businesses. But with it has come a new, and fast-growing, type of crime.
What is Triada? Data-stealing malware infects over 40 Android models' firmware while manufacturing
Security researchers uncovered that the malware infects Android models during manufacturing so users receive already infected phones from the box.
GitHub was hit by a massive 1.35 Tbps DDoS attack – the most powerful ever recorded
The attack on GitHub, which lasted less than an hour, reportedly exploited memcached servers instead of bots.
The cyber security issues threatening SMEs today
Many SMEs are at risk believing they are too small to face cyber attacks.
GandCrab ransomware: How to decrypt and recover your data without paying ransom
First detected in January, GandCrab has been deemed one of the most aggressive forms of ransomware this year.
Hackers serve up double cryptocurrency miners by exploiting an Oracle server vulnerability
The malware has been designed to make the infected system really slow and also shut down any other malware already in the system.
British teen who tried to hack CIA chief finds 'critical' T-Mobile flaw exposing customer accounts
In 2015 and 2016, the then 15-year-old Kane Gamble attempted to hack the computers of several senior US government officials.
North Korean Reaper rises, Tesla cryptojacking and fake Facebook profiles: The week in cybersecurity
From North Korean hacking groups to a JPMorgan Chase "technical" glitch affecting multiple online banking customers, here are the top cyber-related news stories of the week.
What is Tempting Cedar? Hackers using fake Facebook profiles to spread Android spyware
The spyware steals victims' photos, contacts, call logs and can also spy on conversations when the infected device is within range.
Hackers using fake Swift emails to deploy Adwind RAT, steal bank credentials in new phishing scam
The seemingly secure document, however, actually contains the Adwind malware that is capable of exfiltrating data from the infected computer.
IRS scam: Cybercrooks target taxpayers with fake refunds, debt collection threats in new brazen scheme
Authorities said thousands have already fallen victim to the scheme described as a "new twist on an old scam".
Russia's central bank: Hackers stole $6m from local bank in 'classic scheme' abusing Swift network
Hackers have targeted a slew of banks worldwide in recent years to gain illegal access to the Swift network and initiate fraudulent money transfers.
Russian hackers who committed one of the largest data breaches in history jailed in US
For their roles in what US prosecutors have called "one of the largest" known cybercrime schemes, two Russian nationals were handed lengthy prison terms this week.
What is CoinHoarder? Bitcoin-stealing gang nets 'over $50m' by exploiting Google ads
Since 2015, a bitcoin-stealing cybercrime gang has been launching phishing attacks exploiting Google's own advertising network to pilfer more than $50m worth of cryptocurrency.
The banking industry is having a Meltdown over Spectre
Rusty Carter, VP of Product Management at Arxan Technologies talks about Meltdown and Spectre.
Employees, not technology, are your business's first defence against cyber attack
Suzanne McAndrew, Managing Director, Talent & Rewards, Willis Towers Watson says just 18% of breaches driven directly by external threats.
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