Home Depot data breach – ‘warnings ignored since 2008’
Home Depot staff repeatedly ignored the concerns of employees about the security of its systems, prior to the Home Depot data breach, now thought to be the largest in history.
Cybercrime
Week in security: Free iPhone scams target eager fans
This week offered a lesson in how cybercriminals follow the news, and time their attacks to dupe the unwary - with several different attacks aimed at iPhone fans, in the week where Apple unveiled its iPhone 6.
Scottish independence poll – warning over phishing scams
This Thursday, September 18, is the biggest day in Scottish political history, as the country votes on whether it should become independent from the United Kingdom - but an ESET security expert has warned cybercriminals could strike.
GTA V hacks warning as gamers ‘lose millions’ in online games
Gamers have reported losing millions of dollars to hackers running customised 'Grand Theft Auto V' software which allows them to steal weapons, loot money, and even make people blow up in their own apartments.
Phishing email: UK hit with three times as many ‘bad’ links as U.S.
British internet users opening a spam email are three times more likely to be facing a malicious URL than users in the US, thanks in part to a wave of highly targeted financial malware.
Week in security: Home Depot speaks, Gmail and Android ‘leak’
This week, American chain Home Depot admitted its systems had been breached, Gmail users got a fright, and a series of videos showed leaks in Android chat apps. Meanwhile, Facebook freaked out the world.... again.
Salesforce software – millions of users at risk of Dyre malware
A strain of malware which previously targeted banks has turned its attention to users of the popular Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software Salesforce, used by 100,000 organizations worldwide.
Five million Gmail credentials posted online
Some five million people who used their Gmail address as a user name had their passwords published by someone who apparently thinks that's a cool thing to do. Changing you Gmail password now is a good idea.
MH17 plane crash victims exploited by cold‑hearted scammers
The sad truth is that scammers and fraudsters don't have any conscience, and are prepared to do anything if it might net them a rich reward. So it's no surprise to see them taking advantage of the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over Ukraine.
Nude Celebs, Target, Home Depot: Who is to blame? Criminals!
The blame game rages on in the wake of Celebgate and massive payment card hacks like Home Depot and Target, as though criminals were not the only people responsible for nude photo leaks and data theft.
Online ad threat – Yahoo, Amazon, YouTube ‘victims of malvertising’
Anyone who has visited popular domains such as YouTube.com, Amazon.com or Ads.Yahoo.com could be a victim of a new, mutating malware attack distributed through the adverts displayed on the sites.
Home Depot credit cards: chain confirms breach, fraud spikes
The world’s largest home improvement chain store, Home Depot, yesterday confirmed a data breach affecting credit cards and debit cards used in stores on the American mainland, which may have continued since April.
Now your LinkedIn account can be better protected than ever before
LinkedIn may not have a spotless record when it comes to security and privacy, but we should give them credit when they do something right. Learn more now.
Car hacking – are one‑third of thefts ‘electronic hacks’?
The government is to work with car manufacturers to prevent hackers using electronic means to break into increasingly hi-tech vehicles in Britain after a spate of 'car hacking' thefts hit London.
Credit card security fears – could Home Depot breach be biggest yet?
Shoppers at Home Depot stores may have had their credit card details leaked online, after a massive batch of card information went on sale on a criminal internet site this week - and veteran security reporter Brian Krebs warns it may be the biggest leak yet.
Cybercrime: Top experts to form international crook‑hunting force
As many as 18 top cybercrime experts from around the world will form a new Joint Cybercrime Action Task Force based in the Hague, which will target “top-level criminals”.
Week in Security: Game over in Korea, cellphone snoops and phishy Bitcoins
Gamers and cellphone users were targeted by criminal groups around the world this week - while retailers continued to suffer at the hands of POS malware, and a phishing campaign highlighted just how hot Bitcoin is right now.
Android security mystery – ‘fake’ cellphone towers found in U.S.
Seventeen mysterious cellphone towers have been found in America which can only be identified by a heavily customized handset built for Android security - but seem to be built to spy on passing cellphone users, according to Popular Science.
Google dorks – FBI warning about dangerous ‘new’ search tool
The FBI has issued a warning to police and other emergency response personnel about a lethal new tool which 'malicious actors' have been using to deadly effect against American government institutions - Google dorks.
Data breach in South Korea hits 27 million – half the population
A data breach of staggering proportions has hit South Korea - involving 27 million people and 220 million private records - all bought from hackers with the goal of stealing money from online games.