Security News > 2018 > February

Android P Will Block Background Apps from Accessing Your Camera, Microphone
2018-02-26 08:48

Yes, your smartphone is spying on you. But, the real question is, should you care? We have published thousands of articles on The Hacker News, warning how any mobile app can turn your smartphone...

Microsoft Data Warrant Case in Top US Court Has Global Implications
2018-02-26 03:22

Microsoft faces off with the US government before the Supreme Court Tuesday over a warrant for data stored abroad that has important ramifications for law enforcement in the age of global...

Week in review: Hidden cybersecurity talent, the myths hampering cybersecurity maturity
2018-02-26 02:49

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news and articles: Counterfeit digital certificates for sale on underground forums Researchers have discovered that, for the last couple...

Russia Hacked Olympics Computers, Turned Blame on North Korea: Report
2018-02-25 18:45

Russian military spies hacked hundreds of computers used by Winter Olympics organizers and tried to make it look like the work of North Korea, the Washington Post reported Sunday, quoting US...

Czech President Wants Hacker 'Extradited to Russia' Not US
2018-02-24 12:38

The Czech Republic's pro-Moscow president has repeatedly lobbied for a Russian hacker held in Prague and wanted by the US to be extradited to Russia, the justice minister was quoted as saying...

Friday Squid Blogging: The Symbiotic Relationship Between the Bobtail Squid and a Particular Microbe
2018-02-23 22:20

This is the story of the Hawaiian bobtail squid and Vibrio fischeri. As usual, you can also use this squid post to talk about the security stories in the news that I haven't covered. Read my blog...

Drupal Patches Critical Bug That Leaves Platform Open to XSS Attack
2018-02-23 22:13

Drupal has patched several vulnerabilities – both moderately critical and critical – in two versions of its content management system platform.

Lessons From Recent HIPAA Settlements
2018-02-23 20:33

What are the top security lessons that covered entities and business associates should learn from the latest HIPAA settlements? Illiana Peters, a former top HIPAA enforcer, shares her insights.

ISO 27001 & cybersecurity training and qualifications: Now in New York
2018-02-23 20:15

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