Japan to probe citizens’ IoT devices in the name of security
Smart devices were targeted by more than one-half of cyberattacks detected in the country in 2017
Archives - January 2019
Cybercrime black markets: Dark web services and their prices
A closer look at cybercrime as a service on the dark web
‘We’re coming for you’, global police warn DDoS attack buyers
First closing in on operators, now on users, as the hunt continues and law enforcement in many countries is about to swoop down on people who bought DDoS attacks on WebStresser
“Love you” malspam gets a makeover for massive Japan‑targeted campaign
ESET researchers have detected a substantial new wave of the “Love you” malspam campaign, updated to target Japan and spread GandCrab 5.1
Apple takes Group FaceTime offline after discovery of spying bug
The company is rushing to fix a glitch that may let other iPhone users hear and see you – before you answer the call
Hear me out! Thousands tell UK taxman to wipe their voice IDs
Even so, the database has grown to seven million voiceprints amid a controversy that puts the spotlight on the privacy implications of the collection of biometric information
Russia hit by new wave of ransomware spam
Among the increased number of malicious JavaScript email attachments observed in January 2019, ESET researchers have spotted a large wave of ransomware-spreading spam targeting Russian users
Suspected GDPR violations prompt over 95,000 complaints
Eight months after the landmark rules came into effect, data released by the European Commission provides a glimpse into the law’s application
Cybersecurity Barometer: Cybercrime’s impact on privacy and security
Study shows the majority of Americans fear the misuse of their personal data supplied to websites, and view cybercrime as a threat to their country
Can you spot the phish? Take Google’s test
Everybody loves quizzes. So why not take this one and hone your phish-spotting prowess?
Former employee blamed for hack of WordPress plugin maker
The plugin’s users are recommended to change their passwords on WPML’s website following havoc reportedly wrought by a disgruntled ex-employee
Google fined €50 million for violating EU data privacy rules
France’s data protection watchdog issues the first major penalty under the EU’s new privacy regime
Email security does not end with your password
A strong password is a great start, but there are more ways to make sure that your email is as secure as possible
Twitter bug may have exposed private tweets of Android users for years
If you use Twitter for Android and want your tweets to be private, you may want to play safe and review your settings
Two men charged with hacking into SEC in stock‑trading scheme
The hacking duo is believed to have exploited a software flaw and compromised several SEC workstations with malware in order to take early peeks at financial disclosures
773 million email IDs, 21 million passwords for anyone to see in massive data dump
The vast dossier of login details appears to have been gathered from data stolen in many breaches
New Year’s resolutions: Routing done right
As another thing to improve this year, you may want to route your focus on a device that is the nerve center of your network and, if poorly secured, the epicenter of much potential trouble
$1 million and a free car for anyone who can hack a Tesla Model 3
The electric car maker is raising the ante in automotive security, putting one of its swanky models as a target at a hacking contest
What makes a cybercriminal?
Forget balaclavas or hoodies; these cybercriminals are hiding in plain sight
CES: Smart cities and the challenge of securing the neighborhood
In our final report from CES we take a look at smart city initiatives