Security News

If you downloaded one of these 5 Chrome ad blockers, you could have been hacked
2018-04-19 15:05

The ad blockers, which can take over users' browsers, were removed from the Chrome Store after being downloaded 20 million times.

iPhones, iPads Can Be Hacked via 'Trustjacking' Attack
2018-04-19 05:24

A feature that allows users to wirelessly sync their iPhones and iPads with iTunes can be abused by hackers to take control of iOS devices in what researchers call a “Trustjacking” attack. read more

Here's why 81% of security pros believe their company will be hacked this year
2018-04-17 12:30

An ISACA report has found that security budgets are increasing, but the cybersecurity skills gap remains.

Casino Gets Hacked Through Its Internet-Connected Fish Tank Thermometer
2018-04-16 10:18

Internet-connected technology, also known as the Internet of Things (IoT), is now part of daily life, with smart assistants like Siri and Alexa to cars, watches, toasters, fridges, thermostats,...

Week in review: Emergency alert systems easily hacked, the cost of GDPR compliance
2018-04-16 01:00

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news and articles: One in 10 C-level execs say GDPR will cost them over $1 million Companies are taking the new General Data Protection...

Where's my free monitoring service, One Plus? – hacked-off customers
2018-04-12 11:39

Two months since 40k punters had payment card deets nicked “We have been working with partners across the world and activated credit monitoring across a number of countries. We’re working to...

Warning: Your Windows PC Can Get Hacked by Just Visiting a Site
2018-04-10 21:48

Can you get hacked just by clicking on a malicious link or opening a website? — YES. Microsoft has just released its April month's Patch Tuesday security updates, which addresses multiple critical...

200,000 Cisco Network Switches Reportedly Hacked
2018-04-09 18:15

What Remediation Steps Should Be Taken?Over 200,000 Cisco networks switches worldwide reportedly were hacked Friday, apparently affecting critical infrastructure of large internet service...

Cisco Switches in Iran, Russia Hacked in Apparent Pro-US Attack
2018-04-09 05:36

A significant number of Cisco switches located in Iran and Russia have been hijacked in what appears to be a hacktivist campaign conducted in protest of election-related hacking. However, it’s...

Hacked Magento Sites Steal Card Data, Spread Malware
2018-04-03 15:37

Cybercriminals are targeting websites running the Magento platform to inject them with code that can steal credit card data and infect visitors with malware, Flashpoint reports. The open-source...