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Malware, Privacy

ESET's Mark James on 2015's security trends

ESET's Mark James on 2015's security trends

Malware, Privacy

ESET's Mark James on 2015's security trends

how is 2015 shaping up in security? We caught up with ESET security specialist Mark James to get his take on threats, security and how people should ensure their year is free of malware.

Alan Martin09 Mar 2015


Digital Security

FBI investigating apparent ISIS attacks on Western websites

FBI investigating apparent ISIS attacks on Western websites

Digital Security

FBI investigating apparent ISIS attacks on Western websites

A number of seemingly unconnected Western websites were hacked over the weekend, with messages claiming Islamic State as the perpetrator.

Alan Martin09 Mar 2015


Cybercrime

DDoS attack on feminist blog backfires on International Women's Day

DDoS attack on feminist blog backfires on International Women's Day

Cybercrime

DDoS attack on feminist blog backfires on International Women's Day

An attempt to silence feminism blog Femsplain backfires on DDoS attackers, as they only help to raise its profile.

Graham Cluley09 Mar 2015


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 2015


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 2015


Malware, Scams

Fake Amazon gift cards offer only malware to Android devices

Fake Amazon gift cards offer only malware to Android devices

Malware, Scams

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 2015


Privacy

India blocks third party email services to government officials

India blocks third party email services to government officials

Privacy

India blocks third party email services to government officials

The Indian government has changed the way in which its officials are allowed to operate when working, it has been announced.

Alan Martin03 Mar 2015


How To

10 tips for protecting your virtual Bitcoin wallet

10 tips for protecting your virtual Bitcoin wallet

How To

10 tips for protecting your virtual Bitcoin wallet

There have been some high-profile Bitcoin thefts recently. Here are 10 tips on protecting your virtual bitcoin wallet.

Denise Giusto Bilić03 Mar 2015


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 2015