New USB killer ‘destroys computer within seconds’
The follow-up to the original USB killer by Dark Purple can obliterate a computer within seconds by delivering a a negative 220-volt charge into the device.
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UK’s NCA warns online bankers to be wary of Dridex malware
The virulent Dridex malware poses a serious threat to online bankers in the UK, according to the National Crime Agency. Internet users urged to be vigilant.
America’s Thrift Stores experiences data breach
America’s Thrift Stores has announced that it is the latest victim of a cyberattack, with the gang behind the data breach thought to be from Eastern Europe.
Millennials ‘need assurance with online data security’
Businesses “need to persuade millennials” that their online data is safe, as this demographic remains sceptical about security, a new survey has found.
Dow Jones & Company experiences data breach
The latest big name victim of a data breach is Dow Jones & Company, which reports that up to 3,500 of its customers may have been affected.
European organizations ‘underestimate cybersecurity risks’
A new survey suggests that businesses across Europe are failing to grasp the severity of cybersecurity risks, leaving them exposed to all sorts of attacks.
Smartphone thieves face tougher sentencing in the UK
Smartphone thieves will be punished more severely for stealing smartphones because of the emotional distress it causes victims.
Samsung Pay ‘safe’ from LoopPay attack
Samsung denies that Samsung Pay has been affected by an attack on LoopPay, a startup that it recently acquired to develop its mobile payment system.
Global cost of cybercrime ‘continues to rise’
A new report from the Ponemon Institute reveals that the global cost of cybercrime to businesses shows no signs of slowing down.
New YiSpecter malware attacks iOS devices without jailbreak
A new malware identified as YiSpecter attacks iOS devices with and without jailbreak, researchers from Palo Alto Networks have revealed. ESET has detected this malware as a trojan with both variants iOS/YiSpecter.A and iOS/YiSpecter.B.
Cybercrime ‘more threatening than ever’
Cybercrime is more aggressive and confrontational than it has ever been, Europol's latest Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment (IOCTA) has stated.
Experian experiences T‑Mobile data breach
Experian has revealed that information belonging to T-Mobile, which was housed on one of its servers, has been accessed by cybercriminals in a data breach.
Significant WinRAR vulnerability identified
An expert says that the popular compression tool WinRAR contains a significant vulnerability that exposes it to an attack.
Virtual skyscraper Cyphinx hopes to find cyber talent
A 3D skyscraper has been developed to help the Cyber Security Challenge find the next generation of cyber talent.
UK parents ‘want minimum age for smartphone ownership’
A survey has found that most parents in the UK are keen to see a minimum age introduced for smartphone ownership.
Vulnerable medical equipment details disclosed online
Vulnerable hospital equipment details can be found online, two security researchers have found.
Compromised Uber accounts ‘being used in China’
It has been reported that compromised Uber accounts are being used by criminals in China.
DHS working on ‘self‑destructing’ security chip for smartphones
A security chip that self-protects the device it is embedded in is being developed by the Department for Homeland Security.
iOS 9 security flaw lets attackers access device through Siri
Apple’s iOS 9 contains a security flaw that lets cybercriminals gain limited access to a device through Siri.
Global information security spend grows by 5% in 2015
Gartner reveals that spending on information security across the world will have increased by 4.7% by the end of this year.