BitTorrent critical flaw allows hackers to remotely control users' computers
The critical vulnerability in the popular Transmission BitTorrent app was exposed by Google Project Zero researchers.
India Ashok Jan 16, 2018
OnePlus website hacked? Firm confirms investigation amid card fraud complaints
Chinese smartphone manufacturer OnePlus has launched an investigation after a number of customers who used its website to purchase products complained of attempted fraud.
Jason Murdock Jan 15, 2018
Hospital sent offline as hackers infect systems with ransomware, demand payment
A US hospital has been forced to shut down its computer systems for days after criminal hackers infected its network with file-locking ransomware and demanded payment.
Jason Murdock Jan 15, 2018
New Zealand Football website hacked with fake news of CEO Andy Martin's resignation
The fake article appeared on the All Whites' official website claiming his resignation was effective immediately.
Hyacinth Mascarenhas Jan 13, 2018
First Android malware written in Kotlin found posing as Swift Cleaner app and stealing user data
The data-stealing malware is also capable of performing click ad frauds, remote command execution, sending SMS and more.
India Ashok Jan 12, 2018
What is FakeBank? New banking malware can intercept SMS messages to steal sensitive data and funds
The malicious banking malware has been spotted targeting users in Russia and other Russian-speaking countries.
Hyacinth Mascarenhas Jan 11, 2018
Watch out for this Netflix phishing scam that will steal your credit card details
Netflix users are being warned to avoid clicking on suspicious email links after a phishing scam was uncovered that security experts say is designed to steal credit card details.
Jason Murdock Jan 10, 2018
Russia-linked Turla hackers using Adobe Flash update to drop malware, steal data from embassies
The group has been using this attack technique in campaigns since at least July 2016, ESET researchers said.
Hyacinth Mascarenhas Jan 10, 2018
Twitter promotes 'get verified' phishing scam that actually steals your account, credit card details
Although Twitter is no stranger to phishing scams, the latest incident does highlight serious flaws in Twitter's ad approval system.
Hyacinth Mascarenhas Jan 09, 2018
Diving into the depths of the Dark Web
Code signing certificates can be bought for under £1000 each, offering a back door into your system.
Craig Stewart Jan 06, 2018
Hackers target Ukrainian software company to spread the notorious Zeus banking trojan
Since the source code for version 2.0.8.9 of the ZeuS trojan was leaked in 2011, other threat actors have taken inspiration from the malicious code.
Hyacinth Mascarenhas Jan 06, 2018
Forever 21 hack: Customers' payment card details left exposed to hackers throughout most of 2017
Forever 21 has over 815 stores in 57 countries including the US, UK, Australia, China, India, Germany, Japan and Latin America.
Hyacinth Mascarenhas Dec 30, 2017
Exmo hack: UK Bitcoin exchange hit with DDoS attack days after lead analyst was kidnapped
UK-based Bitcoin exchange Exmo, took to Twitter to inform its users about having suffered a DDoS attack just days after one of its employees was kidnapped.
India Ashok Dec 30, 2017
Why was John McAfee's Twitter account hacked? Cyber guru says hackers with a grudge targeted him
McAfee claims his Twitter account was used by unknown hackers to promote little-known cryptocurrencies.
India Ashok Dec 29, 2017
Hackers can remotely hijack thousands of Sonos and Bose speakers to play mysterious ghostly sounds
"While these devices are never supposed to be exposed on the internet, we have shown that they can and will find their way directly on the internet," Trend Micro said.
Hyacinth Mascarenhas Dec 28, 2017
Does Russia have backdoor access to the FBI? Americans' biometric data feared at risk of being hacked
The FBI reportedly purchased biometric data from a French firm, which contains code created by a Russian company with close ties to the Kremlin.
India Ashok Dec 27, 2017
How not to get hired: Man threatens to hack company unless firm fires female employee and hires him
28-year-old Todd Michael Gori was sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for threatening cyberattacks against a company.
India Ashok Dec 25, 2017
What is Digmine? New malware is infecting Facebook Messenger users to secretly mine Monero
The malware installs a Monero miner and a malicious Chrome extension, which helps it spread to other victims.
India Ashok Dec 25, 2017
Satori botnet: Hacker 'Nexus Zeta' found exploiting a Huawei zero-day flaw to spread Mirai variant
Security experts said that they detected a barrage of attacks exploiting the zero-day flaw, with the U.S., Italy, Germany and Egypt being hit the hardest.
India Ashok Dec 23, 2017
Nissan data breach: Over 1 million customers' sensitive data feared stolen by hackers
The breach impacts Nissan's Canadian customers and may have involved hackers stealing extensive personal information.
India Ashok Dec 23, 2017
Chinese hackers targeted think tanks and NGO's researching its economy, defence and more
Experts believe that the hackers were likely employed by a private company that was contracted by the Chinese military.
India Ashok Dec 22, 2017
Hackers leak WWE star Paige's private and explicit videos and vow to release more again soon
The WWE wrestler's private WhatsApp conversations and nude photos were also leaked by hackers just last month.
Staff Reporter Dec 22, 2017
EtherDelta hack: Cryptocurrency exchange hijacked by hackers, over $200,000 worth of Ethereum stolen
The hackers allegedly spoofed the website's domain and customers who unknowingly visited the fake site reportedly had their funds stolen.
India Ashok Dec 22, 2017
Men are more likely to use 'password' as their password while women prefer their lover's name
Despite "password" constantly topping surveys as the riskiest password one could use, men seem to have a strong preference for this unsecure option, a new survey found.
Hyacinth Mascarenhas Dec 21, 2017
Five arrested in Romania for spreading notorious CTB Locker and Cerber ransomware in US, Europe
"This case illustrates the Crime-as-a-Service (CaaS) model, as the services were offered to any criminal online," Europol said.
Hyacinth Mascarenhas Dec 21, 2017
A guide to 'cryptojacking': How your computer could be making bitcoins for hackers
Some sites have found a new way to make money from you: using your computer to generate virtual currencies.
Bill Buchanan OBE Dec 20, 2017
What is AnubisSpy? New Android malware steals, spies and self-destructs to hide its tracks
Security experts have linked the malware to the Sphinx cyberespionage campaign, which saw APT-C-15 hacker group target PC users in the Middle East.
India Ashok Dec 20, 2017
Notorious Lizard Squad and PoodleCorp co-founder pleads guilty to running hacking-for-hire service
Zachary Buchta admitted to running a phone-bombing scheme that let customers pay to target someone with relentless, harassing phone calls.
Hyacinth Mascarenhas Dec 20, 2017
Youbit hack: Bitcoin exchange forced to shut down after suffering second attack in 8 months
The South Korean Bitcoin exchange was first hacked in April, which saw hackers steal nearly 4,000 Bitcoins, now worth over $70m.
India Ashok Dec 20, 2017
UK hacker linked to cyberattacks on Netflix, Pornhub and Amazon avoids jail time
A 19-year-old computer hacker from the UK has avoided a jail sentence after admitting to launching a series of cyberattacks on high-profile firms including BT, O2 and Amazon.
Jason Murdock Dec 19, 2017
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