Cybercriminals “saving up” wave of Windows XP attacks for when Microsoft stops support
Cybercriminals will unleash a wave of “zero-day” vulnerabilities to attack Windows XP machines after April 8, 2014, a security expert has claimed.
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Bitcoin wallets “at risk” due to Android security flaw
A security flaw has left all Android Bitcoin wallets vulnerable to theft, Bitcoin.org has warned. The vulnerability affects all Bitcoin wallets on the Android plaform.
Cybercriminals turn to Perfect Money after Liberty Reserve takedown
Cybercriminals are turning to a new digital currency, Perfect Money, in the wake of the closure of the notorious Liberty Reserve, which was described as "the bank of choice" for cybercrime.
“Black hat” hacker claims to earn $20,000 per hour – but Reddit doubts it
A self-styled "hacker" claims that crime can pay - saying that his 3 million-strong PC botnet earns him up to “$15,000 to $20,000” per hour.
Crytek is latest gaming company to face security breach
The German developer of the hit shoot ‘em up series Crysis has taken its websites offline after a security breach in which user login details “may have been compromised.”
Java adverts can be used to create million‑strong botnets for just $500
Fake adverts could be used to “remote control” internet browsers on a massive scale - allowing for cheap DDoS attacks, where millions of unwitting web users “attack” target sites.
Hackers “frame” security blogger with Silk Road heroin delivery
Members of a Russian cybercrime forum attempted to frame respected security blogger Brian Krebs by mailing 13 bags of heroin to his home and alerting police.
Thomson Reuters is latest victim of high‑profile Twitter hacks
A Twitter account used by international news agency Thomson Reuters was compromised this week, by hackers affiliated to the Syrian Electronic Army.
Real damage of cybercrime may be counted in job losses, not dollars, says CSIS report
Earlier estimates of “trillion-dollar” damage to the world economy may have overstated the financial impact of cybercrime, according to a report by the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
“Car hackers” to show off how they can “control” vehicles with a laptop
Two researchers are to demonstrate a “hack” that allows control over automobile systems including brakes and steering in models by Ford and Toyota - overriding the commands sent by the driver.
Tango messaging app hacked – “millions” of user details leaked
The popular messaging app Tango has been hacked - and hacker group Syrian Electronic Army (SEA) claims to have accessed “millions” of users’ personal details, downloading 1.5 terabytes of information.
Passwords are “too risky” and should be banned, says new pressure group
Passwords are outdated and “inevitably” fall into the hands of cybercriminals, according to a new advocacy group, Petition Against Passwords.
Apple developer site hacked – leak sparks “security overhaul”
An Apple developer website was hacked last week, and has remained offline for days after an attack which Apple admits may have exposed, “names, mailing addresses, and email addresses.” A security researcher has claimed that the hack exposed up to 100,000 users' details.
“Hugely significant” SIM card vulnerability leaves millions of cellphones at risk
Millions of SIM cards in use today are vulnerable to hacking - allowing for attacks where SIM cards could be cloned remotely, or voicemail numbers could be changed, according to a German security researcher.
New ransomware uses Organized Crime unit threat to scare users
New “ransomware” attempts to terrify users into paying up by using the name of Britain’s SOCA crime unit - the Serious Organized Crime Agency, dealing with drugs, people smuggling, human trafficking, major gun crime, fraud and computer crime.
“Black swan” warning as cybercrime hits half of world stock exchanges
More than half of securities exchanges around the world faced cyber attacks last year, according to a paper released by the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO).
Texas restaurant sues credit card giant after point‑of‑sale hack
A Texas restaurant chain is suing one of its suppliers over a point-of-sale system which allowed hackers to steal customer data - claiming that card-processing giant Micros Systems supplied units which failed to meet security guidelines.
Hacked signal‑boosters let cybercriminals “listen in” on cellphones
A $250 signal-boosting device for cellphone users can be hacked, two researchers claim - offering total access to phone calls, internet use and text messages on devices connected to the “femtocell”.
Cyber threats are now the third‑biggest worry for CEOs, Lloyds survey reveals
Cyber risk has shot up in importance for company CEOs and senior executives, according to an Ipsos survey for Lloyds Risk Index 2013.
Old‑school security? Kremlin orders $15,000‑worth of electric typewriters
A Kremlin security agency has ordered $15,000 of electric typewriters - sparking international gossip about a return to “old school” security measures.