Q4 DDoS attacks up 90% on previous quarter
The number of distributed denial-of-service attacks on websites in the final quarter of 2014 was up 90 percent on the previous quarter, according to research from Akamai Technologies.
Archives - January 2015
US military explores ‘cognitive fingerprints’ as alternative to passwords
Sky News reports that the United States military is investing heavily in new identify verification techniques that could replace passwords and biometric solutions for security.
Linux haunted by Ghost vulnerability
Security researchers have found a vulnerability inherent to a widely used component in most versions of Linux, reports Computer World.
MSIL/Agent.PYO: Have botnet, will travel
ESET's researchers recently encountered a piece of malware targeting the filling of the forms belonging to the Consulate of Poland. To understand why it is first necessary to have a brief look at the application process for visas.
Over 5,000 US gas stations vulnerable to remote hacks
Around 5,300 gas stations in the United States could be vulnerable to a remote cyberattack on the automated tank gauges, causing the pumps to flag alerts or even shut down
Are you being tracked? How to spot a tracking app on your phone
Tracking apps and spyware are a genuine risk, and an extremely unpleasant invasion of privacy for many. Here are our tips on how to recognize if you have a tracking app on your phone, and what to do about it.
20 million dating site profiles targeted by hacker
20 million usernames and email addresses for a popular Russian dating website have been leaked, according to Bloomberg. Techworld highlights the targeted website as Topface, which has 91.5 million users. Anti-fraud firm Easy Solutions claimed that of the leaked users, 50 percent were Russian citizens, and 40 percent from the EU. Seven million of the logins
Electronic Frontier Foundation outlines plan to end NSA surveillance
The Electronic Frontier Foundation, an American civil-liberties group, has revealed its plans to end global mass surveillance, The Inquirer reports.
U.S. tax identity theft: dodging the $5 billion crime spree
Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week? Yes, tax ID fraud is a real threat to your finances in America today. Putting your tax refund in jeopardy is just one of the impacts.
Taylor Swift hacked, but denies naked pictures will be leaked
Singer Taylor Swift has had her Twitter and Instagram accounts hacked, but laughed off claims that the hackers will release nude photographs of her.
Data Privacy Day 2015: Respecting privacy, safeguarding data, enabling trust
January 28 is Data Privacy Day, an international acknowledgment of the importance of privacy in an increasingly data-driven world. The key themes of Data Privacy Day this year are: Respecting privacy, Safeguarding data, Enabling trust.
Marriott fixes Android app exploit that could expose personal data
Marriott International has fixed an exploit in their Android app, that could expose personal details for customers of the hotel chain, highlighted by a security researcher.
Android Wi‑Fi Direct bug means hackers can reboot your device
A vulnerability in Android's Wi-Fi Direct functionality has been uncovered by security researchers.
Facebook, Instagram and Tinder hit by outages, but deny cyberattack
Social Media giants Facebook, Instagram and Tinder were hit by simultaneous outages on Tuesday, which led many to suspect a coordinated cyberattack, reports City AM.
Flurry of cyberattacks causes concern for Davos elites at World Economic Forum
Cybercrime was the focus of everyone’s attention at this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos.
Lizard Squad hits Malaysia Airlines website
The website for Malaysia Airlines was taken offline, in an attack claimed to be by the Lizard Squad hacking group, according to the BBC.
6 WhatsApp Security Tips
Even though WhatsApp now encrypts all of its messages and data, it pays to be secure with your chats. Here are our top WhatsApp security tips.
Google reveals trio of security vulnerabilities in OS X
Google's Project Zero has released information on three as yet unpatched vulnerabilities in Apple's OS X operating system, reports Ars Technica.
University of Buffalo study examines the psychology of phishing emails
A study by the University of Buffalo has revealed that 'information rich phishing emails' may be more effective due to their ability to alter recipients' cognitive processes, reports Phys.org.
Private cybersecurity school set to open in London
A school entirely focussed on teaching cybersecurity skills has launched in the UK, reports Computer Business Review.