Security News

The history of cyber attacks: From ancient to modern (Help Net Security)
2016-01-29 08:00

In the 1990s, your typical hacker’s approach used to be “hit-and-run”, and in many cases it was about fame and recognition. Back in those days most organizations only had a firewall implemented betwee...

Israeli Electric Authority Hit by ‘Severe Cyber Attack,’ Likely Ransomware (Threatpost)
2016-01-27 17:55

Israel’s Electric Authority was hit by what officials are calling a “severe cyber attack." Conflicting reports argue the agency was hit by ransomware.