Security

Instagram scam exploits social media vanity

Instagram scam exploits social media vanity

Victims fall for 'add free followers' scheme.
Tony Yoo Sep 24 2015, 10:34AM Security
5.6 million fingerprints stolen in US personnel data hack

5.6 million fingerprints stolen in US personnel data hack

Officials suspect Chinese government hackers.
Reuters Staff Sep 24 2015, 7:05AM Security
Symantec staff sacked after bogus Google certificates

Symantec staff sacked after bogus Google certificates

Testing cert leaked onto the internet.
Juha Saarinen Sep 21 2015, 11:10AM Security
Apple iOS App Store suffers first-ever major attack

Apple iOS App Store suffers first-ever major attack

Malware spreads via infected app developer tool.
Reuters Staff Sep 21 2015, 10:19AM Security
Kardashian websites exposed user data

Kardashian websites exposed user data

New websites, apps exposed users' personal information.
Ashley Carman Sep 18 2015, 12:10PM Security
This malware shows your online poker hand to criminals

This malware shows your online poker hand to criminals

Swindles PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker users.
Tony Yoo Sep 18 2015, 11:14AM Security
Record cyber heist: Russians plead guilty in US

Record cyber heist: Russians plead guilty in US

160 million credit card numbers, $300m in losses.
Reuters Staff Sep 18 2015, 5:25AM Security
Cisco routers hacked to bypass firewall defences

Cisco routers hacked to bypass firewall defences

Malware implanted on routers.
Reuters Staff Sep 17 2015, 8:40AM Security
Distribution Central wins Palo Alto award second year running

Distribution Central wins Palo Alto award second year running

Wins big in Las Vegas.
Tony Yoo Sep 16 2015, 3:35PM Security
Hacking Team looks to hire hacker

Hacking Team looks to hire hacker

Following compromise of nearly all its databases and emails.
Ashley Carman Sep 16 2015, 10:07AM Security
Microsoft fears for privacy in US-Irish email row

Microsoft fears for privacy in US-Irish email row

US govt seeks to force vendor to hand over user's cloud data.
Adrian Bridgwater Sep 15 2015, 4:28PM Security
3D print hackers make working TSA master luggage key

3D print hackers make working TSA master luggage key

Copy based on briefly published photo.
Doug Olenick Sep 14 2015, 3:00PM Printing
Hacker jailbreaks iOS 9 before public release

Hacker jailbreaks iOS 9 before public release

Quick work.
Ashley Carman Sep 14 2015, 12:13PM Security
New, far-reaching ATM malware targets cardholders

New, far-reaching ATM malware targets cardholders

Can even steal the card itself.
Adam Greenberg Sep 14 2015, 12:13PM Security
FireEye stops security firm from 'exposing intellectual property'

FireEye stops security firm from 'exposing intellectual property'

Obtains injunction to redact parts of vulnerability disclosure.
Adam Greenberg Sep 14 2015, 12:13PM Security
Thomas Duryea brings back the goods from Prague

Thomas Duryea brings back the goods from Prague

Adelaide's EMT Distribution also wins big in Europe.
Tony Yoo Sep 14 2015, 11:59AM Security
Google begins to roll out monthly security updates for Nexus devices

Google begins to roll out monthly security updates for Nexus devices

Stagefright rattled Google – now monthly Android updates will secure Nexus devices, with other manufacturers set to follow suit
a Staff Writer Sep 13 2015, 8:22PM Security
McAfee to run for US presidency

McAfee to run for US presidency

Ex-fugitive takes on Trump.
Ashley Carman Sep 11 2015, 11:10AM Security
Apple says iMessage encryption prevents compliance with court order

Apple says iMessage encryption prevents compliance with court order

Tech companies continue to fight for customer privacy.
Teri Robinson Sep 9 2015, 7:46AM Security
Kaspersky, FireEye scramble to fix zero-day exploits

Kaspersky, FireEye scramble to fix zero-day exploits

One vendor accused of putting in deliberate back door.
Tim Ring Sep 9 2015, 7:46AM Security

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