Cybercrime

As cryptocurrency continues to grow exponentially in popularity and value, this isn't the first time hackers have targeted a digital currency platform

Hyacinth Mascarenhas Dec 07, 2017

Europol, the FBI and other European law enforcement authorities recently took down the massive Andromeda malware botnet that has been active since 2011.

Hyacinth Mascarenhas Dec 06, 2017

Satori can also exploit a recently discovered zero-day flaw, which the botnet has already used to infect two widely-used home routers.

India Ashok Dec 06, 2017

The malware called "Troubleshooter" infects a targeted device and displays the infamous, nerve-rattling BSOD to unsuspecting users.

Hyacinth Mascarenhas Dec 05, 2017

Konrads Voits used classic phishing, social engineering techniques and malware to carry out the attack over several months.

Hyacinth Mascarenhas Dec 05, 2017

Over the past six months, the Andromeda botnet has been detected or blocked on an average of nearly 1.1 million machines a month.

Hyacinth Mascarenhas Dec 05, 2017

Leakbase took to Twitter to deny any links to dark web market Hansa, which reports claimed was used by the service's new owners for drugs deals.

India Ashok Dec 05, 2017

The new system lures hackers into an alternate reality where they are fooled into believing the attack is a success, while their methods and tools are analysed.

India Ashok Dec 04, 2017

"The security of TIO's systems and the protection of TIO's customers are our highest priorities," PayPal said.

Hyacinth Mascarenhas Dec 04, 2017

He is already serving a 27-year sentence for a massive computer hacking and credit card fraud scheme targeting US businesses that resulted in nearly $170m in damages.

Hyacinth Mascarenhas Dec 02, 2017

Clarksons confirmed the hack, adding that hackers managed to access its systems by using a compromised user account.

India Ashok Nov 30, 2017

"The public will want to know how there could be this catastrophic breach of personal data security," London Mayor Sadiq Khan said.

Hyacinth Mascarenhas Nov 30, 2017

Some of the most popular cryptocurrency apps on Google Play, the official Android marketplace, have severe security issues that could leave online currency open to hacking.

Jason Murdock Nov 29, 2017

Google said that the backdoor spyware, which was found in several Play Store apps, affected around 1,300 devices.

India Ashok Nov 29, 2017

Researchers at Fortinet said threat actors have been using the CVE-2017-11882 exploit which has been active for nearly a decade.

Hyacinth Mascarenhas Nov 29, 2017

Karim Baratov admitted to hacking more than 11,000 email accounts in total for both the FSB and customers between 2010 until his arrest in March 2017.

Hyacinth Mascarenhas Nov 29, 2017

Eugene Kaspersky believes that recent bad press around his cybersecurity company is the result of a co-ordinated campaign by US politicians, law enforcement and media.

Jason Murdock Nov 29, 2017

Web domains peddling fakes shut down In massive operation against online piracy. Online criminals use web to peddle fake electronics, drugs and clothing.

Jason Murdock Nov 28, 2017

US authorities linked Boyusec to an elite cyberespionage group APT3, which is believed to have ties to China's spy agency.

India Ashok Nov 28, 2017

"From an identity thief's perspective, it seems like the only question missing from this list is, 'What was the name of your first pet?'," security expert Brian Krebs said.

Hyacinth Mascarenhas Nov 28, 2017

The company said it discovered "unauthorised computer code" added to the software that operates the checkout page on its website.

Hyacinth Mascarenhas Nov 28, 2017

One of the biggest computer botnets in the world – known as Necurs – recently hosted a massive spam campaign which spewed out more than 12.5 million emails containing ransomware.

Jason Murdock Nov 27, 2017

Prince Philip and Prince Charles - both of whom are honorary club members - were not affected by the theft that was discovered on 16 November.

Hyacinth Mascarenhas Nov 27, 2017

Fancy Bear is widely believed to have orchestrated the cyberattacks against the Democratic National Party during the 2016 presidential election.

Hyacinth Mascarenhas Nov 27, 2017

From the Uber hack to the rise of commercial spyware applications on Android: These are the biggest cybersecurity and hacking stories of the week from IBTimes UK's tech team.

Jason Murdock Nov 25, 2017

The details of how the hack occurred still remains a mystery as investigations into the incident are temporary stalled due to Thanksgiving holiday.

India Ashok Nov 25, 2017

The company confirmed the breach a day later and published a public disclosure notifying users of the intrusion.

Hyacinth Mascarenhas Nov 25, 2017

With the cacophony of deals this holiday season, shoppers need to be extra careful and be wary of the risks when making purchases.

Hyacinth Mascarenhas Nov 24, 2017

Hackers have begun sending potential Uber users phishing emails, specifically tailored to trick them into divulging account passwords.

India Ashok Nov 24, 2017

"We expect this technique to be rehashed, broadened, and repurposed for other cyberattacks," Trend Micro researchers said.

Hyacinth Mascarenhas Nov 23, 2017