Security News

Privacy Advocates Say Kelsey Smith Act Gives Police Too Much Power
2018-07-19 11:00

This bill making its way through Congress would allow law enforcement to more easily uncover location data for cell phones from mobile carriers in an emergency.

Tor-linked nonprofit raided by police
2018-07-05 10:28

They were after the authors behind a blog calling for violent protests but didn't even bother with the authors' email provider.

Supreme Court: Police Need Warrant for Mobile Location Data
2018-06-22 20:30

The U.S. Supreme Court today ruled that the government needs to obtain a court-ordered warrant to gather location data on mobile device users. The decision is a major development for privacy...

Apple Steps Up Encryption to Thwart Police Cracking of iPhones
2018-06-13 22:34

Apple said Wednesday it was strengthening encryption on its iPhones to thwart police efforts to unlock handsets without legitimate authorization. The move by Apple, the latest in an ongoing clash...

Scammers ahoy! International police operation harpoons 74 email whaling suspects
2018-06-11 19:56

Major win against business email compromise losses Police have carried out a worldwide wave of arrests that have seen 74 people detained and over $16m in purloined funds seized by suspected...

What got breached this week? Ticket portals, DNA sites, and Atlanta's police cameras
2018-06-09 11:01

Also, Apple tightens up its certificate requirements Roundup This week brought new charges for Marcus Hutchins, a novel way to sneak malware into archives, and shady hotspots for World Cup fans.…

Atlanta ransomware attack destroyed years of police dashcam video
2018-06-08 11:17

Loss of dashcam footage could compromise investigations, including those concerned with driving under the influence (DUI) cases.

Russian Police Arrest Man Involved in Android Banking Trojan Scheme
2018-05-25 12:30

Law enforcement authorities in Russia have arrested an unnamed 32-year-old man who is believed to be part of a cybercrime ring that made up to $8,000 per day using Android banking Trojans. read more

London's Met Police: We won't use facial recognition at Notting Hill Carnival
2018-05-24 09:08

But cops' trial of controversial tech will continue London cops will not use controversial and inaccurate facial recognition technology at this year's Notting Hill Carnival – in a departure from...

Police Bust Suspected Fraudsters in Romania and Spain
2018-05-23 17:18

Crime Ring Allegedly Sold Counterfeit Products and Services via Amazon, AirbnbFollowing 33 arrests, police in Europe say they have dismantled a Romanian-led crime gang that used phishing attacks,...