Security News

Hacktivists, Tech Giants Protest Georgia’s ‘Hack-Back’ Bill
2018-05-02 20:13

Google, Microsoft, security researchers and hacking groups have lined up to protest the bill, which would criminalize unauthorized computer access.

Failbreak: Bloke gets seven years in the clink for trying to hack his friend out of jail
2018-04-30 19:06

Michigan man caught poking around in county IT systems A 27-year-old man from Michigan will be spending seven years and three months behind bars after trying to hack the US state's IT systems to...

$35 Million Penalty for Not Telling Investors of Yahoo Hack
2018-04-25 02:28

US securities regulators on Tuesday announced that Altaba will pay a $35 million penalty for not telling them hackers had stolen Yahoo's "crown jewels." read more

British head of Crackas With Attitude gets two years for CIA hack
2018-04-20 19:21

Kane Gamble gambles and loses on hacking skills The British teenager who was sufficiently talented and stupid to target the head of the CIA has been given a two-year jail sentence.…

Myth vs. Reality: Critical infrastructure hacks
2018-04-17 12:23

To disrupt elections hackers are likely to target critical infrastructure like transportation, energy, and communication systems, says CloudPassage CTO Carson Sweet.

US, Britain Warn of Russian Campaign to Hack Networks
2018-04-16 23:32

Russian government-sponsored hackers are compromising the key hardware of government and business computer networks like routers and firewalls, giving them virtual control of data flows, Britain...

25 Million U.S. Individuals Impacted by 2016 Uber Hack
2018-04-13 13:09

The 2016 data breach that Uber made public in November 2017 impacted over 25 million riders and drivers in the United States, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reveals. read more

How SMBs can protect themselves from hacks and data breaches
2018-04-13 11:16

Identity Guard SVP Jerry Thompson shares cybersecurity tips for budget-constrained startups and SMBs.

When Identity Thieves Hack Your Accountant
2018-04-11 18:11

The Internal Revenue Service has been urging tax preparation firms to step up their cybersecurity efforts this year, warning that identity thieves and hackers increasingly are targeting certified...

Considering The Complexities of Hack Back Laws
2018-04-11 15:53

Are the ‘Hack Back’ Laws Being Proposed by Congress a Good Idea? read more