Security News

6 tips to prevent ransomware attacks (Help Net Security)
2016-06-27 13:15

Hospital extortions, ransomware for Macs, and more – 2016 appears to be the year of ransomware. This malicious software allows attackers to access your computer, encrypt sensitive data and demand...

IRS Shuts Down e-File PIN Tool After More Attacks (SecurityWeek)
2016-06-27 12:28

IRS dumps e-filing PIN security early - after yet more automated attacks (ZDNet)
2016-06-27 10:43

NASCAR team red-flagged by ransomware attack (The Register)
2016-06-24 23:27

Selfrando Technique Mitigates Attacks Unmasking Tor Users (Threatpost)
2016-06-24 16:00

A team of academics and researchers has developed a technique called selfrando that it says can defend against attacks that unmask users of the Tor Network.

Crypto-ransomware attacks hit over 700,000 users in one year (Help Net Security)
2016-06-24 13:15

Kaspersky Lab found a drastic increase in encryption ransomware attacks, with 718,536 users hit between April 2015 and March 2016. This is an increase of 5.5 times compared to the same period in...

Malwarebytes Puts NASCAR Team Back In The Driver's Seat After A Ransomware Attack (Forbes)
2016-06-24 12:27

Carbonite Triggers Password Reset for 1.5M Customers After Reuse Attack (Threatpost)
2016-06-23 15:08

Online backup firm Carbonite is forcing all of its 1.5 million users to change their passwords after reporting it was targeted in a password reuse attack.

Clinton allegedly hacked again, and documents leaked from DNC attack (TechRepublic)
2016-06-22 14:12

ICS Security Not Improving, Despite More Attacks (SecurityWeek)
2016-06-22 13:42