Security News

It looks like tech-savvy drivers will have to lead connected car data purge
2018-09-07 08:01

Manufacturers seem reluctant to do anything about it The privacy issues thrown up by connected cars don't seem to be going anywhere soon.…

How you can get low-tech hacked
2018-09-06 20:43

Don't assume all hacking is high tech, says Frances Zelazny, VP at BioCatch. Low-tech hacking is still being used, and is also still working.

Google Promises Crackdown on 'Tech Support' Fraudsters
2018-09-05 11:18

But Tech-Support Fraud is Surging, via Cold Calls, Phishing and More, FBI WarnsWhile tech-support scams have proliferated for years, the FBI says losses tied to such fraud are now higher than...

Uncle Sam wants tech toolkit to snoop social media stock scammers
2018-09-05 00:20

Pumpers and dumpers, flash crashers and other miscreants under the SEC's spotlight The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has put out a call for proposals on a new system that would be...

New Payment Tech, New Security Challenges
2018-09-04 12:58

New apps and technologies present payment providers with new types of threats.

Google Ads cracks down on tech support scammers
2018-09-04 09:43

The search giant said that in future any company wanting to advertise these services would have to pass manual verification checks first.

Google Fights Tech Support Scams With New Ad Restrictions
2018-09-04 05:13

Google announced late last week that it’s preparing a new verification program designed to keep tech support scams off its advertising platform. read more

Google cracks down on dodgy tech support ads
2018-09-03 12:51

Verification programme aims to weed out the miscreants Google has placed restrictions on tech support ads after admitting it's increasingly hard to tell promos for legit services from deceptions.…

FireEye: Tech Firms' Secret Weapon Against Disinformation
2018-08-24 19:40

NEW YORK (AP) — This week has seen major social media sites step up their policing of online disinformation campaigns. Google disabled dozens of YouTube channels and other accounts linked to a...

Tech Giants Face Hefty Fines Under Australia Cyber Laws
2018-08-15 02:46

Tech companies could face fines of up to Aus$10 million (US$7.3 million) if they fail to hand over customer information or data to Australian police under tough cyber laws unveiled Tuesday. read more