Security News

A Deep Dive on the Recent Widespread DNS Hijacking Attacks
2019-02-18 13:51

The U.S. government — along with a number of leading security companies — recently warned about a series of highly complex and widespread attacks that allowed suspected Iranian hackers to siphon...

OkCupid account hijackings highlight website account management issues
2019-02-12 09:27

Users of popular dating site OkCupid have been complaining of hackers taking over their account, locking them out by changing the associated email address and password, and using information...

First Android Clipboard Hijacking Crypto Malware Found on Google Play Store
2019-02-11 11:18

A security researcher has discovered yet another cryptocurrency-stealing malware on the official Google Play Store that was designed to secretly steal bitcoin and cryptocurrency from unwitting...

US gov declares emergency after wave of domain hijacking attacks
2019-01-25 10:54

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued an emergency directive tightening DNS security after a recent wave of domain hijacking attacks targeting government websites.

U.S. Gov Issues Urgent Warning of DNS Hijacking Attacks
2019-01-23 15:06

An emergency directive from the Department of Homeland Security provides "required actions" for U.S. government agencies to prevent widespread DNS hijacking attacks.

DHS Issues More Urgent Warning on DNS Hijacking
2019-01-23 13:48

Government Agencies Should Audit DNS Settings Within 10 DaysThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security says executive branch agencies are being targeted by attacks aimed at modifying Domain Name...

DHS Warns Federal Agencies of DNS Hijacking Attacks
2019-01-23 09:48

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Tuesday issued an emergency directive instructing federal agencies to prevent and respond to DNS hijacking attacks. read more

Build the wall... around your DNS settings, US govt IT staff urged by Homeland Security amid domain hijackings
2019-01-23 04:05

Anyone still at their posts, please stop these address takeovers... please, helloo? Anyone there? America's Homeland Security has urged US government departments and federal agencies to shore up...

‘Unprecedented’ DNS Hijacking Attacks Linked to Iran
2019-01-10 16:05

The attacks, targeting several countries to redirect traffic and harvest credentials, have been linked to Iran.