Blu-Ray disc spreads malware
The humble Blu-ray disc has, this week, been identified as a possible source of attack as well as a viable means of government snooping.
Stephen...
SIM-ply irresistible: NSA and GCHQ accused of massive mobile hack
How secure is your phone? Most users are now mindful of risks like insecure networks, malicious apps and fraudulent emails, but according to NSA...
Microsoft targeting Asia with new cybercrime hub
Microsoft has stepped up its fight against online crime with the opening of a new global Cybercrime Satellite Centre in Singapore.
The new centre joins...
The Equation Group, hard drives and the Death Star of malware
Researchers at Kaspersky Lab have uncovered a new cyber-espionage toolset that possesses more than a passing resemblance to similar kits used by US intelligence...
Solve for “X”: Equation Group hackers leave more questions than answers
Stuxnet and Flame are two of the most well-known malware operations in the world, but according to a new report from security company Kaspersky...
Withdrawal pains: Banks lose $1 billion in new hack
How do you get money out of the bank? If you're like most people, you head to the nearest ATM or talk to a...
Hacktivism and vandalism were the main motivations for DDoS attacks last year
Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks are growing in size, frequency and complexity, according to the latest Annual Infrastructure Report from Arbor Networks.
The security...
Is ransomware the greatest highway robber of the 21st century?
The days of a Dick Turpin type of character pulling you over on the side of the road and demanding your valuables in return...
Terror in the skies? New malware clips drone wings
Are drones the answer to manned surveillance flights and retail deliveries? Both governments and companies like Amazon have been working hard to sell this...
NSA tapping into North Korea
Do you remember the recent hack of Sony Pictures Entertainment? If so, you’ll likely also recall that speculation as to who was behind the...
