Australian government issues warning over ‘ISIS hacks’
Australia's federal government has issued a warning over the spate of recent website hacks claiming to have links with extremist group ISIS.
Cybercrime
One hacker per month convicted under UK Computer Misuse Act
The Computer Misuse Act has resulted in an average of just one criminal conviction per month for the past 23 years, according to UK Home Office ministers.
Kendall Jenner has her Twitter hacked, and rude things are said about Justin Bieber
Twitter hackers hit the account of TV reality star Kendall Jenner, posting tweets about her father and Justin Bieber. Kendall Jenner is the latest member of the Kardashian Klan to have suffered at the hands of hackers.
Linux Australia conference database hit by hackers
Organizers of the Linux Australia conference have revealed that personal data of delegates may have been exposed after a hacker was able to gain access to a server, reports Security Affairs.
US teen pleads guilty to $100 million gaming hack
An Indiana teen has pleaded guilty to his involvement in a hacking ring that is said to have stolen data worth more than $100 million from major gaming developers.
Obama issues cybersecurity executive order to tackle ‘national emergency’
President Barack Obama has issued an executive order allowing economic sanctions against hackers outside the United States.
Retailers’ heavy handed fraud prevention leads to loss of sales
Online retailers battling with fraud prevention are losing out on genuine sales by treating their customers like criminals, according to a new report by ThreatMetrix.
Hackers hijack song contest with Eurovision voting app attack
The voting system used by the Eurovision Song Contest was briefly forced offline after a suspected cyberattack caused an "extreme" surge in activity,.
Irish government’s Freedom of Information website hacked
The Irish government's Freedom of Information (FOI) website has been targeted by hackers claiming to be connected to the ISIS terror group.
Threat sharing bill introduced to House of Representatives
The House of Representatives Intelligence Committee has introduced a new threat sharing bill designed to let businesses share details of security treats without fear of litigation, reports Gizmodo.
UK businesses are unprepared for potential data breaches
Many UK businesses are unequipped to respond to potential data breaches, according to two new independent reports published this week.
Hacker threatens cyberattacks against Detroit over court decision
A hacker going by the name of 'Bitcoin Baron' has issued a threat to the city of Detroit after a Wayne County Circuit Court Judge dismissed a police manslaughter charge.
Dark Purple’s ‘killer USB’ will fry your computer’s circuit board
USB drives have been known to carry viruses and malware, but a Russian electronics expert has now created a thumb drive that will literally fry your computer's circuit board with a high voltage surge.
9‑year‑old cybersecurity expert hacks Android smartphone in minutes
Wondering how secure your Android smartphone is? Well, a 9-year-old cybersecurity expert has demonstrated how hackers could steal contacts, call logs and messages within just 15 minutes.
BBC website goes offline, but Jeremy Clarkson probably not to blame
This weekend, the BBC's website went offline. The first conclusion many people jump to? It must be the work of Anonymous hacktivists angry about the suspension of Jeremy Clarkson. But how likely is that?
Women in Federal cybersecurity – How did they get their start?
While there may still be only a handful of women in Information Security, they can be found in increasing numbers in important, high-profile positions. In this post we look at how three women in Federal cybersecurity got their start.
Obama administration seeks more power to tackle botnets
The Obama administration wants greater power to shut down botnets, responding to the growing threat of cybercrime and increasingly complex, modern techniques.
80 percent of global merchants fail card data security tests
Around 80 percent of global merchants including retailers, financial institutions and hospitality firms have failed interim tests which show they are not in compliance with card data security standards.
US military looks to 3,000 new security hires by 2016
The United States' military is looking to hire 3,000 cybersecurity professionals to man its infosec unit over the next nine months.
Three men indicted in ‘one of the largest’ data breaches in US history
The US Department of Justice has charged three men with what is being described as “one of the largest reported data breaches in US history,"