Security News

Emergency broadcast system hack shows need for encrypted wireless communication
2018-04-11 13:13

Emergency sirens sold by Acoustic Technology use an unencrypted command and control system broadcast over the air, which allowed attackers to commandeer them.

Hacks Fifth Avenue: Crooks slurp bank cards from luxury chain Saks
2018-04-01 00:00

Bougie buyers bitten by baddies' bank-blasting bug Updated Luxury store chain Saks Fifth Avenue has confirmed it was the victim of a massive cyber-attack that could compromise millions of shoppers.…

China-Linked APT15 Used Myriad of New Tools To Hack UK Government Contractor
2018-03-13 16:16

Cyber espionage group APT15 is back, this time stealing sensitive data from a UK government contractor.

Equifax Identifies 2.4 Million More Affected by Massive Hack
2018-03-02 03:26

US credit bureau Equifax said Thursday it identified an additional 2.4 million American consumers affected by last year's massive data breach that sparked a public outcry and a congressional...

Hack In The Box announces keynote speakers for 2018 Amsterdam event
2018-02-20 18:08

Hack In The Box Security Conference (HITBSecConf) is returning to Amsterdam in April this year with more than 70 speakers who will take to stage. This year’s marks the 9th annual HITBSecConf in...

Over $100,000 Paid Out in 'Hack the Air Force 2.0'
2018-02-15 14:09

HackerOne on Thursday announced the results of a bug bounty challenge run by the U.S. Air Force on its platform. More than $100,000 were paid out for over 100 vulnerabilities reported during Hack...

Twitter Account Hacks in India Investigated
2018-02-09 14:18

Experts Analyze the Difficulties in Investigating Social Media Hack CasesThe Twitter accounts of several celebrities and politicians in India were recently hacked. Cybersecurity leaders discuss...

Flash Hack: Adobe Updates Plug-in After Zero-Day Attacks
2018-02-07 14:18

Malicious Spreadsheets With Embedded Flash Trace to North Korean AttackersA hacking team dubbed "Group 123" with apparent ties to the government of North Korea has been exploiting a zero-day...

Cryptocurrencies Fall After Hack Hits Japan's Coincheck
2018-01-26 16:55

Cryptocurrencies fell Friday after Japan-based digital exchange Coincheck suspended client deposits and withdrawals for virtual currencies except bitcoin, saying it had been hacked. read more

40,000 Potentially Impacted in OnePlus Payment System Hack
2018-01-22 18:32

Up to 40,000 OnePlus customers may have been impacted after attackers managed to compromise the company’s payment page. read more