Internet of Things

492 articles

Malware, Privacy, Cybercrime

Dark web II: Tor's markets ramp up security - and business booms

Malware, Privacy, Cybercrime

Dark web II: Tor's markets ramp up security - and business booms

Since a recent claim researchers could “uncloak” Tor users for less than $3,000, there has been a flurry of activity in the “anonymous” online service - but in the form of new adverts, new markets, and new security.

Rob Waugh • 05 Aug 2014

Malware

Malware is called malicious for a reason: the risks of weaponizing code

Malware

Malware is called malicious for a reason: the risks of weaponizing code

The risks of using government use of malicious code in cyber conflict are examined in this paper by Andrew Lee and Stephen Cobb: Malware is called malicious for a reason: the risks of weaponizing code.

Stephen Cobb • 01 Aug 2014

Malware

Homeland Security warns of new Point of Sale attacks

Malware

Homeland Security warns of new Point of Sale attacks

New malware targeting point of sale (PoS) systems, detected by ESET as Win32/Spy.Agent.OKG is described in a warning and analysis distributed by US-CERT, a reminder to increase security around PoS access.

Lysa Myers • 01 Aug 2014

Malware, Scams, Cybercrime

Week in Security: Tor in turmoil, USB ports in a storm, Android app attack

Malware, Scams, Cybercrime

Week in Security: Tor in turmoil, USB ports in a storm, Android app attack

This week in security news saw the world’s researchers discover a whole new range of Achilles Heels for PCs, the online privacy service Tor, and even ‘connected’ gadgets such as internet fridges.

Rob Waugh • 01 Aug 2014

Malware

Malware: Every USB port is "defenseless" against new scam

Malware

Malware: Every USB port is "defenseless" against new scam

The billions of USB ports in use in PCs are vulnerable to a new attack - which can undetectably install malware, steal data and seize control of machines.

Rob Waugh • 31 Jul 2014

Internet of Things

Internet of things - tests show almost all devices “riddled” with flaws

Internet of Things

Internet of things - tests show almost all devices “riddled” with flaws

A new report found hundreds of serious security flaws in some of the most popular Internet of Things gadgets - the problem is far deeper than thought, with 70% of the most popular such gadgets having serious security flaws.

Rob Waugh • 30 Jul 2014

Malware, Scams, Cybercrime

World of Warcraft account hacked - should thieves face jail?

Malware, Scams, Cybercrime

World of Warcraft account hacked - should thieves face jail?

Account hackers and thieves who loot magic weapons, armor and hard-won game currency from players in massively multiplayer titles such as World of Warcraft should face the same sentences as real-world thieves, a politician has suggested.

Rob Waugh • 24 Jul 2014

Malware, Cybercrime

Insider threat - should you worry about the ‘enemy within'?

Malware, Cybercrime

Insider threat - should you worry about the ‘enemy within'?

Disgruntled employees and other malicious insiders could be one of the most serious security threats companies face - but the importance of the threat from the ‘enemy within’ varies according to who you ask.

Rob Waugh • 21 Jul 2014

Malware, Cybercrime

Hacked Japanese porn sites spread banking malware attack

Malware, Cybercrime

Hacked Japanese porn sites spread banking malware attack

Thinking of spending some time perusing Japanese porn websites before you do your online banking? Security researchers at ESET have analysed an organised malware campaign that stole the login credentials of online banking customers after infecting PCs that had visited X-rated websites.

Graham Cluley • 16 Jul 2014