Threats June 21, 2017 Report: Homeland Security's own computers vulnerable to cyber attack The Department of Homeland Security, the agency charged with protecting the federal government from cyber attacks, is itself vulnerable to such threats because its own outdated computers lack even the basic protections needed to fend off hackers, a new report shows.
Hackers June 21, 2017 Ransomware attack costs South Korean company $1M, largest payment ever Ransomware got a proverbial shot in the arm earlier this year following the WannaCry attacks and it looks as if hackers are getting more brazen with their requests as a result. Web hosting company Nayana, based in South Korea, was attacked with the Erebus ransomware on June 10. The company ultimately had to pay a fee of 397.6 Bitcoin (approximately $1 million), the largest ransomware paid ever.
Security June 19, 2017 Did the CIA hack your router? The CIA reportedly had the capability to hack into dozens of Wi-Fi router models, even if they were protected by usernames and strong passwords.
Microsoft June 15, 2017 Microsoft is worried about an 'elevated risk for destructive cyber attacks' Microsoft has made a “rare” decision to combat attacks similar to the WannaCry epidemic that struck hospitals and banks last month.
Cybercrime June 13, 2017 New strain of malware can take power stations offline Crash Override disabled part of the electrical grid in Ukraine last year, and many more power stations could be susceptible, according to security experts.
Android June 8, 2017 Malicious web ad infecting Android phones Savvy Internet users know not to click on strange links, but malvertising — malicious code hidden within otherwise innocuous advertisements — presents a more pernicious problem.
Cybercrime June 8, 2017 This new version of ransomware tests your morals Ransomware that takes on nasty new personalities may be the future.
Desktops June 1, 2017 PCs can be hacked via video subtitle files, researchers say A newly uncovered hacking technique uses malicious subtitle files to take control of a user's system, preying on popular media player software including VLC, Kodi, and Popcorn Time.
Samsung June 1, 2017 The Galaxy S8's iris scanner gets hacked by a piece of paper and a contact lens Samsung's Galaxy S8 is a fantastic Android phone by just about any measure, but if there's one area where the new flagship could use some serious work it's in the biometric department.
Hackers June 1, 2017 Hackers could start a nuclear war by taking control of Trident submarines and launching 'catastrophic' attacks, experts warn Hackers could take control of Britain’s atomic weapons and use them to start a “catastrophic” global nuclear war, tech experts have warned.
Hackers May 23, 2017 Here's how to protect your phone from hackers Kelly Rohrbach is the latest celebrity caught up in a hacking scandal, her private photos reportedly released on the heels of her upcoming film, "Baywatch."