Security

Judge sets US$30,000 bail for WannaCry hero

Judge sets US$30,000 bail for WannaCry hero

British cyber security researcher is accused of advertising and selling malicious code.
John L. Smith and Dustin Volz Aug 6 2017, 12:52PM Security
HBO hackers may have nabbed 1.5TB of data

HBO hackers may have nabbed 1.5TB of data

Leaked episodes of Ballers and Room 104 plus Game of Thrones written material.
Robert Abel Aug 6 2017, 12:40PM Security
These two IP cameras are full of vulnerabilities

These two IP cameras are full of vulnerabilities

Could be pressed into service as botnet for DDoS.
Teri Robinson Aug 6 2017, 12:22PM Security
Popular Chrome plugin hacked, spams ads to millions

Popular Chrome plugin hacked, spams ads to millions

Admin credentials stolen in phishing scam.
a Staff Writer Aug 4 2017, 11:25AM Security
WannaCry's "accidental hero" detained in US

WannaCry's "accidental hero" detained in US

MalwareTech stopped after security conference.
a Staff Writer Aug 4 2017, 9:57AM Security
HBO data stolen, 'Game of Thrones' reportedly targeted

HBO data stolen, 'Game of Thrones' reportedly targeted

Report claims unaired scripts stolen.
a Staff Writer Aug 1 2017, 7:02AM Security
US government requests Kaspersky cyber documents

US government requests Kaspersky cyber documents

Vendor repeatedly denies ties to any government.
Dustin Volz Jul 31 2017, 9:36AM Security
What security looks like in a cloud-native world

What security looks like in a cloud-native world

Defending cloud-native apps requires a new way of thinking.
Justin Warren Jul 31 2017, 6:00AM Cloud
How ransomware manipulates a user's brain into paying up

How ransomware manipulates a user's brain into paying up

University study examines the tricks cybercriminals play.
Alan Martin Jul 23 2017, 5:08PM Security
Alloys to distribute IP surveillance software vendor

Alloys to distribute IP surveillance software vendor

Will offer Digifort's video management solutions.
Brendon Foye Jul 19 2017, 4:49PM Security
Millions of Dow Jones customers exposed via cloud

Millions of Dow Jones customers exposed via cloud

Personal details and some credit card info made vulnerable.
a Staff Writer Jul 19 2017, 6:39AM Security
Counting the cost of a global cyber attack on public cloud

Counting the cost of a global cyber attack on public cloud

The impact would be in the billions and insurance companies not ready to cover costs.
Robert Abel Jul 19 2017, 6:23AM Cloud
Cisco patches vulnerability in browser extensions

Cisco patches vulnerability in browser extensions

Fixes critical remote code execution flaw.
Bradley Barth Jul 19 2017, 6:23AM Security
Dicker picks up Blue Coat's network security portfolio

Dicker picks up Blue Coat's network security portfolio

Expands existing deal with Symantec.
Brendon Foye Jul 18 2017, 10:27AM Security
Ashley Madison settles for millions over data breach

Ashley Madison settles for millions over data breach

Litigation brought on behalf of 37 million users whose details were exposed.
Jonathan Stempel Jul 16 2017, 6:48PM Security
Australian govt will force Apple, Facebook to decrypt communications

Australian govt will force Apple, Facebook to decrypt communications

Legislation will force tech companies to open up encrypted messages.
Allie Coyne Jul 14 2017, 11:43AM Security
Dimension Data-backed startup hub seeks cyber security talent in Melbourne

Dimension Data-backed startup hub seeks cyber security talent in Melbourne

Victoria's CyRise wants five startups.
Brendon Foye Jul 14 2017, 6:40AM Security
Poll result: What’s stopping Aussies from preparing for cyber attacks?

Poll result: What’s stopping Aussies from preparing for cyber attacks?

We asked, you answered.
Staff Writers Jul 13 2017, 11:53AM Security
Data breach hits 14 Trump Hotels

Data breach hits 14 Trump Hotels

Breach at service provider compromised card payment details.
a Staff Writer Jul 13 2017, 7:54AM Security
Millions of Verizon customer details exposed on misconfigured server

Millions of Verizon customer details exposed on misconfigured server

Threat to two-factor authentication.
Robert Abel Jul 13 2017, 7:48AM Security

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