Security News

Was your business's Twitter feed sold to Cambridge Analytica?
2018-04-30 13:23

Twitter sold Aleksandr Kogan's firm Global Science Research access to large-scale public data in 2015.

Twitter Sold Data to Cambridge University Psychologist
2018-04-30 11:18

Same Researcher, Aleksandr Kogan, Sold Facebook Data to Cambridge AnalyticaTwitter is now caught up in the Cambridge Analytica scandal: The social network sold public Twitter data to Aleksandr...

Twitter Cites DHS Order in Kaspersky Ads Ban
2018-04-23 05:37

Twitter no longer allows Russia-based cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab to advertise on the platform and the reason appears to be related to the company’s alleged ties to Russian intelligence. read more

Surge in Anonymous Asia Twitter Accounts Sparks Bot Fears
2018-04-22 07:04

Hong Kong - It has been jokingly referred to as "Botmageddon". But a surge in new, anonymous Twitter accounts across swathes of Southeast and East Asia has deepened fears the region is in the...

Google, Twitter Security Chiefs Leaving Companies
2018-03-22 06:06

Michael Coates, the chief information security officer (CISO) of Twitter, announced on Wednesday that he has decided to leave the social media giant. Google security chief Gerhard Eschelbeck has...

Twitter Account Hacks in India Investigated
2018-02-09 14:18

Experts Analyze the Difficulties in Investigating Social Media Hack CasesThe Twitter accounts of several celebrities and politicians in India were recently hacked. Cybersecurity leaders discuss...

Banking Trojan Gains Ability to Steal Facebook, Twitter and Gmail Accounts
2017-11-17 08:08

Security researchers have discovered a new, sophisticated form of malware based on the notorious Zeus banking Trojan that steals more than just bank account details. Dubbed Terdot, the banking...

Twitter-Happy Trump to Enter China's Great Firewall
2017-11-07 12:01

US President Donald Trump has tweeted energetically throughout his Asian tour so far, but in China he will likely be one of a select few to skirt the country's ban on his cherished website. read more

Google, Facebook, Twitter Asked to Testify in Russia Probe
2017-09-28 00:41

The Senate Intelligence Committee has asked top tech companies Google, Facebook and Twitter to testify about Russian interference in US politics, a Senate aide confirmed Wednesday. read more

Twitter Suspends Nearly 1 Million Accounts Associated with Terrorism
2017-09-20 10:25

Twitter has suspended a total of 935,897 accounts for the promotion of terrorism between August 1, 2015, and June 30, 2017, the company says in its latest transparency report. read more