The number of distributed denial-of-service attacks on websites in the final quarter of 2014 was up 90 percent on the previous quarter, according to research from Akamai Technologies.
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Sky News reports that the United States military is investing heavily in new identify verification techniques that could replace passwords and biometric solutions for security.
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Security researchers have found a vulnerability inherent to a widely used component in most versions of Linux, reports Computer World.
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ESET's researchers recently encountered a piece of malware targeting the filling of the forms belonging to the Consulate of Poland. To understand why it is first necessary to have a brief look at the application process for visas.
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Around 5,300 gas stations in the United States could be vulnerable to a remote cyberattack on the automated tank gauges, causing the pumps to flag alerts or even shut down
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Tracking apps and spyware are a genuine risk, and an extremely unpleasant invasion of privacy for many. Here are our tips on how to recognize if you have a tracking app on your phone, and what to do about it.
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Android Lollipop has a number of new ways to keep your data private. So, start with these top 5 tips to keep your smartphone secure.
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There were a number of big security breaches during 2014, but which was the biggest? We count down the top 5.
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The Electronic Frontier Foundation, an American civil-liberties group, has revealed its plans to end global mass surveillance, The Inquirer reports.
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Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week? Yes, tax ID fraud is a real threat to your finances in America today. Putting your tax refund in jeopardy is just one of the impacts.
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Singer Taylor Swift has had her Twitter and Instagram accounts hacked, but laughed off claims that the hackers will release nude photographs of her.
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January 28 is Data Privacy Day, an international acknowledgment of the importance of privacy in an increasingly data-driven world. The key themes of Data Privacy Day this year are: Respecting privacy, Safeguarding data, Enabling trust.
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Marriott International has fixed an exploit in their Android app, that could expose personal details for customers of the hotel chain, highlighted by a security researcher.
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A vulnerability in Android's Wi-Fi Direct functionality has been uncovered by security researchers.
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Social Media giants Facebook, Instagram and Tinder were hit by simultaneous outages on Tuesday, which led many to suspect a coordinated cyberattack, reports City AM.
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Cybercrime was the focus of everyone’s attention at this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos.
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The website for Malaysia Airlines was taken offline, in an attack claimed to be by the Lizard Squad hacking group, according to the BBC.
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Google's Project Zero has released information on three as yet unpatched vulnerabilities in Apple's OS X operating system, reports Ars Technica.
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A study by the University of Buffalo has revealed that 'information rich phishing emails' may be more effective due to their ability to alter recipients' cognitive processes, reports Phys.org.
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A school entirely focussed on teaching cybersecurity skills has launched in the UK, reports Computer Business Review.
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NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden has claimed he doesn't use an iPhone for fear of surveillance technology in the smartphone, reports The Independent.
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Blackhat, the hacker movie directed by Michael Mann and starring Chris Hemsworth, could spread awareness of digital threats. If it is a learning opportunity, what are the lessons?
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Wearable technology and other health-related devices were big at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) earlier this month. This recorded webinar explains why these and related technologies present big challenges for data privacy and security.
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A zero day vulnerability in Flash is being actively used by cybercriminals, according to Forbes.
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Police have arrested a man who allegedly hacked into computer systems and stole unfinished versions of songs from Madonna's upcoming "Rebel Heart" album.
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The danger of public Wi-Fi spots has been exposed by a seven year old girl following a short video tutorial, reports ITV.
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Twitter has announced the release of its Digits password alternative for websites, reports ZDNet.
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A study of more than 3.3 million leaked passwords in 2014 has been released, exposing the most overused, predictable passwords.
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Starting a few days ago, we began receiving multiple reports of malware-spreading campaigns in various countries mostly in Latin America and Eastern Europe.
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The Syrian Electronic Army strikes again. Are you using two-factor authentication? You should be.
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Facebook has announced plans to crack down on spam and hoaxes in the newsfeed, with a note highlighting 'false information' when enough people flag the link as a hoax.
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A survey by Visa Europe has found that the majority of those aged 16 to 24 would feel extremely comfortable with biometric security measures.
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More than 1,800 Minecraft login details have been leaked online, German news site Heise.de has revealed.
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A security researcher describes how malware could infect your Mac's boot ROM, and spy on your activities, with little chance of you ever realising.
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Cybercrime: there's too much of it, and we need to do more to deter it. With the President of the United States now making frequent references to "doing more about cybercrime" now is a good time to look at what steps must be taken.
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Cybersecurity and cybercrime are a hot political topic in America these days, but a history of ignoring warning signs suggests a lack of commitment to acting on the rhetoric.
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The World Economic Forum's annual Global Risks report has highlighted risks inherent with Internet of Things style connected devices.
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Bluetooth dongles provided to drivers by insurance companies to track driving habits are poorly secured, and could be hacked to hijack cars, reports The Register.
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Australian travel insurance company Aussie Travel Cover has been breached in a hack that has seen 'hundreds of thousands' of travel records stolen, reports Yahoo News Australia.
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With Christmas fast becoming a distant memory and the January blues setting in, thousands of us are turning our eyes to booking a holiday abroad. But the recent hacks at United and American Airlines show that hackers see the travel industry as fertile territory.
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A recent report from Piper Jaffray found that 75% of companies expected to increase their IT security spending in 2015, following a year of high-profile hacks and data breaches in 2014.
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Lizard Squad failed to encrypt its database of LizardStresser's registered users - storing details of their usernames and passwords in plaintext. A schoolboy error if ever I heard one.
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Follow these simple steps to make sure your Adobe flash player is up to date and to avoid any potential cyber attacks.
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Instagram has many settings to make sure your photos are kept safe and secure. Start with these top five tips/
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Delegates were left red-faced after connecting to an open Wi-Fi network set up to protest mass digital surveillance.
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Park 'N Fly and OneStopParking are the latest companies to reveal data breaches, potentially exposing the card details of customers who used either service
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President Barack Obama intends to persuade Congress to increase the sentence for hackers, as well as widen the definition of what hacking means, according to Ars Technica.
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A 'widespread' malicious advertising campaign that sent web browsers to immitation websites has been stopped by Google
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Don't repeat the mistakes of the past, and be prepared.
Especially if you've only just got rid of all the Windows XP computers in your company.
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Many of Corel's photo, video and media editing programs contain DLL hijacking vulnerabilities, a security researcher has discovered.
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