Security News

Google Shares Data on State-Sponsored Hacking Attempts
2019-11-27 14:38

Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) this week shared some data on government-backed hacking and disinformation attempts targteting its customers. read more

Election Hacking: What You Need to Know
2019-11-26 21:33

Election hacking is not just a US issue; it's a hot topic for every global democracy. And Joseph Carson of Thycotic is concerned that too many people are focused on the wrong elements of this...

Lithuanian Extradited to U.S. Over Hacking, Fraud Charges
2019-11-22 14:59

A Lithuanian man extradited to the United States this week has been charged with hacking U.S.-based computers and stealing from online bank accounts and securities brokerage accounts. read more

Google offers up to $1.5 million bounty for remotely hacking Titan M chip
2019-11-22 04:52

With its latest announcement to increase bug bounty rewards for finding and reporting critical vulnerabilities in the Android operating system, Google yesterday set up a new challenging level for...

First Cypriot to Be Extradited to US, on Hacking Charges
2019-11-18 16:41

A 20-year-old Cypriot wanted for hacking offences in the United States is set to be the country's first citizen to be extradited there, his lawyer said Monday. The FBI accuses Joshua Epifaniou of...

The Dark Web's Automobile Hacking Forums
2019-11-14 13:48

There are robust and detailed discussions in cybercriminal forums on how to attack modern vehicles, seeking clandestine methods to steal cars, says Etan Maor of IntSights. Luckily, hackers aren't...

Back-2-school hacking: Kaspersky blames pesky script kiddies for rash of DDoS cyber hooliganism
2019-11-11 17:51

Educational institutions main target during September spike Kasperksy researchers have blamed pesky schoolkids for the big September spike in denial-of-service attacks.…

What do you get when you allegedly mix Wireshark, a gumshoe child molester, and a court PC? A judge facing hacking charges
2019-11-08 00:27

Beak denies wrongdoing in baffling malware probe case A judge in the US state of Georgia is facing hacking charges after she allegedly hired private investigators to look into what she believed...

Bug Hunters Earn $195,000 for Hacking TVs, Routers, Phones at Pwn2Own
2019-11-06 16:51

White hat hackers have earned a total of $195,000 for demonstrating vulnerabilities in TVs, routers and smartphones on the first day of the Pwn2Own Tokyo 2019 contest taking place these days...

Leeds IT bloke pleads guilty to hacking Jet2 CEO's email account
2019-11-06 14:07

27-year-old 'fessed up to 8 offences Exclusive A man has pleaded guilty to hacking low-cost airline Jet2, including an attempt to compromise the CEO's email account.…