Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center: will CTIIC be a game changer?
Is America's new Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center a step forward? Or a duplication of the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center at DHS?
Cybercrime
White House creates new agency to centralize cyberthreat intelligence
The White House is creating a new agency to help counter cyberthreats, analyzing intelligence from around the government so it is better equipped to deal with attacks.
Watch how car hackers can disable brakes and steal your personal data
Modern cars are more and more dependent on computer systems. And guess what? They can be hacked.
Australian cybersecurity video plays dumb to raise awareness, but will it work?
A new cybersecurity video from the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has taken an unusual approach to raising awareness, playing dumb in this mock public service announcement aimed at a "non-technical" audience.
Anthem breach: 5 defensive tips to take now
Yesterday the Anthem breach, the biggest healthcare-related breach to date was announced, as attackers accessed a database containing the records of current and former employees. As we discussed earlier this morning on We Live Security, this could affect as many as 80 million people.
The utterly crazy story of the death threat hacker (involves a cat)
A cat leads to a notorious death threat hacker finally being caught and jailed in Japan.
White House seeks 10% increase in cybersecurity spend
President Obama's budget proposal for the 2016 fiscal year includes a projected 10 percent increase in cybersecurity spend, reports Reuters.
HipChat hack leads to precautionary password reset
Use HipChat? Be aware that hackers have accessed the names, usernames, email addresses and encrypted passwords for some users.
Q4 DDoS attacks up 90% on previous quarter
The number of distributed denial-of-service attacks on websites in the final quarter of 2014 was up 90 percent on the previous quarter, according to research from Akamai Technologies.
Flurry of cyberattacks causes concern for Davos elites at World Economic Forum
Cybercrime was the focus of everyone’s attention at this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos.
Private cybersecurity school set to open in London
A school entirely focussed on teaching cybersecurity skills has launched in the UK, reports Computer Business Review.
Blackhat: Lessons from the Michael Mann, Chris Hemsworth movie?
Blackhat, the hacker movie directed by Michael Mann and starring Chris Hemsworth, could spread awareness of digital threats. If it is a learning opportunity, what are the lessons?
Madonna hacking suspect arrested by Israeli police
Police have arrested a man who allegedly hacked into computer systems and stole unfinished versions of songs from Madonna's upcoming "Rebel Heart" album.
Le Monde’s Twitter account hacked to say “Je ne suis pas Charlie”
The Syrian Electronic Army strikes again. Are you using two-factor authentication? You should be.
Cybercrime deterrence: 6 important steps
Cybercrime: there's too much of it, and we need to do more to deter it. With the President of the United States now making frequent references to "doing more about cybercrime" now is a good time to look at what steps must be taken.
Lizard Squad DDoS‑for‑hire service hacked – users’ details revealed
Lizard Squad failed to encrypt its database of LizardStresser's registered users - storing details of their usernames and passwords in plaintext. A schoolboy error if ever I heard one.
Cybersecurity and commitment: issues in the fight against cybercrime
Cybersecurity and cybercrime are a hot political topic in America these days, but a history of ignoring warning signs suggests a lack of commitment to acting on the rhetoric.
Obama to call for longer hacking prison sentences with revised Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
President Barack Obama intends to persuade Congress to increase the sentence for hackers, as well as widen the definition of what hacking means, according to Ars Technica.
Google puts a stop to Adsense malvertising campaign
A 'widespread' malicious advertising campaign that sent web browsers to immitation websites has been stopped by Google
Swiss bank data released by hackers
The Swiss state owned Banque Cantonale de Geneve has confirmed that hackers have released confidential customer correspondences after the bank refused to pay the ransom demanded by the attackers