Kyle Ellison

Kyle Ellison

Independent Correspondent



107 articles by Kyle Ellison

Bangladesh central bank boss quits over $100m cyberheist

Bangladesh central bank boss quits over $100m cyberheist

Bangladesh central bank boss quits over $100m cyberheist

Bangladesh central bank boss Atiur Rahman has resigned after a $100m cyberheist, but the incident could have been even worse if not for spelling mistake.

Kyle Ellison15 Mar 20161 min. read


Ottawa Hospital computers hit by ransomware

Ottawa Hospital computers hit by ransomware

Ottawa Hospital computers hit by ransomware

Ottawa Hospital has confirmed its computer network was hit with ransomware this week. No ransom was paid.

Kyle Ellison14 Mar 20162 min. read


Android smartphones can be unlocked with 2D-printed fingerprints

Android smartphones can be unlocked with 2D-printed fingerprints

Android smartphones can be unlocked with 2D-printed fingerprints

Android smartphones offering biometric security can be tricked into unlocking with 2D fingerprints – and all you need is an Inkjet printer.

Kyle Ellison10 Mar 20161 min. read


Businesses fail to prepare as cybercrime surges globally

Businesses fail to prepare as cybercrime surges globally

Businesses fail to prepare as cybercrime surges globally

Cybercrime is now the second most reported economic crime and has affected at least a third of organizations in the past 24 months, yet many businesses are still underprepared.

Kyle Ellison09 Mar 20161 min. read


Verizon Wireless fined $1.35m in 'supercookie' privacy settlement

Verizon Wireless fined $1.35m in 'supercookie' privacy settlement

Verizon Wireless fined $1.35m in 'supercookie' privacy settlement

Verizon Wireless will pay a $1.35 million fine after the company inserted undeletable 'supercookies' into its users' browsing sessions without consent.

Kyle Ellison08 Mar 20161 min. read


Just 1 in 7 security chiefs report to the CEO, despite boardroom concern

Just 1 in 7 security chiefs report to the CEO, despite boardroom concern

Just 1 in 7 security chiefs report to the CEO, despite boardroom concern

Most businesses now recognize internet security as a real concern, yet new research has found that just 1 in 7 security chiefs report directly to their CEO.

Kyle Ellison04 Mar 20162 min. read


One-third of HTTPS websites left vulnerable to DROWN attack

One-third of HTTPS websites left vulnerable to DROWN attack

One-third of HTTPS websites left vulnerable to DROWN attack

A new vulnerability could leave as many as one-third of HTTPS websites open to decryption.

Kyle Ellison03 Mar 20161 min. read


Snapchat staff payroll data leaked in phishing scam

Snapchat staff payroll data leaked in phishing scam

Snapchat staff payroll data leaked in phishing scam

Snapchat has said that is "impossibly sorry" after a data leak exposed payroll information for some of its current and former employees.

Kyle Ellison01 Mar 20161 min. read


Cybercrime

Why cybercrime isn’t fun and (video) games

Why cybercrime isn’t fun and (video) games

Cybercrime

Why cybercrime isn’t fun and (video) games

Research shows that the average age of cybercrime suspects last year was just 17 years-old. We Live Security asks why, and suggests how you can protect your child.

Kyle Ellison26 Feb 20164 min. read