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Cybercrime
Three men indicted in 'one of the largest' data breaches in US history
Air traffic control vulnerability could allow criminals to hack the skies
Anthem refuses IT security audit following massive data breach
Malware
Fake Amazon gift cards offer only malware to Android devices
The US Department of Justice has charged three men with what is being described as “one of the largest reported data breaches in US history,"
Kyle Ellison • 09 Mar 2015 • 1 min. read
The Federal Aviation Administration must tighten the security around air traffic control in the United States, according to a new report filed by the Government Accountability Office (GAO).
Kyle Ellison • 06 Mar 2015 • 1 min. read
Anthem Inc. has refused to allow a federal watchdog to conduct an audit of its IT systems, following a huge data breach last month that could have affected up to 80 million of its customers.
Kyle Ellison • 05 Mar 2015 • 1 min. read
Fake Amazon gift cards are being sent to Android devices via text message, but it's malware not discounts that is being spread among the recipients.
Kyle Ellison • 04 Mar 2015 • 1 min. read
Toys "R" Us resets account passwords to counter stolen reward points
Account holders with Toys "R" Us have been informed that their passwords will be reset, after unauthorised third-parties attempted to gain access to the company's reward program.
Kyle Ellison • 03 Mar 2015 • 1 min. read
Privacy
Uber security breach could leave 50,000 drivers exposed
As many as 50,000 Uber drivers could have been affected by a security breach last year, potentially leaving their personal data in the hands of an unauthorized third-party, reports Tech Crunch.
Kyle Ellison • 02 Mar 2015 • 1 min. read
Tinder – Top 5 security tips
Digital dating has become more popular than ever because of apps like Tinder, but it’s not without risks. Stay safe by remembering the following tips.
Kyle Ellison • 27 Feb 2015 • 0 min. read
Social Media
Facebook rewards 'white hat' hackers with $1.3m bounty
Facebook has announced that it paid out $1.3 million last year to 'white hat' hackers, as part of a bounty initiative that rewards developers for spotting flaws in the social network.
Kyle Ellison • 27 Feb 2015 • 1 min. read
WhatsApp – Top 5 security tips
WhatsApp is one of the most popular instant message apps in the world, but it’s not without security risks. Avoid the dangers with these 5 top tips.
Kyle Ellison • 26 Feb 2015 • 0 min. read