Kyle Ellison

Kyle Ellison

Independent Correspondent



107 articles by Kyle Ellison

Cybercrime

Three men indicted in 'one of the largest' data breaches in US history

Three men indicted in 'one of the largest' data breaches in US history

Cybercrime

Three men indicted in 'one of the largest' data breaches in US history

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 Ellison09 Mar 20151 min. read


Cybercrime

Air traffic control vulnerability could allow criminals to hack the skies

Air traffic control vulnerability could allow criminals to hack the skies

Cybercrime

Air traffic control vulnerability could allow criminals to hack the skies

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 Ellison06 Mar 20151 min. read


Cybercrime

Anthem refuses IT security audit following massive data breach

Anthem refuses IT security audit following massive data breach

Cybercrime

Anthem refuses IT security audit following massive data breach

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 Ellison05 Mar 20151 min. read


Malware

Fake Amazon gift cards offer only malware to Android devices

Fake Amazon gift cards offer only malware to Android devices

Malware

Fake Amazon gift cards offer only malware to Android devices

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 Ellison04 Mar 20151 min. read


Toys "R" Us resets account passwords to counter stolen reward points

Toys "R" Us resets account passwords to counter stolen reward points

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 Ellison03 Mar 20151 min. read


Privacy

Uber security breach could leave 50,000 drivers exposed

Uber security breach could leave 50,000 drivers exposed

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 Ellison02 Mar 20151 min. read


Privacy

Tinder – Top 5 security tips

Tinder – Top 5 security tips

Privacy

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 Ellison27 Feb 20150 min. read


Social Media

Facebook rewards 'white hat' hackers with $1.3m bounty

Facebook rewards 'white hat' hackers with $1.3m bounty

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 Ellison27 Feb 20151 min. read


Privacy

WhatsApp – Top 5 security tips

WhatsApp – Top 5 security tips

Privacy

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 Ellison26 Feb 20150 min. read