Ransomware threat highlights why backing up data is essential
There has been a marked increase in ransomware attacks recently. We take a look at what this means and why backing up your data helps you combat this threat.
Archives - March 2016
Trident nuclear system to be updated to protect against hacking attacks
It's a tough enough job protecting your home computer, or your business network, against the rising threat of malware and determined hackers... imagine if you were responsible for the security of Britain's nuclear deterrent?
Meet Remaiten – a Linux bot on steroids targeting routers and potentially other IoT devices
ESET researchers are actively monitoring malware that targets embedded systems such as routers, gateways and wireless access points. We call this new threat Linux/Remaiten.
Banks ‘should not compensate’ victims of online fraud
UK Metropolitan police commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe has advised banks not to offer compensation to victims of online fraud.
Facebook fights back against creepy impersonating profiles
It's one of the creepiest things you can experience on Facebook. You stumble across the profile of "another" user who appears to have stolen the details of your life - lock, stock and barrel. And they are spreading slurs about your character, and befriending your contacts...
US charges seven Iranians for bank‑related cyberattacks
The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has indicted seven people believed to have coordinated cyberattacks on banks between 2011 and 2013, all with links to the Iranian government.
ESET discovers new USB‑based data stealing malware
ESET has discovered a new USB-based data stealer capable of stealthy attacks against air-gapped systems – it is also well-protected against detection and reverse-engineering.
New self‑protecting USB trojan able to avoid detection
A unique data-stealing trojan has been spotted on USB devices in the wild – and it is different from typical data-stealing malware, reports ESET's Tomáš Gardoň.
FBI could ‘bypass’ Apple to unlock San Bernardino iPhone
The FBI has said it may no longer need Apple’s assistance in opening the locked iPhone belonging to an attacker in December’s San Bernardino, California shooting.
Twitter security noticeboard
As Twitter celebrates its 10th birthday, we take a look at things from a security point of view with our ‘noticeboard’ feature. Here’s to 10, 20, 30 and many more successful years of tweeting.
The security review: What you need to know about Locky
Highlights from the past seven days in information security include the threat from Locky, the nuisance of Robocalls and another celeb-related iCloud breach.
Photos of Harry Styles and Kendall Jenner leak online after iCloud account hack
More than 30 photos of the celebrities have been posted on Twitter by a hacker who appears to have stolen the pictures from the iCloud account of Styles's mother, Anne.
FBI warn that automobiles are vulnerable to cyberattacks
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued a public service announcement warning drivers that automobiles are “increasingly vulnerable” to cyberattacks.
Robocalls: where is RoboCop?
Robocalls: often a scam, usually a nuisance. Do you have to put up with them?
Trojan Downloaders on the rise: Don’t let Locky or TeslaCrypt ruin your day
Weeks after it started attacking and encrypting victims' information, Locky is still targeting many users. Here's what you need to know about this threat.
ProtonMail: Encrypted key to a more secure future
Encryption is “key” to a more secure future, ProtonMail’s co-founder and CEO Dr. Andy Yen has told We Live Security.
Google adds transparency to online encryption
Google has added a new category to its transparency report that serves to keep track of the internet’s encryption efforts.
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.
Tech giants ‘to boost encryption services’
Some of the most prominent names in tech are pursuing the development of much tougher encryption technologies, it has been revealed.
Ottawa Hospital computers hit by ransomware
Ottawa Hospital has confirmed its computer network was hit with ransomware this week. No ransom was paid.