Hackers September 21, 2017 Hackers use security utility to lock Macs in blackmail scheme The "Find My X" service for Apple's various devices is being co-opted by hackers to lock various systems and handsets in order to demand a Bitcoin ransom payment for their unlocking.
Cybercrime September 19, 2017 Exposed: Massive spambot exposes 711 million email addresses 'For a sense of scale, that's almost one address for every single man, woman and child in all of Europe,' according to security researcher Troy Hunt.
Security September 19, 2017 Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab a 'danger' to US security, senator warns Prominent cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab poses a danger to U.S. security, warns Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, who is pushing to prohibit the federal government from using the Moscow-based company’s products.
Security September 19, 2017 US, European energy firms targeted by shadowy cyber espionage group, experts warn Energy firms in North America and Europe are facing a new wave of cyber attacks that could wreak havoc on their operations, according to security expert Symantec.
Security September 18, 2017 Equifax data breach: Security experts weigh consumer impact The massive Equifax data breach, which could affect up to 143 million consumers in the U.S., has thrust data privacy into the spotlight once again.
Hackers September 18, 2017 Hackers could train sex robots to kill, cyber security expert warns A cyber security buff has issued a bizarre warning that sex robots could one day rise up and kill their owners if hackers can get inside their heads.
Mac August 17, 2017 Hackers can now take over the MacBook Pro Touch Bar With root access on MacOS thanks to a bug in Safari, two independent hackers have managed to take control of a MacBook Pro's Touch Bar, adding a custom message as a bit of hacker flair.
Security August 16, 2017 Petya ransomware: What you need to know Petya has affected more than 12,500 machines in Ukraine alone, and spread to another 64 countries, including Belgium, Brazil, Germany, Russia, and the US.
Security July 10, 2017 How to secure your (easily hackable) smart home As more devices and appliances with Internet capabilities enter the market, protecting those devices from hackers becomes critical.
Security July 10, 2017 Your Smart TV could be hacked a lot more easily than you might think As first reported by Ars Technica, there's a new hack whose proof of concept suggests that terrestrial radio signals could be used to take control of a large swath of Smart TV sets without having actual physical access to any one of them.
Police and Law Enforcement July 5, 2017 Arkansas sheriff's office hit by ransomware pays hackers An Arkansas sheriff's office paid hackers the equivalent of $2,400 to regain access to hijacked computer files.