Security News

Idaho Lab Protects US Infrastructure From Cyber Attacks
2018-12-26 15:18

It's called the "Dark Side" because the 50 workers there prefer to keep the lights low so they can dim the brightness on their computer screens. Or maybe it's because of what they do in cyber...

US Indicts Two Chinese Government Hackers Over Global Hacking Campaign
2018-12-21 07:48

The US Department of Justice on Thursday charged two Chinese hackers associated with the Chinese government for hacking numerous companies and government agencies in a dozen countries. The Chinese...

US Indicts Chinese Govt Hackers Over Attacks in 12 Countries
2018-12-20 17:46

The US Justice Department on Thursday announced the indictment of two Chinese government hackers who allegedly targeted 45 companies and agencies in a dozen countries, which US officials said...

US told to appoint a damn Privacy Shield ombudsperson already or EU will take action
2018-12-19 17:00

If there isn't a name by 28 February – ooo, just you wait The US has been told once again to appoint a permanent ombudsperson to oversee the deal governing transatlantic data flows, but this time...

How not to secure US missile defences
2018-12-19 10:09

One BMDS site’s patching was so deficient, it failed to address a critical vulnerability that first came to light nearly three decades ago.

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American bloke hauls US govt into court after border cops cuffed him, demanded he unlock his phone at airport
2018-12-18 21:43

California traveler wants damages for being made to open mobe, miss flight A California man is suing the US government for civil rights violations after he was apparently detained and forced to...

Stop us if you've heard this one: Facebook apologizes for bug leaking private photos
2018-12-14 20:51

Data gathering biz still having trouble keeping data secure Facebook on Friday apologized for a bug that may have exposed exposed private photos to third-party apps for the 12 day period from...

Authorities: Wave of Hoax Bomb Threats Made Across US
2018-12-14 13:09

A wave of bomb threats emailed Thursday to hundreds of schools, businesses and government buildings across the U.S. triggered searches, evacuations and fear — but there were no signs of...

Fake Bomb Threat Emails Demanding Bitcoins Sparked Chaos Across US, Canada
2018-12-14 13:03

"Pay $20,000 worth of bitcoin, or a bomb will detonate in your building" A massive number of businesses, schools, government offices and individuals across the US, New Zealand and Canada on...

AP Exclusive: Iran Hackers Hunt Nuke Workers, US Officials
2018-12-14 05:47

LONDON — As U.S. President Donald Trump re-imposed harsh economic sanctions on Iran last month, hackers scrambled to break into personal emails of American officials tasked with enforcing them,...