An acoustic attack can bluescreen your Windows computer
Security researchers have demonstrated how attackers could cause physical damage to hard drives, and cause PCs to crash, just by playing sounds through a computer's speaker.
Archives - May 2018
Trends 2018: Critical infrastructure attacks on the rise
Healthcare sectors, critical manufacturing, food production and transportation also said to be targets for cybercriminals
UNICEF now using cryptocurrency mining for fundraising
So far in 2018, the NGO has launched two charity campaigns with the aim of raising funds through cryptocurrency mining.
Two Canadian banks warn attackers may have stolen customer data
Simplii Financial and Bank of Montreal are believed to have suffered a twin attack that was soon followed by blackmail threats
Scammers raid man’s bank account while he waits on hold to fraud hotline
Criminals have set their sights on customers of a bank that has been struggling with a switchover to a new computer platform
Hacker jailed for selling personal data on dark web
Grant West used popular food app Just Eat to gain access to thousands of emails and passwords
Why GDPR affects companies around the world (video)
Learn what businesses need to be mindful of with the new legislation
Woman says Alexa recorded and shared the private conversation she was having with her husband
It's every Amazon Alexa owner's worst nightmare - your private conversations not just being listened to, but shared with random contacts without your knowledge.
Facebook refines 2FA setup, adds authenticator app support
Do try this at home! If you haven’t taken advantage of the extra protection that two-factor authentication offers, now is a great time to do so. And you don’t even need to hand over your phone number.
BackSwap malware finds innovative ways to empty bank accounts
ESET researchers have discovered a piece of banking malware that employs a new technique to bypass dedicated browser protection measures
GDPR: One rule to rule them all – legally
It's almost here but what are the legal ramifications of the incoming legislation for businesses
Losses from BEC scams rising fast and furious
In 2017, the victims of BEC fraud were stung for $676 million, almost double the loss totals reported in the previous year
Mexico: Cybercriminals steal at least 400 million pesos through unauthorized transfers
While the exact amount of stolen money and source of the cybercriminals are not known, the authorities have confirmed that no clients were affected.
WeLiveSecurity in running for European Security Blogger Awards. Vote now!
We’re not in it for prizes (or cakes), but there’s no denying that we’re thrilled to be a finalist for the European Security Blogger Awards – and in five categories at that!
Amazon Rekognition a possible threat to the civil rights of citizens
Use of software by law enforcement as a surveillance tool is a real concern for groups
£120,000 fine for university after details of 20,000 staff and students exposed in data breach
The University of Greenwich has received a fine of £120,000 because of the substantial damage and substantial distress caused by a security breach that exposed the personal information of 20,000 people.
Turla Mosquito: A shift towards more generic tools
ESET researchers have observed a significant change in the campaign of the infamous espionage group
14 free online courses about computer security
Get a better understanding of cybersecurity with this list of free online courses that you can take to become more cyber-aware
Cybersecurity training still neglected by many employers
While training employees will not guarantee complete cyber safety for companies, it could go a long way to making workers more cyber-aware
Open source code is ubiquitous and so are many vulnerabilities
One-third of audited codebases that contain Apache Struts suffer from the same vulnerability that facilitated the Equifax hack a year ago