Security News

US and UK cyber authorities warn Russians are rooting around in your router
2018-04-16 21:00

After all, it's where the data is US and UK cyber authorities have launched another round of pin the tale on the Russians, with a warning that Moscow-sponsored hackers are trying to subvert the...

Emergency alert systems used across the US can be easily hijacked
2018-04-10 19:35

A vulnerability affecting emergency alert systems supplied by ATI Systems, one of the leading suppliers of warning sirens in the USA, could be exploited remotely via radio frequencies to activate...

Cisco Switches in Iran, Russia Hacked in Apparent Pro-US Attack
2018-04-09 05:36

A significant number of Cisco switches located in Iran and Russia have been hijacked in what appears to be a hacktivist campaign conducted in protest of election-related hacking. However, it’s...

Crooks are swapping out chips on payment cards, says US Secret Service
2018-04-08 21:27

The crooks don't steal your whole card, which you'd probably notice, but just the chip from it...

LinkedIn Breach: Russian Suspect Extradited to US
2018-04-04 02:14

Czechs Extradite Suspect Also Charged With Hacking Dropbox and FormspringRussian national Yevgeniy Nikulin, 30, has been extradited to the U.S. from the Czech Republic to face charges that he...

Any social media accounts to declare? US wants travelers to tell
2018-04-01 00:00

The State Department seeks to expand its social media vetting beyond flagged visa applicants The US Department of State wants to ask visa applicants to provide details on the social media accounts...

US spanks EU businesses in race to detect p0wned servers
2018-04-01 00:00

175 days from breach to action could prove very expensive when GDPR kicks in European organisations are taking longer to detect breaches than their counterparts in North America, according to a...

Russian Hacker Who Allegedly Hacked LinkedIn and Dropbox Extradited to US
2018-03-31 11:03

A Russian man accused of hacking LinkedIn, Dropbox, and Formspring in 2012 and possibly compromising personal details of over 100 million users, has pleaded not guilty in a U.S. federal court...

Prague Extradites Russian Hacker to US for Alleged Cyberattacks
2018-03-30 15:06

The Czech Republic on Friday said it had extradited a Russian hacker to the United States where he is wanted for alleged cyberattacks on social networks. Yevgeni Nikulin, who is also sought by his...

Britain Backs US Hacking Allegations Against Iranians
2018-03-26 14:18

UK's National Cyber Security Center Also Ties Hacks to GroupThe U.K. government concurs with allegations contained in a U.S. Department of Justice indictment, which charges nine Iranians, plus the...