Security News

IBM Highlights Growth in Cryptocurrency-Based Cyberattacks
2018-04-06 14:51

Leading the latest edition of the ISMG Security Report: Assessing cryptocurrencies' role in the latest ransomware and malware attacks. Plus: Facebook's revised estimate on account details accessed...

Several U.S. Gas Pipeline Firms Affected by Cyberattack
2018-04-04 05:47

Several natural gas pipeline operators in the United States have been affected by a cyberattack that hit a third-party communications system, but the incident does not appear to have impacted...

Prague Extradites Russian Hacker to US for Alleged Cyberattacks
2018-03-30 15:06

The Czech Republic on Friday said it had extradited a Russian hacker to the United States where he is wanted for alleged cyberattacks on social networks. Yevgeni Nikulin, who is also sought by his...

New North Korea-linked Cyberattacks Target Financial Institutions
2018-03-09 17:22

New North Korean Hidden Cobra / Lazarus Campaign Targets Financial Institutions in Turkey Hidden Cobra, also known as the Lazarus Group from North Korea, is now targeting the Turkish financial...

How can IoT stakeholders mitigate the risk of life-threatening cyberattacks?
2018-03-07 12:45

With an estimated 20 billion Internet-connected devices set to appear in our homes and offices by the end of the decade, future cyberattacks will dwarf what we’ve seen to date. These connected...

Cyberattack 'Ongoing' Against German Government Network
2018-03-01 17:52

The German government's IT network is under an "ongoing" cyberattack", the parliamentary committee on intelligence affairs said Thursday, without confirming a media report that Russian hackers...

Singapore Invites Cyberattacks to Strengthen Defenses
2018-02-22 11:15

Hundreds of hackers have targeted Singapore's defence ministry –- but the attacks were at the government's invitation in an unusual attempt to strengthen cybersecurity. read more

‘Olympic Destroyer’ Malware Behind Winter Olympics Cyberattack, Researchers Say
2018-02-12 22:53

The malware's sole purpose was to take down systems, not steal data, Cisco Talos researchers say.

Insights from 700M thwarted cyberattacks show how the fight against cybercrime has intensified
2018-01-17 13:30

2017 was a record-setting year in the fight against cybercrime. Based on analysis of real world cybercrime attacks, ThreatMetrix confirmed a 100 percent increase in volume of attacks over the last...

White House Blames North Korea for Cyberattack
2017-12-19 18:07

The White House on Tuesday publicly accused North Korea of launching a massive cyberattack that hit 150 countries last May -- hobbling networks from Britain's public health system to FedEx. read more