Security News

WhatsApp sues spyware maker for allegedly hacking phones worldwide
2019-10-31 12:32

WhatsApp has publicly attributed the attack on its users in May 2019 to the Israeli spyware makers, NSO Group.

Facebook launches $2m suit against alleged phishing, hacking sites
2019-10-30 11:33

Facebook is using trademark law to target the operators of sites that imitate or target Facebook and Instagram sites.

WhatsApp slaps app hacker chaps on the rack for booby-trapped chat: NSO Group accused of illegal hacking by Facebook
2019-10-29 21:51

Spyware used unlawfully against 1,400 targets, including human-rights bods, it is claimed Facebook and its WhatsApp subsidiary on Tuesday sued NSO Group, and affiliated corporate entity Q Cyber...

Facebook Sues Israeli NSO Spyware Firm For Hacking WhatsApp Users
2019-10-29 21:18

Finally, for the very first time, an encrypted messaging service provider is taking legal action against a private entity that has carried out malicious attacks against its users. Facebook filed a...

Pwn2Own Expands Into Industrial Control Systems Hacking
2019-10-28 18:12

White-hat hackers will now have the chance to win $20,000 for sniffing out remote code-execution flaws in industrial control systems.

Analysis: Russian Hackers Hijack Iranian Hacking Tools
2019-10-25 12:04

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report analyzes how the Russian hacking group Turla has been co-opting Iranian hacking tools. Plus: Avast's CCleaner hit by second attack; sizing up draft...

Texas Man Gets 145 Months in Prison for Hacking LA Superior Court
2019-10-23 16:49

A Texas man found guilty of hacking into the Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) computer system and abusing it to send phishing emails was sentenced to federal prison this week. read more

12-Year Prison Term for Hacking LA Court System
2019-10-23 14:18

Texas Resident Convicted of Hijacking Court Computers to Send Millions of Phishing EmailsA Texas resident has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for hacking into the Los Angeles Superior...

Iran? More like Ivan: Brit and US spies say they can see through Turla hacking group's facade
2019-10-21 10:06

Russian-backed cell's Middle East campaign pretended to be of a Persian persuasion British and US spies have blamed Russian hacker group Turla for masquerading as Iranian hackers to launch recent...

Hacking Back? BriansClub Dark Web Attack a Boon for Banks
2019-10-17 17:28

The theft of 26 million card records from an underground site offers valuable intel for banks.