Security December 11, 2017 German intelligence warns of increased Chinese cyberspying The head of Germany's domestic intelligence agency warned Sunday that China allegedly is using social networks to try to cultivate lawmakers and other officials as sources.
Security December 6, 2017 Scary ransomware attacks famous North Carolina county A ransomware attack has forced the shutdown of a host of IT systems at Mecklenburg County.
Hackers December 4, 2017 Incredible Netflix hack transforms your favorite movies and shows Everyone loves a good life hack, especially when they are to do with Netflix.
2017 Year in Review December 1, 2017 iPhone X, Bitcoin, WannaCry and more: Biggest tech stories of 2017 As in previous years, 2017 was a huge year across the technology landscape. New products were announced, backlash against the tech sector became more pronounced than it has been in years and concerns about how technology is being used for nefarious reasons popped up seemingly daily.
Security November 30, 2017 Shipping giant hit by cyberattack, refuses to pay hackers' ransom U.K. shipping giant Clarkson has fallen victim to a cyberattack, but has vowed not to pay a ransom to the hackers.
Yahoo November 28, 2017 Canadian 'hacker-for-hire' pleads guilty in Yahoo breach A Canadian man pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges stemming from a massive breach at Yahoo that authorities say was directed by two Russian intelligence agents and affected at least a half billion user accounts.
Hackers November 24, 2017 Hackers putting porn on ISIS propaganda sites, report says A group of Iraqi computer hackers have launched a cyberoperation against the ISIS terror group by slipping pornographic images into its official communication channels, according to a report published this week.
Security November 22, 2017 Uber slammed by security experts over data breach that exposed data on 57 million customers Security experts have slammed Uber over its handling of a data breach that exposed the data of 57 million customers.
Security November 21, 2017 Hacker targets Sacramento Regional Transit, deletes 30 million files in ransomware attack A hacker hit Sacramento Regional Transit over the weekend, deleting about 30 million files in a ransomware attack.
Hackers November 21, 2017 Iran-based hacker charged with trying to extort HBO NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. prosecutors say a member of an Iran-based hacking group tried to extort HBO out of $6 million in digital currency by stealing unaired episodes and scripts of hit shows like "Game of Thrones."
isis November 17, 2017 Cause for concern? Pro-ISIS hacking group targets 800 US school websites The latest target of pro-ISIS hackers is none other than 800 school websites across the United States.