Security News

‘IOTroop’ Botnet Could Dwarf Mirai in Size and Devastation, Says Researcher
2017-10-20 18:17

Malware dubbed IOTroop that researchers say is "worse than Mirai" has already infected one million businesses worldwide.

Researchers Say Faulty Code Jeopardizes Encryption Keys
2017-10-18 12:48

Major Manufacturers Have Patched to Prevent 'ROCA' AttackResearchers say they've identified faulty cryptographic code in microchips made since 2012 by Infineon Technologies, posing risks to...

Researchers Warn of Cyber Risks for Olympic Games
2017-10-11 12:53

The Olympic Games offer a tempting target for hackers and other malicious actors, with potentially devastating consequences for one of the world's premier sporting events, researchers said...

Hacking the Election: Security Flaws Need Fixing, Researchers Say
2017-10-10 20:49

Hackers could have easily infiltrated US voting machines in 2016 and are likely to try again in light of vulnerabilities in electronic polling systems, a group of researchers said Tuesday. read more

Varied Patch Process by Microsoft Exposes Windows Users: Google Researcher
2017-10-09 18:38

Not all Windows releases receive the same treatment when it comes to security patches, leaving some users exposed to known vulnerabilities, security researchers from Google's Project Zero team...

Researchers Link CCleaner Attack to State-sponsored Chinese Hackers
2017-10-03 15:18

The sophisticated supply chain attack that resulted in millions of users downloading a backdoored version of the popular CCleaner PC software utility was the work of state-sponsored Chinese...

After hack, security researchers probe Deloitte’s security posture
2017-09-27 20:38

It’s difficult – if not impossible – for any organization to keep their networks and systems completely safe from knowledgeable, well-resourced and determined attackers. Still, we expect companies...

Researchers Use Heart Rhythms for Continuous Authentication
2017-09-27 16:41

Researchers Use Heart Rhythms for Continuous Passive Authentication read more

Google Researcher Publishes PoC Exploit for Apple iPhone Wi-Fi Chip Hack
2017-09-27 03:49

You have now another good reason to update your iPhone to newly released iOS 11—a security vulnerability in iOS 10 and earlier now has a working exploit publicly available. Gal Beniamini, a...

APT33: Researchers Expose Iranian Hacking Group Linked to Destructive Malware
2017-09-20 11:53

Security researchers have recently uncovered a cyber espionage group targeting aerospace, defence and energy organisations in the United States, Saudi Arabia and South Korea. According to the...