Security News

As US Pushes to Ban Huawei, UK Considers Softer Approach
2019-02-20 18:19

Britain can handle the security risks involved with using mobile networks made by China's Huawei, the cybersecurity chief said Wednesday, adding to a growing debate among countries on whether the...

Who will stand up for European democracy? Us! says US software giant Microsoft
2019-02-20 13:29

Nefarious activity of cyber villains continues, but don't fret: AccountGuard will save you American tech giant Microsoft revealed this morning it has detected a wave of attacks against European...

Ryuk: What does the helpdesk tell us?
2019-02-20 06:45

Cybercrime is the only criminal channel that provides a helpdesk. An amusing side note in the world of digital crime, and whilst considerable efforts have been taken to understand what the code...

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Suspected State-Sponsored Hackers Pummel US and Australia
2019-02-19 12:18

As Diplomacy Fails, China and Iran Escalate Hack AttacksRecent apparently state-sponsored hack attacks have hit dozens of companies in the U.S. and political parties in Australia. Officials say...

US Facebook Fine Over Privacy Could Be in Billions: Reports
2019-02-18 06:27

A US investigation into privacy violations by Facebook could result in a record fine running to billions of dollars, media reports said Friday. read more

US Says Ex-intel Official Defected to Iran, Revealed Secrets
2019-02-15 15:16

A former U.S. Air Force counterintelligence specialist who defected to Iran despite warnings from the FBI has been charged with revealing classified information to the Tehran government, including...

Report: Facebook Faces Multibillion Dollar US Privacy Fine
2019-02-15 14:03

FTC and Social Network Are Negotiating Record Penalty, Washington Post ReportsThe Federal Trade Commission is reportedly negotiating a settlement with Facebook that includes a multibillion dollar...

Report: Facebook Faces Multi-Billion Dollar US Privacy Fine
2019-02-15 12:33

FTC and Social Network Are Negotiating Record Penalty, Washington Post ReportsThe Federal Trade Commission is reportedly negotiating a record, multi-billion dollar privacy fine with Facebook. But...

US man and Brit teen convict indicted over school bomb threat spree
2019-02-14 13:50

Roses are ... A 20-year-old American man who allegedly used the Twitter handle @WantedByFeds has been charged with DDoSing, sending bomb threats and more along with a British teenager who is...

US Air Force Veteran Charged in Iran Hacking Scheme
2019-02-14 10:18

Monica Witt Allegedly Aided Spear-Phishing Attacks Against US MilitaryA former U.S. Air Force counterintelligence agent was indicted for disclosing classified information and helping Iran...